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The Kedoshimian Department of Defense has released a new ground attack and close support aircraft, the A-446 "Valkyrie". Named after the Norse female figures who choose who dies on the battlefield. A press release was issued by the Department of Defense Chairman Joseph Lancengrad.

" The Kedoshimian Air Force will now be using the A-446 to provide close air support to our ground troops and to attack ground based targets. The Valkyrie will be one of many new aircraft for the growing airforce

This is Lisa Kemolniv for the Peoples Report, back to you Vassily

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Dimensions
Length: 51.2ft
Wingspan: 47.6ft
Height: 14.4ft

Weights
Empty: 12,100 lb
Loaded: 20,150 lb
MTOW: 23,500

Fuel (internal allowance): 1,750gal (6,624L)

Powerplant

Max output: 9,500 lbf
Length: 13 ft
Diameter: 39.5 in
Dry mass: 3,550 lb

Performance
Max speed: 792 Mph
Cruise speed: 687 Mph
Stall speed: 108 Mph

Combat range: 595 nm (1,100km)
Ferry range: 970 nm (1,800 km)
Service ceiling: 49,950 ft

Systems
IFF:AN/APX-100
Infared Counter Messures: Detection system: AN/AAR-44 (MAWS)
Chaff/Flares: AN/ALE-40 (CMDS)
Targeting System: AN/AAS-35
Jammer: ALQ-119 Jamming Pod
Communications System: AN/ARC-199
Cost
As described: $ 219,500

Armament
3 pylon hardpoints under each wing
Two 27mmX145mm auto cannons

To: Kedoshimian Department of Defense
From: SRChP SVR[foreign affairs office]

We would like to procure 3 examples of the A-446 aircraft to evaluate it's capabilities. 2 will be returned at no extra cost after we have examined it, while the other will go in a museum.

To: SRChP SVR
From: Kedoshim Department of Defence
RE:A-446

We will send three A-446's as you requested. We only ask that you send us an evaluation form once the evaluation process is completed so that we may compare your results to ours. Thank you for your time

Chairman of the Kedoshim Department of Defence
Joseph Lancengrad