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|primary user = {{flagicon|Acrea}} [[Acrean Air Force|Royal Acrean Air Force]] | |primary user = {{flagicon|Acrea}} [[Acrean Air Force|Royal Acrean Air Force]] | ||
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|produced = | |produced = 2010—Present | ||
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===Midsummer War=== | ===Midsummer War=== | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'''B-61A''': Initial production variant introduced in 2010. | |||
*'''B-61B''': Improved economised variant introduced in 2015. Radar-absorbent coatings and external construction were heavily updated to match that used on the [[MDA EF 650 Striga|EF-650]] and [[MDA EF 662 Vampyr|EF-662C]]. In addition to increasing the stealth capabilities of the airframe, the B model's improvements also drastically reduced maintenance requirements and costs, and enabled the RAAF to economise the design. All initial A models were upgraded and retrofitted to B-61B standard by 2019. The B-61B is the basis for the [[MDA B-71 Banshee|B-71 Banshee]]. | |||
==Operators== | ==Operators== | ||
===Current Operators=== | ===Current Operators=== | ||
* {{flagicon|Acrea}} [[Acrean Air Force]] | * {{flagicon|Acrea}} [[Acrean Air Force]] | ||
==Specifications (B- | ==Specifications (B-61B Block 17)== | ||
===General Characteristics=== | ===General Characteristics=== | ||
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===Performance=== | ===Performance=== | ||
* '''Maximum Speed:''' Mach . | * '''Maximum Speed:''' Mach .98 at sea level | ||
* '''Service Ceiling:''' 16,000 m | * '''Service Ceiling:''' 16,000 m | ||
Revision as of 09:31, 29 October 2021
| Degerlund B-61 Wraith | |
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| Role | Bomber |
| National origin |  Acrea
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| Manufacturer | Degerlund Flygsystemet AB |
| Design group | Degerlund Flygssystemet AB MDA Luftraumsystemet AB |
| Status | In active service |
| Primary user | Royal Acrean Air Force
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| Produced | 2010—Present |
The Degerlund B-61 Wraith is an Acrean four-engined heavy strategic bomber designed by Degerlund AB and Mattson-Dyrssen-Aestrup AB for the Royal Acrean Air Force.
Development
Design
Overview
Avionics
Stealth and Infrared Signature
Cockpit
Engines
Operational History
Zemplen War
Midsummer War
Variants
- B-61A: Initial production variant introduced in 2010.
- B-61B: Improved economised variant introduced in 2015. Radar-absorbent coatings and external construction were heavily updated to match that used on the EF-650 and EF-662C. In addition to increasing the stealth capabilities of the airframe, the B model's improvements also drastically reduced maintenance requirements and costs, and enabled the RAAF to economise the design. All initial A models were upgraded and retrofitted to B-61B standard by 2019. The B-61B is the basis for the B-71 Banshee.
Operators
Current Operators
Specifications (B-61B Block 17)
General Characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 21 m
- Wingspan: 52.4 m
- Height: 5.18 m
- Wing Area: 478 sq. m (840 sq ft)
- Empty Weight: 71,700 kg
- Powerplant:
- Fuel Capacity: 75,750 kg
Performance
- Maximum Speed: Mach .98 at sea level
- Service Ceiling: 16,000 m
Armament
- Payload: 2 internal bays for ordnance with payload limit of 30,000 kg
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