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| KLR Achilles | |
|---|---|
| |
| A Kivuian Air Force Achilles. | |
Role
|
Strategic Airlifter |
National origin
|
 Kivu
|
Manufacturer
|
Kivu Aerospace Company |
First flight
|
28 November 2013 |
Introduction
|
9 March 2016 |
Status
|
In service |
Primary user
|
 Kivuian Air Force
|
Produced
|
2013–present |
Number built
|
50+ |
Unit cost
|
$400 million Kivuian Marks[note 1]
|
The KLR Achilles is a large military transport aircraft developed by Kivu Aerospace Company for the Kivuian Air Force.
Contents
Operators
| Nation | Branch | Count | In service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Kivu | Kivuian Air Force
|
48 | 1969–present |
Variants
Achilles 2
Is an aerial tanker variant of the Achilles, it is able to carry about 90 tons of fuel. It also features redesigned landing gear sponsors.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Capacity: 55,000–66,000 kg (121,254–145,505 lb)[38]
- Length: 47 m (154 ft 2 in) [39]
- Wingspan: 50 m (164 ft 1 in) [39]
- Empty weight: 100,000 kg (220,462 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 180,000–220,000 kg (396,832–485,017 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.75
- Cruise speed: 630 km/h (390 mph, 340 kn)
- Range: 7,800 km (4,800 mi, 4,200 nmi) with 2 Type 15 tanks[40]
- Ferry range: 10.000 km (6.214 mi, 5.400 nmi) with 16.5 tons of freight [27]
- Service ceiling: 13,000 m (43,000 ft)
