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==Operators== | ==Operators== | ||
*{{flag|Aetolia}}: The Aetolian Air Force operates | *{{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 | |
|---|---|
 A K-17C of the 115th Combat Wing, 344th Fighter-Bomber Squadron "Ares. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Multirole combat aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avlona Industries |
| Status | In service |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2003-present |
| Introduction date | 15 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
Aetolia: The Aetolian Air Force operates 90 K-17C/Ds (mostly Block 20s). The Naval Aviation of the Aetolian Navy operates 36 K-17Ns.- Template:Country data Romulia: The Romulian Armed Forces operate 19 K-17As and 4 K-17Bs.
- Template:Country data Lupanus: The Lupanus Armed Forces operate 30 K-17Cs and 6 K-17Ds.
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
- Maximum speed: 2,336 km/h (M2.2)
- Combat radius: 1,050 km (652 mi)
- Ferry range: 3,455 km with auxiliary fuel (2,146 mi)
- Service ceiling: 17,060 m (55,971 ft)
- Rate of climb: 285 m/s (56,100 ft/min)
- Maximum design g-load: +9
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
- Air-to-air missiles:
- Bombs:
- Several
Avionics
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