Azimut F/M-F4 Jagernat

AF-4 Juggernaut
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The AF-4 (then known as the AF-X NG) on a test flight on 18 November 2012
Role	Multirole fighter
Manufacturer	Aininian Aerospace
First flight	8 June 2011
Introduction	19 December 2014
Status	In active service
Number built	52+
Unit cost	$227 million (including development) $129 million (flyaway cost)

The Aininian Aerospace AF-4 Juggernaut, also known as the Aininian Aerospace AF-X Next Generation during development, is a fifth-generation twin-engine stealth multirole fighter designed to replace the aging AF-2 Gannet and supplement the AF-3 Skydiver. Designed to be capable of fulfilling a ground attack and aerial warfare role, the aircraft is designed for stealth and features many advanced systems.

The aircraft was born out of the 2004 Next Generation Multirole Aircraft procurement project by the Aininian Air Force to counter recent Triumvirate developments, notably the Y-8M Soaring Eagle and the Y-10 Skydragon, and selected on 27 June 2007 under the designation of AF-4 Future Interdictor. It entered service in December 2015, its introduction being delayed by the speed of the development of its Gatling gun and its radar suite. Featuring a fly-by-optics flight control system, it is practically invulnerable to conventional electronic magnetic interference.

Variants

AF-4/A, main version of the AF-4 designed for multirole use. 120 airframes ordered by the Aininian Air Force.
AF-4/AT, two-seat trainer variant of the AF-4/A with dumbed-down weapons systems.
AF-4/G, ground attack version of the AF-4 that carries further munitions.
AF-4/R, variant of the AF-4 that sacrifices munitions storage in favour of an extended range and monitoring equipment. Designed for a reconnaissance role.

Operators

Ordered

The following nations have ordered AF-4 airframes:

Ainin

• Aininian Air Force - 378 airframes total
  

• Iglesian Air Force - 172 airframes total
  

Luziyca

• Luziycan Air Force - 210 airframes total
  

Namor

• Namorese Liberation Air Force - 200 airframes total

Toksan

• Serene Toksanese Air Force - 150 airframes total

Interest

The following nations have expressed interest in the AF-4 program but have not committed to purchasing it yet:

• Britanno
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• Pavonistade
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Specifications (AF-4/A)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 19.89m ()
• Wingspan: 14.27m ()
• Height: 4.78m ()
• Powerplant: 2 × AinAe XP 458e Turbofan
  • Dry thrust: 68.9 kN () each
  • Thrust with afterburner: 106.5 kN () each

Performance

• Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 - 2
• Range: 3,050km ()
• Combat radius: 1,400km ()
• Ferry range: >3,890km ()
• Service ceiling: 19,500m ()
• Rate of climb: 330m/s ()

Armament

• Guns: 1 x 30mm AinAe AW/G-11 internally mounted with 175 rounds (planned), 1 x 23mm AinAe AW/G-06 internally mounted with 130 rounds (current)
• Hardpoints: 6 exterior pylons and 4 internal with a capacity of 9,000kg

Avionics

• AinAe R5A Stealth AESA Radar and Electronic Support System
• AinAe TG456 Infrared Targeting System
• X5 Tactical Transmitter