Schipol TF-25
TF-25 Maus | |
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TF-25 Maus on display at the National Abersianian Aerospace Museum (NAAM) | |
Role
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multirole/air superiority fighter |
National origin
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Abersiania |
Manufacturer
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Abersianian Aerospace Industries |
First flight
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7 May 2005 |
Introduction
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2007 |
Status
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Variant in Service |
Primary user
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Abersianian Air force |
Variants
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TF-25-2 Maus |
Developed into
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TF-26 Foxtail |
The Tf-25 Maus is an advanced multirole light attack aircraft, specialising in naval and land striking capabilities. The project was initiated by AAI in January 2003 under the project name "Kleines" using its own financial resources. A mock-up was displayed at the 2004 exhibition in the National Abersianian Aerospace Museum. On the 22 July 2003 the Abersianian Defence Minister announced that the Abersianian Air Force had signed an agreement with AAI, giving the project official status to move development forward.
As of January 2004 the aircraft had its main engine selected. Powering it are two TAI F404-GE-102 afterburning turbofan engines, each capable of 18,100lbs of thrust with full afterburner. Thanks to its multi-role design it has many capabilities including air-to-air refuelling, an inovative fly-by-wire system with parameter limiting, a built in auxiliary power unit, night vision goggle-compatible cockpit, heads-up display and an integrated helmet display system.