General Aviation LTD
10-05-2004, 12:26
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Role: Basic flight and Armament trainer.
Powerplants: 1x 1200hp (895KW) Turboprop, Max continuous power 1000hp (746kw)
Performance:
Max speed - 500km/h (311mph) at 6,000m (20,000ft)
Cruise speed - 375km/h (235mph)
Initial Climb rate - 3,500ft per minute
Service Ceiling - 10,000m (33,000ft)
Fuel capacity - 1,300kg (344gal) internal
Range - 1,300km (812nm)
G-limit - +9.2/-3.8
Weights:
Empty - 1,600kg (3,500lbs)
Max takeoff - 3,250kg (7,150lbs)
Dimensions:
Wingspan - 9.0m (29ft6in)
Length - 9.0m (29ft6in)
Height - 3.5m (11ft7in)
Armament: Upto 1000kg of stores on 6 underwing harpoints
Engine details: The Sparrow is powered by a fuel efficient Turboprop, during normal flight it will produce 1000hp (746kw) but this can be boosted to 1200hp (895KW) during takeoff or for a maximum of 3 minutes in flight. At the engine of the engine is a lightweight 5 blade constant speed propeller, throttle is controlled by changing the angle of attack on the propeller. To lower the risk of failure all components used in the construction of the engine are top quality and rated for higher power outputs than needed (most components are rated for 2000hp engines). In the event of a engine failure an auto-feather feature will keep the aircraft airborne for a longer period of time than possible without a feather option.
Body Deatils: The sparrow is an all-metal low-wing monoplane. The pupil is seated in front of a instructor who is seated higher, full dual controls are standard. Made almost entirely out of aluminium the aircraft is very light yet still strong. The aircraft can be operated from unprepared dirt runways and will land in fields with minimal of damage. STOL is possible even with a full load thanks to a powerful engine with extra power available for takeoff. In the event of a crash a 50g safety-cell incorporated into the body will protect the pupil and instructor from injury(Ejection seats are optional).
Electronics: The Sparrow is outfitted with basic electronics, but these can be easily upgraded. To make flying easier and closer to actual combat aircraft plane is fitted with a Fly-By-Wire system as standard.
RADAR - The radar on the Sparrow is a short range fixed antenna system. With ranges of 10km (6NM) for air targets and 8km (5nm) for ground targets it is more than enough to train potential pilots in how to correctly engage targets. Up to 8 target can be tracked at once and 1 engaged at a time. No Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) or terrain following features are in the system.
OPTICS - All optics are carried externally on pods that are held on the hardpoints.
DEFENCE - The sparrow has missile warning sensors but no real countermeasures.
MISSION COMPUTER - The mission computer (MDPU) has high redundancy and good throughput. The modular design of the computer makes it easy to update. It links the radar to any external pods and has pupil and instructor heath monitors. At the end of a mission, details about the mission can be printed out for review.
Cockpit: The pupil and instructor sit on fixed seats with the instructor being located above and behind his/her pupil. The canopy hinges to the right and oxygen canisters need to be carried for flights above 3000m (10,000ft). Both the pilot and
instructor have a head up display (HUD) an once multifunction display (MFD) each. Standard flight outfit an gloves can be used but GA suits are recommended.
Key Benefits:
*No complex systems to confuse new pilots
*Easy to fly aircraft
*Able to operate from very rough fields
*Require very little maintenance
COST: 1.7Million
ADDONS:
Zero/100km/h (63MPH) Ejection seats - $75,000
Zero/Zero Ejection seats - $120,000
GA flight outpit (G-suit with intergrated health monitor and silk-lined gloves) - $7,500 each
Role: Basic flight and Armament trainer.
Powerplants: 1x 1200hp (895KW) Turboprop, Max continuous power 1000hp (746kw)
Performance:
Max speed - 500km/h (311mph) at 6,000m (20,000ft)
Cruise speed - 375km/h (235mph)
Initial Climb rate - 3,500ft per minute
Service Ceiling - 10,000m (33,000ft)
Fuel capacity - 1,300kg (344gal) internal
Range - 1,300km (812nm)
G-limit - +9.2/-3.8
Weights:
Empty - 1,600kg (3,500lbs)
Max takeoff - 3,250kg (7,150lbs)
Dimensions:
Wingspan - 9.0m (29ft6in)
Length - 9.0m (29ft6in)
Height - 3.5m (11ft7in)
Armament: Upto 1000kg of stores on 6 underwing harpoints
Engine details: The Sparrow is powered by a fuel efficient Turboprop, during normal flight it will produce 1000hp (746kw) but this can be boosted to 1200hp (895KW) during takeoff or for a maximum of 3 minutes in flight. At the engine of the engine is a lightweight 5 blade constant speed propeller, throttle is controlled by changing the angle of attack on the propeller. To lower the risk of failure all components used in the construction of the engine are top quality and rated for higher power outputs than needed (most components are rated for 2000hp engines). In the event of a engine failure an auto-feather feature will keep the aircraft airborne for a longer period of time than possible without a feather option.
Body Deatils: The sparrow is an all-metal low-wing monoplane. The pupil is seated in front of a instructor who is seated higher, full dual controls are standard. Made almost entirely out of aluminium the aircraft is very light yet still strong. The aircraft can be operated from unprepared dirt runways and will land in fields with minimal of damage. STOL is possible even with a full load thanks to a powerful engine with extra power available for takeoff. In the event of a crash a 50g safety-cell incorporated into the body will protect the pupil and instructor from injury(Ejection seats are optional).
Electronics: The Sparrow is outfitted with basic electronics, but these can be easily upgraded. To make flying easier and closer to actual combat aircraft plane is fitted with a Fly-By-Wire system as standard.
RADAR - The radar on the Sparrow is a short range fixed antenna system. With ranges of 10km (6NM) for air targets and 8km (5nm) for ground targets it is more than enough to train potential pilots in how to correctly engage targets. Up to 8 target can be tracked at once and 1 engaged at a time. No Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) or terrain following features are in the system.
OPTICS - All optics are carried externally on pods that are held on the hardpoints.
DEFENCE - The sparrow has missile warning sensors but no real countermeasures.
MISSION COMPUTER - The mission computer (MDPU) has high redundancy and good throughput. The modular design of the computer makes it easy to update. It links the radar to any external pods and has pupil and instructor heath monitors. At the end of a mission, details about the mission can be printed out for review.
Cockpit: The pupil and instructor sit on fixed seats with the instructor being located above and behind his/her pupil. The canopy hinges to the right and oxygen canisters need to be carried for flights above 3000m (10,000ft). Both the pilot and
instructor have a head up display (HUD) an once multifunction display (MFD) each. Standard flight outfit an gloves can be used but GA suits are recommended.
Key Benefits:
*No complex systems to confuse new pilots
*Easy to fly aircraft
*Able to operate from very rough fields
*Require very little maintenance
COST: 1.7Million
ADDONS:
Zero/100km/h (63MPH) Ejection seats - $75,000
Zero/Zero Ejection seats - $120,000
GA flight outpit (G-suit with intergrated health monitor and silk-lined gloves) - $7,500 each