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The '''MDA EF-662 Vampyr''' is an Acrean four-engined, transonic heavy strategic bomber designed by Degerlund AB and [[Mattson-Dyrssen-Aestrup|Mattson-Dyrssen-Aestrup AB]] for the [[Acrean Air Force|Royal Acrean Air Force]].
The '''Degerlund B-61 Wraith''' is an Acrean four-engined, transonic heavy strategic bomber designed by Degerlund AB and [[Mattson-Dyrssen-Aestrup|Mattson-Dyrssen-Aestrup AB]] for the [[Acrean Air Force|Royal Acrean Air Force]].  
 
Both the development and the procurement of the EF-662 precipitated major shifts in all areas of the Acrean research, development, and procurement system. MDA underwent substantial corporate restructuring and overhaul to optimise its ability to efficiently develop major defence programs such as EFX, and it was the first instance of the use of multi-year procurement contracts by the Acrean Ministry of Defence to substantially reduce procurement costs.  


==Development==
==Development==

Revision as of 13:17, 12 July 2021

Degerlund B-61 Wraith
B98.jpg
Role Bomber
National origin  Acrea
Manufacturer Degerlund Flygsystemet AB
Design group Degerlund Flygssystemet AB
MDA Luftraumsystemet AB
Status In active service
Primary user Acrea Royal Acrean Air Force
Produced 2007—Present

The Degerlund B-61 Wraith is an Acrean four-engined, transonic 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

Operators

Current Operators

Specifications (B-61A Block 9)

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 .99
  • Service Ceiling: 16,000 m

Armament

  • Guns: 1 × 20 mm cannon with 510 rounds
  • Payload: 2 internal bays for ordnance with payload limit of 30,000 kg