Northern Rotor Works TR19

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TR19 Kite
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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 See Operators

The Northern Rotor Works TR19 is a Tiltrotor aircraft developed in Orun Redisus as a successor to the widely utilized Clios Peregrine in service with the Royal Redisan Air Force and Royal Orun Army. 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 first TR19 prototype began testing in mid 2019 and was approved for introduction and production December of 2019.

Design and development

TR19 in testing in early 2016

Variants

  • TR19A - Initial production variant released in 2019 and integrated into established formations.
  • TR19B - Variant released at the same time as the A specifically for deployment in desert environments with increased cooling capacity and better intake filtration against dust. Four aircraft deployed in Itayana of this variant.

Operators

Accidents

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)