Or-1000 Aquila

Or-1000 "Aquila"
Or-1000 Diagram
Role	Strategic reconnaissance aircraft
National origin	Blackhelm Confederacy
Designer	Orangeblossom
First flight	1972
Introduction	1976
Status	Active
Primary user	Blackhelm Confederacy
Produced	1976 - present

Unofficially nicknamed the "Aquila," the Latin word for eagle, the Or-1000 was developed as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds over Mach 4 and at 85,000 feet. Intended to directly compete with the rumoured spy aircraft of nations like Ghawkins and the Aurora Confederacy, the Orangeblossom Or-1000 serves a vital niche spot for the Blackhelm Confederate Air Force, allowing them to to immediately gather real time intelligence on developing situations around the Mare Ferum in a much shorter time than it would take for a satellite to move into position and relay the same information.

The aircraft is constructed of a titanium alloy, and covered in radar-absorbing materials to help shrink the aircrafts radar size as much as possible. Additionally, substances are added to the fuel in order to help disguise the exhaust plumes that could potentially be detected as the aircraft flies over enemy territory. Not only this, but several classified measures have been taken to help ensure the engines stay with as small a detection range as possible, while at the same time allowing the aircraft to reach speeds as fast as nearly Mach 5.

Specifications

• Crew: One
• Length: 87 ft
• Wingspan: 35 ft
• Height: 18 ft
• Wing area: 690 ft²
• Empty weight: 14,000 lb
• Loaded weight: 19,800 lb
• Powerplant: 2 × Riverstone TRJ turbojet, 34,000 lbf (151 kN) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: Mach 4.8
• Service ceiling: 95,000 ft
• Wing loading: 85 lb/ft²