Arlert Ar-96a

Ar-96a
Ar-96a at the Novak Airbase
Role	multi-role fighter aircraft
National origin	Akvarelusus
Manufacturer	JSC Arlert
First flight	1 July 1997
Introduction	December 2000
Status	in use
Produced	2000-present
Number built	34
Unit cost	₵ 62 000 000 QSC
Variants	Arlert Ar-96, Arlert Ar-96b, Arlert Ar-96c

The Arlert Ar-96a is a modification of the Arlert Ar-96, incorporating advanced technology.

Specifications (Ar-96a)

Schematic diagram of Arlert Ar-96a

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 21.9 m (71 ft 10 in)
• Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
• Height: 6.36 m (20 ft 10 in)
• Gross weight: 24,900 kg (54,895 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 34,500 kg (76,059 lb), 123 kN (28,000 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

• Maximum speed: 2,120 km/h (1,320 mph, 1,140 kn) at high altitude
• Maximum speed: Mach 2
• Range: 3,000 km (1,900 mi, 1,600 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 17,300 m (56,800 ft)
• g limits: +9g
• Rate of climb: 305 m/s (60,000 ft/min)
• Thrust/weight: 1
  
• Take-off run: 550 m (1,804 ft)

Armament

• Guns: 1 x 30 mm autocannon with 150 rounds
• Rockets: various unguided rockets
• Missiles:
  
  • Air-to-air missiles
  • Air-to-ground
  • Anti-Radiation
  • bombs