Arthuristan Dynamics NOVA
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| NOVA-A UCAV / NOVA-B Surveillance Drone/NOVA-C ASW Drone | |
|---|---|
| File:NOVA drone.png | |
| Role | UCAV / Surveillance drone / ASW drone |
| Manufacturer | Arthuristan Dynamics |
| First flight | 2009 |
| Introduction | 2011 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Commonwealth Air Force Royal Afalian Air Force |
The Arthuristan Dynamics Nova is an unmanned combat aircraft in Arthuristan service. It achieved its first flight in 2009 and was introduced into active service in 2011, replacing the Predators leased from the Belfrasian Air Force. It features Arthuristan fibre matte radar-absorbent coating, and a large weapons-bay capable of carrying two precision air-ground munitions. It carries thermal imaging electro-optical sensors, as well as milimeter-band radar and radar-warning receiver. It is thus able to carry out surveillance, electronic intelligence, ground attack and SEAD hunter-killer missions.
Specifications (NOVA-A)
- Crew: 0
- Length: 12m
- Wingspan: 13m
- Empty weight: 6,350kg
- Speed: 850 kph
- Service ceiling: 21,000 m
- Range: 3,900km
- Combat Radius: 1,800km
- RCS: 0.0001 metre square
- Armaments: Up to 2,000kg in internal bays. Standard loadouts include:
- 2 x 227kg SAT-Bombs
- 2 x Delilah missiles
- 4 x Small Diameter Bomb
- 4 x Scorpion missile