Avlona Industries K-14 Harpy
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| K-12 Harpy | |
|---|---|
 Several K-12 variants | |
| General information | |
| Type | Multirole combat aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avlona Industries |
| Status | In service |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1974-1999 |
| Introduction date | 9 May 1976 |
Origins and development
Design
Airframe
Engines
Electronics and Avionics
Operational history
Variants
- PK-11: First prototype variant. Featured rounder intakes with half-cone shock diffusers.
- PK-12: Prototype variant. Intakes modified into a more oval shape with splitter plate.
- K-12A: First production all weather fighter-interceptor variant.
- K-12B: Two-sweat trainer version. Retained all combat capabilities.
- K-12C: First major modernisation, introduced in 1984. The bottom part of the vertical stabliser was extended forwards. Features the improved Thyrsus 70B radar and avionics. Has the ability to carry air-to-ground ordnance such as rocket pods and bombs, as well as Triena anti-ship missiles.
- K-12D: Two seater variant of the K-12C.
- K-12C/D Block 10: Upgrade program launched in 1988. The new Thyrsus 80 radar enables it to carry advanced A/A-14 ARH air-to-air missiles. Other upgrades include an improved IFF system and an ugpraded engine as well as an improved ECM system.
- K-12C/D Block 20: Upgrade program launched in 1995. Replaces most cockpit instruments with multi-function displays (MFDs). It is the first trully multirole variant with upgraded stores-to-aircraft interface, allowing it to be equipped with targeting pods and a variety of guided air-to-ground munitions.
- K-12C/D Block 30: Upgrade program launched in 2003. Features the improved Kronos-15 data link system, an upgraded mission computer, the upgraded Thyrsus 80C radar and the ability to carry out SEAD missions with A/E-48 anti-radiation missiles.
- K-12F: Most recent modernisation, introduced in 2010. Features divertless intakes, a slightly enlarged nose to accomodate the new Thyrsus 90 AESA radar, while the cockpit's forward frames are removed to increase visibility. Improved avionics and ECM suite, and added compatibility with new air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance.
Operators
Aetolia: The Aetolian Air Force operates 200 K-12s, mostly of the K-12F and K-12C/D Block 30 variants. A further 45 are operated by the Aetolian Navy.