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The origins of the PA-25 program find their roots in the preceding PA-10 fighter aircraft program which was developed in the late 1970's. Initially meant to be an aircraft to accompany the PA-10, the program was put on hold due to the program being too advanced for its time, and the lack of interest from the then-operational Prizyetsi Air Force. | The origins of the PA-25 program find their roots in the preceding PA-10 fighter aircraft program which was developed in the late 1970's. Initially meant to be an aircraft to accompany the PA-10, the program was put on hold due to the program being too advanced for its time, and the lack of interest from the then-operational Prizyetsi Air Force. | ||
| − | In the mid 1990's, it was becoming obvious that a replacement for the PA-10 was needed. Several design bureaus were contacted and a competition was announced to design and produce a new high-tech and light weight multi-role fighter to outfit the Prizyetsi Navy's air arms. | + | In the mid 1990's, it was becoming obvious that a replacement for the PA-10 was needed. Several design bureaus were contacted and a competition was announced to design and produce a new high-tech and light weight multi-role fighter to outfit the Prizyetsi Navy's air arms. By the end of the competition in 2000, Prizyetsi Aeronotics' (''Prissetsä Lufteknikk'') bid for the contract was the obvious winner, outperforming the other bids in terms of performance as well as unit price. |
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 30 December 2014
The Prizyetsi Aeronotics (Prissetsä Lufteknikk) PA-25 is a multirole fighter designed by PA, a subsidiary of Sverd Industries which is the largest conglomerate in The United Federation of Prizyetsa for use by the Prizyetsi Armed Forces.
Contents
Development
Origins
The origins of the PA-25 program find their roots in the preceding PA-10 fighter aircraft program which was developed in the late 1970's. Initially meant to be an aircraft to accompany the PA-10, the program was put on hold due to the program being too advanced for its time, and the lack of interest from the then-operational Prizyetsi Air Force.
In the mid 1990's, it was becoming obvious that a replacement for the PA-10 was needed. Several design bureaus were contacted and a competition was announced to design and produce a new high-tech and light weight multi-role fighter to outfit the Prizyetsi Navy's air arms. By the end of the competition in 2000, Prizyetsi Aeronotics' (Prissetsä Lufteknikk) bid for the contract was the obvious winner, outperforming the other bids in terms of performance as well as unit price.
Design
Overview
Powerplant
Sensors
Variants
- PA-25 ADF
- PA-25 MR
- PA-25 N
Specifications
General
- Crew: 1 or 2
- Length: 15.3m
- Wingspan: 10.8m
- Height: 5.34m
- Wing Area: 45.7m2
- Empty Weight: 9,800kg
- Loaded Weight: 14,000kg
- Max Take-off Weight: 24,500kg
- Powerplant: 2 x SJ90 Afterburning Turbofans
- Dry Thrust: 5,100kgf
- Thrust with Afterburner: 7,700kgf
- Price per Unit: NSD 30 million
Performance
- Maximum Speed: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h) at altitude
- Range: 2,000km
- Combat Radius: 1,000km
- Ferry Range: 3,400km (with 3 drop tanks)
- Service Ceiling: 18,000m
- Rate of Climb: 330m/s
- Thrust/Weight: 1.03
- Max. maneuvering load factor: 10,5g
Armament
- Guns: 2 x 30mm Siljeborg AC-30b autocannon (380 rounds)
- Hardpoints: 11 (6 under the wings, 5 centerline)
- Missiles
- Air to Air
- Air to Ground:
- Bombs:
- Guided and unguided bombs
Avionics
- AEPA-35 (Active Electric Phased Array)
- OTS-84 (Electro-Optical Detection System)
- RDS-G5 (Ultra-Violet Missile Approach Warning System)
Users
- Prizyetsa
