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The '''ÆF-75 Aquila''' (sometimes AEF-75 Aquila), often just called Aquila, is a twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multirole combat aircraft. It is the first fighter aircraft to be developed and manufactured by the [[Aerobus]] cooperation. The aircraft was designed with three variants in mind, those being the ÆF-75B for ground strike and interdiction missions, as well as close air support operations. The ÆF-75S, equipped with electronic warfare equipment meant to jam or otherwise disrupt enemy air defence and lastly, the ÆF-75I variant, which functioned as an interceptor aircraft.
The '''ÆF-75 Aquila''' (sometimes AEF-75 Aquila), often just called '''Aquila''', is a twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multirole combat aircraft. It is the first fighter aircraft to be developed and manufactured by the [[Aerobus]] cooperation. The aircraft was designed with three variants in mind, those being the ÆF-75B for ground strike and interdiction missions, as well as close air support operations. The ÆF-75E, equipped with electronic warfare equipment meant to jam or otherwise disrupt enemy air defence and lastly, the ÆF-75F variant, which functioned as a fighter aircraft. In addition, the [[Talvistovan]] aircraft manufacturer National Aeronautics built a re-engined variant of the Aquila ([[Pilgrimsfalk I]]).


Currently the B and S variants are in service with the [[Royal Lindian Air Force]].
Currently the B and E variants are in service with the [[Royal Lindian Air Force]].


==Development and operational history==
==Development and operational history==


==Operators==
==Operators==
* {{flagicon|Lindenholt}} [[Royal Lindian Air Force]], 200 delivered, 67 in service
** 17 Air support squadron (24x) (B-variant)
** 4 Air support squadron (24x) (B-variant)
** 5 Electronic Warfare squadron (19x) (I-variant)
* {{flagicon|Talvistova}} [[Royal Talvistovan Air Force]], 175 produced under license


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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Latest revision as of 07:13, 9 July 2019

ÆF-75 Aquila
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Royal Lindian Air Force Aquila (2018)
Role Multirole aircraft, strike aircraft
National origin Lindenholt
Manufacturer Aerobus
First flight 18 February 1975
Introduction 1979
Status In service
Primary user Royal Lindian Air Force
Produced 1975–1998
Number built 992
Variants Pilgrimsfalk I

The ÆF-75 Aquila (sometimes AEF-75 Aquila), often just called Aquila, is a twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multirole combat aircraft. It is the first fighter aircraft to be developed and manufactured by the Aerobus cooperation. The aircraft was designed with three variants in mind, those being the ÆF-75B for ground strike and interdiction missions, as well as close air support operations. The ÆF-75E, equipped with electronic warfare equipment meant to jam or otherwise disrupt enemy air defence and lastly, the ÆF-75F variant, which functioned as a fighter aircraft. In addition, the Talvistovan aircraft manufacturer National Aeronautics built a re-engined variant of the Aquila (Pilgrimsfalk I).

Currently the B and E variants are in service with the Royal Lindian Air Force.

Development and operational history

Operators

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 (Pilot, Navigator)
  • Length: 16.72 m (54 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 13.91 m at 25° wing sweep, 8.60 m at 67° wing sweep (45.6 ft / 28.2 ft)
  • Height: 5.95 m (19.5 ft)
  • Wing area: 26.6 m2 (286 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 13,890 kg (30,620 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 20,240 kg (44,620 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 28,000 kg (61,700 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Dekkers 441-A1 (newer models A6) afterburning turbofans
    • Dry thrust: 43.8 kN (9,850 lbf) each
    • Thrust with afterburner: 76.8 kN (17,270 lbf) each

Performance

Armament

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