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L-1 "Duša" Naval Fighter Unveiled to Public

Novikov
14-08-2005, 18:39
In another technological step forward, the Novikovian Government today revealed the extent of its technological prowess as it unveiled the first of what it promises to be many aircraft indigenously designed. The aircraft, reporters were informed, had already undergone several weeks of flight testing, and was ready to begin full production sometime within the month. To verify these facts, a flight of four of these aircraft – already dubbed Duša (Spirit) by its crews – were briefly seen in a demonstration flight over the port city of Prostéjov.

While not much information has yet been released regarding the aircraft, it was mentioned that it is intended to fill a coastal-defense role, with a possible carrier variant planned by the time production begins. It was also stated that it was the intent of the Novikovian Government to begin limited export of these aircraft to countries abroad, though the Novikovian Airforce (NVVS) insists that these exports will be limited to under forty units.

Official Designation: L-1a / L-1b
Common Name: Duša (Spirit)

Country of Origin: Novikov
Builder: Novikoian National Defense Agency (NCOA)

Role: Naval Patrol (L-1a) / Carrier Aircraft (L-1b)

Crew: One

Length: 14.0 meters
Span: 9.5 meters
Height: 3.9 meters

Engine: Volvo Flygmotor RM 6C, 7,900 kp thrust w/ afterburner
Range: 1,200 km (L-1b) / 1,680 km w/ 1,000 kg Droptank (L-1a)
Endurance: 1h20 (L-1b) / 1h52 w/ 1,000 kg Droptank (L-1a)
Maximum Speed: 1.47 Mach @ 10,200 meters / 1.02 Mach @ Sea Level
Cruise Speed: 0.74 Mach
Ceiling: 16,700 meters

Weight: 13,200 kg (L-1b) / 14,300 k (L-1a)
In-Flight Refueling: No
Internal Fuel: 2,760 kg (L-1b) / 2,900 kg (L-1a)
External Fuel: None (L-1b) / 400 kg or 1,000 kg Droptanks (L-1a)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: ~17,300 kg (L-1b) / 19,400 kg (L-1a)
Payload: 1,340 kg (L-1b) / 2,200 kg (L-1a)

Hardpoints: 3 (L-1b) / 5 (L-1a)
Armament: One 23mm Cannon, Up to two Exocet Anti-Shipping Cruise Missiles, Up to five Sidewinder or Sparrow Air-to-Air Missiles, Up to 1,200 kg of ‘Dumb’ Weapons
Sensors: Cyrano IVM radar, FLIR, RWR, Standard Bombsight

Production Cost: 48.613 million Novikovian Euros (~20.16 million USD)
Export Cost: 51.603 million Novikovian Euro (21.4 million USD)
Production Rights: Not For Sale

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Novikov
14-08-2005, 20:47
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Dostanuot Loj
14-08-2005, 22:22
Provided it is accecptable with the NVVS, we would be willing to purchase fifty-five (55) of these aircraft.
Three of the units would be used for flight testing in (A) it's current form as exported from your nation, (B) using our locally devloped technology, weapons, engines, etc., and (C) Possible upgrades or alternate configurations.

At the current time the Territorial Gaurds are unequiped with a light jet powered fighter aircraft, and we wish to suppliment the FP-109 aircraft already in opperation with the Territorial Gaurds.

Money will be sent pending confirmation of the order.
As well, further purchasees may be ordered pending testing and opperational reviews, and of course, the approval of the NVVS.

- Commanding Officer of Military Procurement,
Colonel K.Utu-Qysni