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|caption        = A K-17C of the 115th Combat Wing, 344th Fighter-Bomber Squadron "Ares.
|caption        = A K-17C of the 115th Combat Wing, 344th Fighter-Bomber Squadron "Ares.
|national origin = {{flag|Aetolia}}  
|national origin = {{flag|Aetolia}}  
|first flight  = 2 May 1979
|first flight  = 2 May 2002
|introduction  = 15 October 1985
|introduction  = 15 October 2004
|retired        =  
|retired        =  
|status        = In service
|status        = In service
|primary user  = Aetolian Air Force
|primary user  = Aetolian Air Force
|produced      = 1979-present
|produced      = 2003-present
|number built  = +200
|number built  = +100
|program cost  =  
|program cost  =  
|unit cost      = $20 million (1998)
|unit cost      = $20 million (2004)
}}
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**'''K-17A''': Single-seat all-weather multirole fighter version. First production variant.
**'''K-17A''': Single-seat all-weather multirole fighter version. First production variant.
**'''K-17B''': Two-sweat trainer version. Retained all combat capabilities.
**'''K-17B''': Two-sweat trainer version. Retained all combat capabilities.
**'''K-17C''': Improved single-seat multirole fighter. Entered service in 1995.  
**'''K-17C''': Improved single-seat multirole fighter. Entered service in 2014.  
**'''K-17D''': Improved two-sweat trainer. Entered service in 1995.  
**'''K-17D''': Improved two-sweat trainer. Entered service in 2014.  
***'''K-24C/D Block 10''': Modernisation programe launched in 2004. Features improved radar and avionics.
***'''K-24C/D Block 10''': Modernisation programe launched in 2020. Features improved radar and avionics.
***'''K-24C/D Block 20''': Further modernisation effort launched in 2010. Improved radar and avionics, as well as provisions for the addition of conformal fuel tanks.
**'''K-17N Sea Siren''': Single-seat naval variant. Features foldable wings, heavier landing gear and a tailhook. Entered service in 2004.
**'''K-17N Sea Siren''': Single-seat naval variant. Features foldable wings, heavier landing gear and a tailhook. Entered service in 2004.
**'''K-17E Red Siren''': Avanced supermanuverable single-seat variant. Features 3D-vectoring engines, forward canards and a more advanced sensor suite. Accepted into service in 2018. 5 airframes have been delivered.


==Operators==
==Operators==
*{{flag|Aetolia}}: The Aetolian Air Force operates 225 K-17C/Ds (mostly Block 20s) and 5 K-17Es. The Naval Aviation of the Aetolian Navy operates 45 K-17Ns.  
*{{flag|Aetolia}}: The Aetolian Air Force operates 90 K-17C/Ds (mostly Block 20s). The Naval Aviation of the Aetolian Navy operates 36 K-17Ns.  
*{{flag|Romulia}}: The Romulian Armed Forces operate 19 K-17As and 4 K-17Bs.
*{{flag|Romulia}}: The Romulian Armed Forces operate 19 K-17As and 4 K-17Bs.
*{{flag|Lupanus}}: The Lupanus Armed Forces operate 30 K-17Cs and 6 K-17Ds.
*{{flag|Lupanus}}: The Lupanus Armed Forces operate 30 K-17Cs and 6 K-17Ds.

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K-17 Siren
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A K-17C of the 115th Combat Wing, 344th Fighter-Bomber Squadron "Ares.
General information
Type Multirole combat aircraft
ManufacturerAvlona Industries
StatusIn service
History
Manufactured2003-present
Introduction date15 October 2004

Origins and development

Design

Airframe

Engines

Electronics and Avionics

Operational history

Variants

    • PK-17: Prototype variant.
    • K-17A: Single-seat all-weather multirole fighter version. First production variant.
    • K-17B: Two-sweat trainer version. Retained all combat capabilities.
    • K-17C: Improved single-seat multirole fighter. Entered service in 2014.
    • K-17D: Improved two-sweat trainer. Entered service in 2014.
      • K-24C/D Block 10: Modernisation programe launched in 2020. Features improved radar and avionics.
    • K-17N Sea Siren: Single-seat naval variant. Features foldable wings, heavier landing gear and a tailhook. Entered service in 2004.

Operators

Specifications (K-17C)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1: pilot
  • Length: 16.43 metres (53.90 feet)
  • Wingspan: 12.04 metres (39.50 feet)
  • Height: 4.52 metres (14.82 feet)
  • Empty weight: 9,521 kg (20,990 lbs)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 20,787 kg (45,827)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Avlona AS-50 afterburning turbofans

Performance

Armament

  • Guns: Provision for 1× 27 mm AM-27/1 cannon
  • Hardpoints: Total of 11: 6 under the wings, 5 on hardpoints on the intakes, and 2 centerline.
  • Missiles:
    • Air-to-air missiles:
      • AIM-9 variants
      • AIM-7 variants
      • AIM-120 AMRAAM variants
    • Air-to-surface missiles
      • AGM-65 Maverick
      • AGM-84 Harpoon
      • AGM-130
      • AGM-154 JSOW
      • AGM-158 JASSM
  • Bombs:
    • Several

Avionics
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See also

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