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==Operators==
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==Specifications==
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*** [[Mk.82]]
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Revision as of 19:16, 13 April 2019

ÆF-77 Monoceros
Mirage 2000C in-flight 2 (cropped).jpg
An ÆF-77 Monoceros in flight
Role Multirole fighter
National origin Ventismar Union
Manufacturer Aerobus
Introduction July 1977
Status In service?
Primary user ?
Produced 1977–1988
Number built ?
Unit cost
$30.6 million
Variants ÆF-77PIP
Developed into AEF-88 Elanus

The ÆF-77 Monoceros (also written as AEF-77 Monoceros), often referred to as just Monoceros, is a single-engine air superiority fighter jet with limited multirole capabilities developed by the Aerobus aircraft consortium. The aircraft [saw/sees] service in [multiple?] air forces around the world. In 1995 the Royal Lindian Air Force, the aircraft's largest operator, formally retired the aircraft in favour of what many call its spiritual successor: the AEF-88 Elanus and the AEF-94 Accipeter.

The Monoceros, which was introduced around the same time as the AEF-75 Aquila, was intended to fill the gaps left by the heavier and less agile Aquila. Thew Monoceros proved to be sufficient in areas such as dog fighting, acceleration, speed and manoeuvrability. Despite these successes, the aircraft's reliability left much to be desired. This is often attributed to the Aerobus consortium's focus on the development of the Aquila.

The production improvement programme, which spawned the AEF-77PIP in 1984, resolved most if not all issues concerning reliability. Regardless of the technical successes of the production improvement programme, it was widely regarded as having come too late, as many countries had opted to adopt the more modern, reliable and capable AEF-88 Elanus rather than the PIP-variant of the Moneceros.

Development and operational history

Operators

Specifications

3-view of Mirage 2000C/RDI

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 14.36 m (47 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.13 m (29 ft)
  • Height: 5.20 m (17 ft)
  • Wing area: 41 m² (441.3 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 7,500 kg (16,350 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 13,800 kg (30,420 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 17,000 kg (37,500 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Dekker 441A3 (A9 for PIP) afterburning turbofan
    • Dry thrust: 64.3 kN (14,500 lbf)
    • Thrust with afterburner: 95.1 kN (21,400 lbf)

Performance

Armament

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