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|type          = {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
|type          = {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
|manufacturer  = [[Carrington Aircraft Corporation]]
|manufacturer  = [[Carrington Aircraft Corporation]]
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|caption        = Federation Swiftlet Mk. 13
|national origin = {{flag|FUA}}<br>{{flag|Thalassic Federation}}
|national origin = {{flag|Federal Union of Arcadia}}<br>{{flag|Thalassic Federation}}
|first flight  = 1983 (TBA)
|first flight  = 1974 (TBA)
|introduction  = 1987
|introduction  = 1977
|retired        =  
|retired        =  
|status        = In service
|status        = In service
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The '''CAC F/F-7 ''Swiftlet''''' is a {{wpl|twinjet|twin-engine}}, {{wpl|supersonic aircraft|supersonic}}, all-weather, {{wpl|carrier-based aircraft|carrier}}-capable, {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|multirole combat}} jet, designed to fulfil the roles of both a {{wpl|Fighter aircraft|fighter}} and {{wpl|attack aircraft}}. Originally designed by [[Arcadia]]n company [[TBA]], the Swiftlet is a locally built and modified variant of the original Arcadian design to better suit Thalassic Federation Air Force Requirements.
The '''CAC F/F-7 ''Swiftlet''''' is a {{wpl|twinjet|twin-engine}}, {{wpl|supersonic aircraft|supersonic}}, all-weather, {{wpl|carrier-based aircraft|carrier}}-capable, {{wpl|Multirole combat aircraft|multirole combat}} jet, designed to fulfil the roles of both a {{wpl|Fighter aircraft|fighter}} and {{wpl|attack aircraft}}. Originally designed by [[Thalassic Federation|Thalassic]] company [[Carrington Aircraft Corporation]], later variants were developed in conjunction with [[Federal Union of Arcadia|Arcadian]] company TBA


==Development==
==Development==
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==Variants==
==Variants==


*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 1''': Initial production variant CTOL variant without folding wings or carrier arrested recovery.
*'''CAC F.701/74''': Prototype variant, 2 constructed.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 1''': Initial production variant based on the F.701. Compared to the 701 larger wings and tailfins and incorporates a fully digital fly-by-wire system with quadruple redundancy.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 2''': Initial two seater variant.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 2''': Initial two seater variant.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 3''': Original TBA radar replaced with upgraded TBA radar.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 3''': Original TBA radar replaced with upgraded TBA radar.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 4''': Comprehensive avionics upgrades, addition of self-protection jammer.  A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 4''': Comprehensive avionics upgrades, addition of self-protection jammer.  A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 5''': Two seater variant of Mk. 3.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 5''': Two seater variant of Mk. 4.  
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 6''': Variant adding thermal navigation pods, the forward looking infrared array targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 6''': Variant adding thermal navigation pods, the forward looking infrared array targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 7''': Two seater variant of Mk. 4.  
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 7''': Two seater variant of Mk. 6.
***'''CAC F/R-7 Swiftlet Mk. 8''': Recon-equipped variant with TBA electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.
***'''CAC F/R-7 Swiftlet Mk. 8''': Recon-equipped variant with TBA electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 9''': Includes enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust than the standard engine.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 9''': Includes enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust than the standard engine.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 10''': Mk. 7 variant added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 10''': Mk. 10 variant added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets.
***'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 11''': Upgraded targeting package adds the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.
***'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 11''': Upgraded targeting package adds the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 12''': Comprehensive overhaul of aircraft including a reconstructed airframe which is 25% larger, large rectangular intakes, and greatly upgraded engines. This variant is based off the Arcadian TBA and is also known as the Super Swiftlet.
*'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 12''': Comprehensive overhaul of aircraft including a reconstructed airframe which is 25% larger, large rectangular intakes, and greatly upgraded engines. This variant is based off the Arcadian TBA and is also known as the Super Swiftlet.
**'''CAC F/F-7B Swiftlet Mk. 13''': Two Seater variant of the Mk. 9.
**'''CAC F/F-7B Swiftlet Mk. 13''': Two Seater variant of the Mk. 12.
***'''CAC F/E-7B Swiftlet Mk. 14''': Super Swiftlet outfitted for electrionic warfare role, see {{wpl|Boeing EA-18G Growler|TBA}}.
***'''CAC F/E-7B Swiftlet Mk. 14''': Super Swiftlet outfitted for electrionic warfare role, see {{wpl|Boeing EA-18G Growler|TBA}}.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 15''': Upgraded with conformal fuel tanks, an upgraded AESA radar, and IRST pod.
**'''CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 15''': Upgraded with conformal fuel tanks, an upgraded AESA radar, and IRST pod.


==Operators==
==Operators==

Latest revision as of 07:33, 12 June 2022

F/F-7 "Swiftlet"
Fa-18 super hornet raaf.jpg
Federation Swiftlet Mk. 13
Role Multirole fighter
National origin  Federal Union of Arcadia
 Thalassic Federation
Manufacturer Carrington Aircraft Corporation
First flight 1974 (TBA)
Introduction 1977
Status In service
Primary user Thalassic Federation Air Force
Produced 1987-present
Number built 200+
Developed from TBA

The CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed to fulfil the roles of both a fighter and attack aircraft. Originally designed by Thalassic company Carrington Aircraft Corporation, later variants were developed in conjunction with Arcadian company TBA

Development

Operational history

Variants

  • CAC F.701/74: Prototype variant, 2 constructed.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 1: Initial production variant based on the F.701. Compared to the 701 larger wings and tailfins and incorporates a fully digital fly-by-wire system with quadruple redundancy.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 2: Initial two seater variant.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 3: Original TBA radar replaced with upgraded TBA radar.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 4: Comprehensive avionics upgrades, addition of self-protection jammer. A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 5: Two seater variant of Mk. 4.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 6: Variant adding thermal navigation pods, the forward looking infrared array targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 7: Two seater variant of Mk. 6.
      • CAC F/R-7 Swiftlet Mk. 8: Recon-equipped variant with TBA electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 9: Includes enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust than the standard engine.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 10: Mk. 10 variant added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets.
      • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 11: Upgraded targeting package adds the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.
  • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 12: Comprehensive overhaul of aircraft including a reconstructed airframe which is 25% larger, large rectangular intakes, and greatly upgraded engines. This variant is based off the Arcadian TBA and is also known as the Super Swiftlet.
    • CAC F/F-7B Swiftlet Mk. 13: Two Seater variant of the Mk. 12.
      • CAC F/E-7B Swiftlet Mk. 14: Super Swiftlet outfitted for electrionic warfare role, see TBA.
    • CAC F/F-7 Swiftlet Mk. 15: Upgraded with conformal fuel tanks, an upgraded AESA radar, and IRST pod.

Operators

Specifications (Swiftlet Mk. 12)

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

  • Guns: 1 × 20 mm six barrel rotary cannon in nose
  • Hardpoints: Total of 9: 2 × wingtip, 4 × underwing and 1 × under-fuselage
  • Missiles:
  • Air-to-air missiles:
  • Air-to-surface missiles:
  • Anti-ship missiles:
  • Bombs:
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