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=== Achilles 2 === | === 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. | 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. | ||
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| + | == 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) | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 23 March 2023
| KLR Achilles | |
|---|---|
| |
| A Kivuian Air Force Achilles. | |
Role
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Strategic Airlifter |
National origin
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 Kivu
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Manufacturer
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Kivu Aerospace Company |
First flight
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28 November 2013 |
Introduction
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9 March 2016 |
Status
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In service |
Primary user
|
 Kivuian Air Force
|
Produced
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2013–present |
Number built
|
50+ |
Unit cost
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$400 million Kivuian Marks[note 1]
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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Kivu | Kivuian Air Force
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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)
