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− | The '''Maroto Botín | + | The '''Maroto Botín FA-12''' is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole fighter jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. The MB-21 was designed by [[Maroto Botín|Maroto Botín Aircraft Corporation]] and is primarily used by the [[Creeperian Air Force]]. |
== Operators == | == Operators == |
Latest revision as of 20:57, 21 November 2023
MB-21 | |
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A Creeperian Air Force MB-21 in flight. | |
Role
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Multirole Fighter Jet |
National origin
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Creeperopolis |
Manufacturer
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Maroto Botín Aircraft Corporation |
First flight
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27 July 1967 |
Introduction
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6 January 1968 |
Status
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In service |
Primary user
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Creeperian Air Force |
Produced
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1972–present |
Number built
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1,431 |
Unit cost
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₡223 million colóns
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Developed into
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Maroto Botín FA-15 |
The Maroto Botín FA-12 is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole fighter jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. The MB-21 was designed by Maroto Botín Aircraft Corporation and is primarily used by the Creeperian Air Force.
Contents
Operators
Nation | Branch | Count | In service | |
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Creeperopolis | Creeperian Air Force | 1,012 | 1976–present | |
Template:Country data Lyoa | Lyoa | Template:Country data Lyoa Lyoa National Air Force | 15 | 2003–present |
Reia | Royal Reian Air-Force | 210 | 1980–present | |
Salisford | Royal Salisfordian Air Force | 200 | 1982–present |
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 (C)/2 (D - pilot and weapon systems officer)
- Aspect ratio: 4
- Fuel capacity: 10,860 lbs internally
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.5 (1,650 mph, 2,655 km/h) at high altitude
- Mach 1.2, 800 kn (921 mph; 1,482 km/h) at sea level
- Combat range: 1,061 nmi (1,221 mi, 1,965 km) for interdiction mission
- Ferry range: 3,000 nmi (3,500 mi, 5,600 km) with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks
- Service ceiling: 65,000 ft (20,000 m)
- g limits: +9
- Rate of climb: 50,000 ft/min (250 m/s)
- Wing loading: 73.1 lb/sq ft (357 kg/m2)
- Thrust/weight: 1.07 (1.26 with loaded weight and 50% internal fuel)
Armament
- Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon, 940 rounds
- Hardpoints: Total 11 (not including CFTs): two under-wing (each with additional two missile launch rails), four under-fuselage (for semi-recessed carriage of AIM-7 Sparrows) and a single centerline pylon station, optional fuselage pylons (which may include conformal fuel tanks, known initially as Fuel And Sensor Tactical (FAST) pack for use on the C model) with a capacity of 16,000 lb (7,300 kg),with provisions to carry combinations of:
- Missiles:
- 4× AIM-7 Sparrow
- 4× AIM-9 Sidewinder
- 8× AIM-120 AMRAAM
- Other:
- Up to 3× 600 US gallons (2,300 L) external drop tanks for ferry flight or extended range/loitering time.
- MXU-648 Cargo/Travel Pod – to carry personal belongings, and small pieces of maintenance equipment.
- Missiles:
Avionics
- ROVER (Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver)