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==Development==
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Research and development on the EF-20 began after the lighter air-superiority fighter the  [[IEK-88 Taipan]] had already entered service with the Inyurstan Air Force. Like the F-15, the IEK-88 was designed with complete air-to-air combat in mind, and followed the logic of "not a pound for air-to-ground". Inyurstan military designers began conceptualizing a heavy strike strike fighter based on the Taipan.
Research and development on the EF-20 began after the lighter air-superiority fighter the  [[AC-88 Taipan]] had already entered service with the Inyurstan Air Force. Like the F-15, the IEK-88 was designed with complete air-to-air combat in mind, and followed the logic of "not a pound for air-to-ground". Inyurstan military designers began conceptualizing a heavy strike strike fighter based on the Taipan.


In 1998, Cuscatlani officials were brought in on the project as well, seeking a replacement for their own EF-18 multirole fighters. Industrias Sobberias designed and provided the multi-purpose MATADOR radar for the aircraft. They also proposed the idea of making the aircraft an export fighter.
In 1998, Cuscatlani officials were brought in on the project as well, seeking a replacement for their own EF-18 multirole fighters. Industrias Sobberias designed and provided the multi-purpose MATADOR radar for the aircraft. They also proposed the idea of making the aircraft an export fighter.

Revision as of 12:35, 26 January 2022

Amérifighter EF-20 Cascabel
EF-20.jpg
Illustration of the AC/A Crotaléa in Jungle Stripe
General information
TypeHeavy Strike Fighter
ManufacturerInyursta Incorporacion Estavez-Kalmov (IEK)
Gran Cuscatlan Industrias Sobberias
StatusIn service
History
Manufactured2001-present
Introduction date2003

The Amérifighter EF-20 Cascabel, also called the "AC/A-20 Crotaléa" in Inyursta, or "Diamondback" in the Organized States is a heavy strike fighter developed primarily by Inyursta and Gran Cuscatlan. It is intended to serve as both a deep-strike penetrator and capable air-to-air combatant.

Development

Research and development on the EF-20 began after the lighter air-superiority fighter the AC-88 Taipan had already entered service with the Inyurstan Air Force. Like the F-15, the IEK-88 was designed with complete air-to-air combat in mind, and followed the logic of "not a pound for air-to-ground". Inyurstan military designers began conceptualizing a heavy strike strike fighter based on the Taipan.

In 1998, Cuscatlani officials were brought in on the project as well, seeking a replacement for their own EF-18 multirole fighters. Industrias Sobberias designed and provided the multi-purpose MATADOR radar for the aircraft. They also proposed the idea of making the aircraft an export fighter.

Design

The EF-20 uses the same main body as the IEK-88, including the Nihonese Kojima K50 engines; however supercruise has not been tested nor is it advised due to the heavier airframe. Modified features of the EF-20 include increased wing loading space, removal of forward canards and the addition of conformational fuel tanks.

The Cuscatlani MATADOR radar is a multimode Passive Electronically Scanned Array (PESA) capable of detecting 3m2 airborne targets at around 230km in a 45o search arc with the capability to adjust beam/search arc width. It is also equipped with the CAT EYE infra-red search & track (IRST).

Both SEAD and self-defense capabilities are provided by the Sevât-M Counter-Emissions System capable of identifying, locating and targeting enemy emissions sources at long distances; as well as integration and automatic control of the LIDACS-III Counter-Measure Suite.

Variants

EF-20 Standard, 1-seat variant
EF-20A Two-seat variant

Specifications

Crew: 1-2
Speed: Mach 2.25 (mph; km/h)
Combat Radius: 1,285km
Range: >3,000km
Payload: 16,000lb (1,600kg)
Hardpoints:

  • x3 Undercarriage
  • x8 Underwing

Armament:
Air-to-Air

Air-to-Ground

Anti-Ship

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