Nykov Ny-122
| Ny-122 | |
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| Ny-122M | |
| Role | Strategic bomber , maritime strike |
| National origin |  DSRA
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| Manufacturer | Nykov |
| First flight | 25 April 1976 |
| Primary user | Template:Country data Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia  Anikatia
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| Produced | 1976–present |
| Number built | 200+ |
The Nykov Ny-122 (CDI reporting name: Backfall) is a twin-engine supersonic, variable-geometry wing long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Nykov.
History
Following the successful advantages of variable-geometry wings concept as demonstrated with the development of the Ay-04 project, Nykov designers saw the benefits that allow a combination of short take-off performance, efficient cruising, and good high-speed, low-level ride. The result was in 1973 a new swing-wing prototype aircraft called YP-1022, derived from the work achieved on the Ay-04 program, The YP-1022 was first proposed as high performance airliner, but military quickly saw potential with the program. By 1976 the first Ny-122 production plant was completed construction of the first pre production aircraft which began their flight testd. Even before the completion of the tests, it was decided to begin serial production of the aircraft. Until the end of 1977 at eight pre-production aircraft were build. Some of them are used to test the final design of the aircraft and its systems.
By the time of full scale production the design was revised, thus the initial prototypes differed greatly from the final production variant. The early pre-production models did not enter widespread production and instead it was decided to build a further development of the type with new improved engines Arsanukayev AVT-15, which got rid of many of the shortcomings of previous version. From 1982 on wards widespread production was achieved although the design was continuous updated throughout its life. In order to respond to new and emergent threats from the growing CDI forces in the region.
Design
The Ny-122 is a variable-geometry wing aircraft. It is powered by two Arsanukayev AVT-15 afterburning turbofan engines, and is equipped with a probe-and-drogue in-flight refueling system for extended-range missions. It has a crew of four (pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, and defensive systems operator), weapons are carried in two internal bays, each capable of holding free-fall weapons or a rotary launcher for nuclear missiles; additional missiles may also be carried externally. The aircraft's total weapons load capacity is 24,000 kg (53,000 lb) . However, no defensive weapons are provided.
Variants
- YP-1022 ("Backfall-A")
- Initial prototype, pre-production aircraft only eight of these produced.
- Ny-122 ("Backfall-B")
- The first major production version, entering production in 1983,
- Ny-122RD ("Backfall-C")
- Reconnaissance aircraft, retaining bombing capability.
- Ny-122RDM ("Backfall-C")
- Upgraded reconnaissance version, initially converted from earlier RD aircraft in the late 1990s.
- Ny-122EM ("Backfall-E")
- a dedicated electronic warfare variant, can carrying stand-off jamming and ECM gear.
- Ny-122T ("Backfall-D")
- Trainer version.
- Ny-122M ("Backfall-F")
- Advanced variant with upgraded avionics and the ability to use precision weapons air-to-surface, glass cockpit, in flight refueling, improved engines. It is planned to set them on a new hardware component base and adapted to the extended range weapons.
- Ny-122X ("Backfall-B")
- Export model, initially consisting of a rebuild of the first-generation Ny-122s. Currently consist of new build aircraft to a similar standard as the intial Ny-122 standard.
- Ny-122XM ("Backfall-F")
- Export model based on the Ny-122M that Nykov first presented them as part of plans for expanding ANKITEC international offering in 2005.
- Ny-122XMR ("Backfall-C")
- Export model based on Ny-122RDM reconnaissance version.
Operators
Current
- Anikatian Navy – Naval Air Arm Approximately 55 in active service.
- Anikatian Air Force Approximately 148 in active service, with 48 kept in reserve storage.
The Imperial Navy's Naval Aviation Command uses several variants of the Ny-122, with 36 Ny-122M aircraft in service along with 4 Ny-122T trainers, 12 Ny-122RDM reconnaissance aircraft, and 6 Ny-122EM electronic support aircraft.
Former operators
- Template:Country data Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia Anikatian People's Navy – Anikatian People's Naval Aviation - Passed on to successor state.
- Template:Country data Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia Anikatian People's Air Force - Passed on to successor state.
Specifications (Ny-122)
General characteristics
- Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, weapon systems operator)
- Length: 44.5 m (146 ft) ()
- Wingspan: Spread, 41.8 m (137 ft), Swept: 24 m (79 ft) ()
- Height: 13.10 m (43 ft 0 in) ()
- Empty weight: 78,500 kg (173,063 lb) ()
- Max. takeoff weight: 180,000 kg (396,832 lb) ()
- Powerplant: 2 × Arsanukayev AVT-15 turbofans afterburning turbofan, 245.2 kN (25,003 kgf, 55,100 lbf) () each
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.05 (2,178 km/h, 1,561 mph)
- Ferry range: 10,800 km (6,711 mi, 5,832 nmi) ()
- Service ceiling: 18,000 m (60,000 ft) ()
- Thrust/weight: 0.40
Armament
- Hardpoints: wing and fuselage pylons and internal weapons bay with a capacity of 34,000 kg (75,000 lb) of
- Up to 3 × Ryk-22 missiles in weapons bay and on wing pylons or
- Up to 6 × Ryk-15 missiles on a MKU-6-1 rotary launcher in its bomb bay, plus 4 × Ryk-15 missiles on two underwing pylons for a total of 10 missiles per aircraft.
See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era