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The '''Laurein B7M ''Raven''''' is a [[Meridon|Meridonian]] long range, low-observable {{wpl|strategic bomber}} slated to replace Envisioned to supplement and replace older models of aircraft in service with the [[Meridon Defense Forces]] and increase commonality, the project is unique in that it is the first joint venture of a fighter aircraft from the initiation of the project to include both Air Forces and Navy design inputs since the 1960s- prior, Air Force fighter designs had fallen through, resulting to the utilization of Navy designs, as was the case for the [[Gruening F5M Lynx|F5M Lynx]] and the {{wpl|Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet|F6M Wasp}} programs.
The '''Laurein B7M ''Raven''''' is a [[Meridon|Meridonian]] long range, low-observable {{wpl|strategic bomber}} slated to replace existing B6M3 models in use in the strategic strike role in the [[Meridonian Air Forces]].  


The Wedgetail was designed from its inception to be a multi-role oriented stealth fighter capable of most combat missionsets required of fighter aircraft, including air superiority, ground attack, close air support, electronics warfare, maritime strike, reconnaissance, interdiction, and the employment of standoff weaponry. The Wedgetail is also unique in that it is one of the few aircraft globally that features compatibility for both 'probe and drogue' and boom- method refueling, owing to differing operational requirements from the Air Forces and Navy.
Much is unknown about the aircraft, which has been described as 'bleeding edge' by Defense Forces officials. It is known to have at least three internal bomb bays and make us of a {{wpl|Air_turborocket#Air_turboramjet| air turboramjet}} engine for propulsion, and is capable of extremely high speeds. Its airfoil design as well as its engine is likely to be optimized for high-altitude and high-speed flights.  
 
The Wedgetail is currently being introduced to flying squadrons in the Air Forces, with the Navy expected to field its first operational squadron in late 2023.


==Development==
==Development==
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==Operators==
==Operators==
===Current Operators===
===Current Operators===
* {{flag|Meridon}}- 32 in service of F7M variant.  
* {{flag|Meridon}}- Approximately 20 in service of B7M variant.  




Revision as of 03:44, 27 April 2023

Laurein B7M Raven
B7M.jpg
A B7M of the Meridonian Air Forces conducting a flyby during its introduction at Fleet Week Marin Bay.
Role Stealth strategic bomber
National origin  Meridon
Manufacturer Laurein Defense Aerospace
First flight 14 August 2012
Introduction 30 March 2023
Status In active service
Primary user MDF triservice.png Meridon Defense Forces
Produced 2013-present
Number built 8
Unit cost
Classified

The Laurein B7M Raven is a Meridonian long range, low-observable strategic bomber slated to replace existing B6M3 models in use in the strategic strike role in the Meridonian Air Forces.

Much is unknown about the aircraft, which has been described as 'bleeding edge' by Defense Forces officials. It is known to have at least three internal bomb bays and make us of a air turboramjet engine for propulsion, and is capable of extremely high speeds. Its airfoil design as well as its engine is likely to be optimized for high-altitude and high-speed flights.

Development

Design

Operational History

Variants

B7M
Initial operational variant, first fielded 2023.

Operators

Current Operators

  •  Meridon- Approximately 20 in service of B7M variant.


Former Operators

See Also

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