Northern Rotor Works TR19
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| Role | V/STOL tiltrotor high mobility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northern Rotor Works |
| First flight | 1 June, 2017 |
| Status | In production |
| Primary user | Imperial Legion Imperial Air Legion See Operators |
The Northern Rotor Works TR19 is a Tiltrotor aircraft developed in Tarsas as a successor to the widely utilized Clios Peregrine in service with the Imperial Air Legion and Imperial Legion. It is capable of both VTOL and STOL landings and is the first in the Future Rotary Aircraft Procurement Directive of 2015. With the widespread use of the Aigios Raptor in Navy service, the advantages and capability of tiltrotor aircraft became more and more apparent. It was determined that a land based version of a successful tiltrotor aircraft would be a viable replacement for older helicopters in service. The project was also invested in by various lords, who desired the aircraft for their own personal transports as well. NRW also sought the Belfrasian company Aigios Defence, who developed the Raptor, and began to work with them on the TR19.
The first TR19 prototype began testing in mid 2018 and was approved for introduction and production December of 2018.
Design and development
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Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 4
- Capacity: 14 troops
- Empty weight: 22,893 lb (10,384 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 36,017 lb (16,337 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × AA-18 turboshaft
Performance
- Cruise speed: 322 mph; 519 km/h (280 kn)
- Combat range: 575–921 mi; 926–1,482 km (500–800 nmi)
- Ferry range: 2,417 mi; 3,889 km (2,100 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 ft (1,800 m) can hover out of ground effect at 95 °F (35 °C)