22-12-2003, 06:23
In a rare offering of our manufacturing prowess, Cronoeria is proud to unveil the prototype of their new theoretical avionics testing prototype, the S-37 Berkut.
http://www.globalaircraft.org/photos/planephotos/s-37_1.jpg
S-37 Berkut Specifications
Primary Function: Avionics Research and Testing
Crew: One
Unit Cost: Classified
Powerplant:
Two Aviadvigatel D-30F6 afterburning turbofans at 68,340 lb (303.8 kN) each (original)
Two Saturn/ Lyul'ka AL-37FU afterburning turbofans at 63,930 lb (284.4 kN) each w/ afterburner (planned)
Dimensions:
Length: 72.83 ft (22.60 m)
Wingspan: 74.00 ft (16.70 m)
Height: 19.33 ft (5.90 m)
Weights:
Empty: N/A
Maximum Takeoff: 74,955 lb (34,000 kg)
Performance:
Speed: 1,555 mph (2,500 km/h)
Ceiling: 61,680 ft (18,800 m)
Range: 2,100 nm (3,880 km) -- typical
Armament: N/A
Created to test high speed and maneuverability functions of the forward-swept wing deisgn and vector-direction engines, the first test piloting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow, at the First Annual Cronoerian Airshow. Amongst other planes as the A-10 II Thunderbolt and the F-18A Super Hornet, the S-37 prototype is going to be demonstrating its excellent maneuverability characteristics in front of a public crowd, likely foreshadowing its further development into a reconnaisance or attack aircraft. Whether the design or the plane itself is to be released into the national market is unclear, though Cronoeria is taking offers. The plane is currently unable to fit any weaponry, and no computer equipment within the plane is of any military nature. However, recent cutbacks in Cronoeria's current airforce offerings hint that a great push in spending to refit the CAF with military versions of this new fighter, in order to provide Cronoeria with a greater degree of air superiority, should it be required.
http://www.globalaircraft.org/photos/planephotos/s-37_1.jpg
S-37 Berkut Specifications
Primary Function: Avionics Research and Testing
Crew: One
Unit Cost: Classified
Powerplant:
Two Aviadvigatel D-30F6 afterburning turbofans at 68,340 lb (303.8 kN) each (original)
Two Saturn/ Lyul'ka AL-37FU afterburning turbofans at 63,930 lb (284.4 kN) each w/ afterburner (planned)
Dimensions:
Length: 72.83 ft (22.60 m)
Wingspan: 74.00 ft (16.70 m)
Height: 19.33 ft (5.90 m)
Weights:
Empty: N/A
Maximum Takeoff: 74,955 lb (34,000 kg)
Performance:
Speed: 1,555 mph (2,500 km/h)
Ceiling: 61,680 ft (18,800 m)
Range: 2,100 nm (3,880 km) -- typical
Armament: N/A
Created to test high speed and maneuverability functions of the forward-swept wing deisgn and vector-direction engines, the first test piloting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow, at the First Annual Cronoerian Airshow. Amongst other planes as the A-10 II Thunderbolt and the F-18A Super Hornet, the S-37 prototype is going to be demonstrating its excellent maneuverability characteristics in front of a public crowd, likely foreshadowing its further development into a reconnaisance or attack aircraft. Whether the design or the plane itself is to be released into the national market is unclear, though Cronoeria is taking offers. The plane is currently unable to fit any weaponry, and no computer equipment within the plane is of any military nature. However, recent cutbacks in Cronoeria's current airforce offerings hint that a great push in spending to refit the CAF with military versions of this new fighter, in order to provide Cronoeria with a greater degree of air superiority, should it be required.