Schipol TF-32
| TF-32 Foxtail | |
|---|---|
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| TF-32 Foxtail during runway tests at AAI facilities in Shaucse on 17 March 2014 | |
Role
|
Stealth multirole/air superiority fighter |
National origin
|
Abersiania |
Manufacturer
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Schipol Aerospace |
First flight
|
14 June 2014 |
Introduction
|
2016 |
Status
|
In Service |
Primary user
|
Abersianian Air force |
Developed from
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TF-25 Maus |
The TF-32 Foxtail (formerly known as TF-X) is a stealth, twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter designed and manufactured by Abersianian Aerospace Industries. The TF-26 is the successor of the TF-25 Maus and the backbone of the Abersianian Air Force, hoped to be exported to foreign states in Ecros. It was officially announced that the TF-X's prototype would be rolled out on the 24 September 2013, and make its first flight by the end of 2014. The taxiing and ground running tests of the prototype began two days before the scheduled roll-out, on September 22 2013.
Contents
Requirements
In July 2010, the Abersianian Air Force announced its requirements for minimum capabilities of the TF-X
- Improved aerodynamics and propulsion
- The ability to supercruise
- Optimized combat radius of no less than 400 miles
- Advanced and internal multi-spectral sensors (EW and RF/IR)
- Low observability while maintaining a manoeuvrable and sturdy airframe
- Sensor fusion and autonomy
- Improved data-link capabilities for network-enabled electronic warfare
- Ability to carry a range of multi-purpose ordenance
These requirements were to be fully met without compromising manoeuvrability, structural integrity and speed to a reasonable level.
Development
Airframe
Avionics
Engine
Weapons Systems
Specifacations
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot & two pilot variant
- Length: 21 m (68 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
- Height: 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 60 m2 (645 sq ft)
- Max takeoff weight: 27,215 kg (60,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × TAI F110-GE-129 Turbofan, (19,155 lbf) thrust each dry, (31,000 lbf) with afterburner
Performance
- Maximum speed: 2,222 km/h (1,764 mph, 1,200 kn)
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.3
- Combat range: 1,100 km (690 mi, 600 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 17,000 m (55,000 ft)
- Maximum G limits: +9.0 g & -3.5 g
Armnament
- Guns: 1x 20mm M61A2 Vulcan Rotary cannon
- Internal Weapons Bay
- 6x B-Darter 2 Radar guided missile
- 2x A-Darter IR guided missile
or
- 4x B-Darter 2 Radar guided missile
- 1x 1000kg dumb bomb/2x 500kg dumb bomb
