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|type          = {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
|type          = {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
|manufacturer  = [[Carrington Aircraft Corporation]]
|manufacturer  = [[Carrington Aircraft Corporation]]
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|image          = Fa-18_super_hornet_raaf.jpg
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|caption        = Federation Swiftlet Mk. 13
|national origin = {{flag|FUA}}<br>{{flag|Thalassic Federation}}
|national origin = {{flag|Federal Union of Arcadia}}<br>{{flag|Thalassic Federation}}
|first flight  = 1983 (TBA)
|first flight  = 1974 (TBA)
|introduction  = 1987
|introduction  = 1977
|retired        =  
|retired        =  
|status        = In service
|status        = In service
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The '''CAC F/F-7 ''Swiftlet''''' is a {{wpl|twinjet|twin-engine}}, {{wpl|supersonic aircraft|supersonic}}, all-weather, {{wpl|carrier-based aircraft|carrier}}-capable, {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|multirole combat}} jet, designed to fulfil the roles of both a {{wpl|Fighter aircraft|fighter}} and {{wpl|attack aircraft}}. Originally designed by [[Arcadia]]n company [[TBA]], the Swiftlet is a locally built and modified variant of the original Arcadian design to better suit Thalassic Federation Air Force Requirements.
The '''CAC F/F-7 ''Swiftlet''''' is a {{wpl|twinjet|twin-engine}}, {{wpl|supersonic aircraft|supersonic}}, all-weather, {{wpl|carrier-based aircraft|carrier}}-capable, {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|multirole combat}} jet, designed to fulfil the roles of both a {{wpl|Fighter aircraft|fighter}} and {{wpl|attack aircraft}}. Originally designed by [[Thalassic Federation|Thalassic]] company [[Carrington Aircraft Corporation]], later variants were developed in conjunction with [[Federal Union of Arcadia|Arcadian]] company TBA


==Development==
==Development==
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==Variants==
==Variants==


*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 1''': Initial production variant CTOL variant without folding wings or carrier arrested recovery.
*'''CAC F.701/74''': Prototype variant, 2 constructed.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 1''': Initial production variant based on the F.701. Compared to the 701 larger wings and tailfins and incorporates a fully digital fly-by-wire system with quadruple redundancy.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 2''': Initial two seater variant.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 2''': Initial two seater variant.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 3''': Original TBA radar replaced with upgraded TBA radar.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 3''': Original TBA radar replaced with upgraded TBA radar.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 4''': Comprehensive avionics upgrades, addition of self-protection jammer.  A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 4''': Comprehensive avionics upgrades, addition of self-protection jammer.  A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 5''': Two seater variant of Mk. 3.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 5''': Two seater variant of Mk. 4.  
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 6''': Variant adding thermal navigation pods, the forward looking infrared array targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 6''': Variant adding thermal navigation pods, the forward looking infrared array targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 7''': Two seater variant of Mk. 4.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 7''': Two seater variant of Mk. 6.
***'''CAC F/R-7 Swiftlet Mk. 8''': Recon-equipped variant with TBA electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.
***'''CAC F/R-7 Swiftlet Mk. 8''': Recon-equipped variant with TBA electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 9''': Includes enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust than the standard engine.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 9''': Includes enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust than the standard engine.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 10''': Mk. 7 variant added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 10''': Mk. 10 variant added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets.
***'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 11''': Upgraded targeting package adds the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.
***'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 11''': Upgraded targeting package adds the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 12''': Comprehensive overhaul of aircraft including a reconstructed airframe which is 25% larger, large rectangular intakes, and greatly upgraded engines. This variant is based off the Arcadian TBA and is also known as the Super Swiftlet.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 12''': Comprehensive overhaul of aircraft including a reconstructed airframe which is 25% larger, large rectangular intakes, and greatly upgraded engines. This variant is based off the Arcadian TBA and is also known as the Super Swiftlet.
**'''CAC F/F-7B Swiftlet Mk. 13''': Two Seater variant of the Mk. 9.
**'''CAC F/F-7B Swiftlet Mk. 13''': Two Seater variant of the Mk. 12.
***'''CAC F/E-7B Swiftlet Mk. 14''': Super Swiftlet outfitted for electrionic warfare role, see {{wpl|Boeing EA-18G Growler|TBA}}.
***'''CAC F/E-7B Swiftlet Mk. 14''': Super Swiftlet outfitted for electrionic warfare role, see {{wpl|Boeing EA-18G Growler|TBA}}.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 15''': Upgraded with conformal fuel tanks, an upgraded AESA radar, and IRST pod.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 15''': Upgraded with conformal fuel tanks, an upgraded AESA radar, and IRST pod.


==Operators==
==Operators==

Latest revision as of 07:33, 12 June 2022

F/F-7 "Swiftlet"
Fa-18 super hornet raaf.jpg
Federation Swiftlet Mk. 13
General information
TypeMultirole fighter
ManufacturerCarrington Aircraft Corporation
StatusIn service
History
Manufactured1987-present
Introduction date1977

The CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed to fulfil the roles of both a fighter and attack aircraft. Originally designed by Thalassic company Carrington Aircraft Corporation, later variants were developed in conjunction with Arcadian company TBA

Development

Operational history

Variants

  • CAC F.701/74: Prototype variant, 2 constructed.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 1: Initial production variant based on the F.701. Compared to the 701 larger wings and tailfins and incorporates a fully digital fly-by-wire system with quadruple redundancy.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 2: Initial two seater variant.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 3: Original TBA radar replaced with upgraded TBA radar.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 4: Comprehensive avionics upgrades, addition of self-protection jammer. A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 5: Two seater variant of Mk. 4.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 6: Variant adding thermal navigation pods, the forward looking infrared array targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 7: Two seater variant of Mk. 6.
      • CAC F/R-7 Swiftlet Mk. 8: Recon-equipped variant with TBA electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 9: Includes enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust than the standard engine.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 10: Mk. 10 variant added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets.
      • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 11: Upgraded targeting package adds the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 12: Comprehensive overhaul of aircraft including a reconstructed airframe which is 25% larger, large rectangular intakes, and greatly upgraded engines. This variant is based off the Arcadian TBA and is also known as the Super Swiftlet.
    • CAC F/F-7B Swiftlet Mk. 13: Two Seater variant of the Mk. 12.
      • CAC F/E-7B Swiftlet Mk. 14: Super Swiftlet outfitted for electrionic warfare role, see TBA.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 15: Upgraded with conformal fuel tanks, an upgraded AESA radar, and IRST pod.

Operators

Specifications (Swiftlet Mk. 12)

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

  • Guns: 1 × 20 mm six barrel rotary cannon in nose
  • Hardpoints: Total of 9: 2 × wingtip, 4 × underwing and 1 × under-fuselage
  • Missiles:
  • Air-to-air missiles:
  • Air-to-surface missiles:
  • Anti-ship missiles:
  • Bombs:
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