Flaps y la Aviación Española
Monday, May 16, 2022
Saturday, October 2, 2021
New Spanish Trainer for 2026/2027. It will replace the BAe Hawk, Alpha Jet, C'101 etc.
El nuevo entrenador Español para 2026/2027 para sustituir al C-101, BAe Haw, Alpha Jet etc.
The new Spanish Ejército del Aire / Spanish Air Force Trainer for 2026/2027. It will replace the BAe Hawk, Alpha Jet, C-101 Aviojet etc.
It is estimated that the AFJT would generate between 2,100 and 2,500 jobs in Spain for every 100M.€ invested in the program.
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Thursday, March 18, 2021
AERALIS Basic and Advanced Training, Operational Training, Light Combat aircraft. Great Britain
Basic and Advanced Training, Operational Training, Light Combat
Multiple tasks requiring different capabilities but which don’t need an entirely new design for each. Basic trainer, advanced trainer, operational training, aggressor, air display, light attack. All but the last are RAF requirements which might drive different aircraft configurations such as single/dual cockpit and different wings, along with different engines. No need for every platform to carry the same capabilities and costs so optimization of the fleet is possible. All with a goal of low acquisition and operating costs. F-35 was a far more radical combination of different requirements.
This project is revolutionizing the world of flying!
The new light trainer / fighter / attack / reconnaissance / non tripulated and maybe naval version (for the US Navy) and others.
Is it planning to have a V/STOL version?
This are design points
1. MODULAR SYSTEM
2. COMMON CORE FUSELAGE (CCF)
3. AVIONICS
4. COCKPIT
A version: SINGLE SEAT + ADDITIONAL FUEL
B version: TWIN
5. Wings
Version A: BASIC SUBSONIC
Version B: ADVANCED SUBSONIC
6. Engines.
Version A: SINGLE
Version B: TWIN
Version C: LARGE
Statement from:
AERALIS CEO, Tristan Crawford:
“We are proud to be working with Thales, whose expertise in Synthetic Training solutions will augment our own innovative open-architecture aircraft and allow us to offer real options for UK-developed whole aircraft & training systems for the future of the Royal Air Force. This partnership will provide solid foundations for the support of the Future Combat Air System and the RAF future fleet, whilst also revitalizing the British whole aircraft design & manufacturing industry.”
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Acquisition Update: Option Exercised for 16th and 17th Coast Guard HC-144As
USCG: Acquisition Directorate Newsroom
The Coast Guard’s HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft flies over a ship. An option was exercised on April 4 to buy the 16th and 17th aircraft for the fleet. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
The U.S. Coast Guard
exercised a contract option on April 4 to purchase the service’s 16th
and 17th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft from EADS North
America. The option, worth $78.54 million, is part of a firm
fixed-price contract awarded in August 2010 for three aircraft, with
four options for up to six additional aircraft. Delivery of the 16th
and 17th HC-144As is expected in 2014.
Under this contract, the Coast Guard has already taken delivery—on budget and ahead of schedule—of two HC-144As, the 12th and 13th for the service. The 14th aircraft is due for delivery by July. The Coast Guard exercised the first option on the contract for the 15th HC-144A in August 2011, and delivery is expected in the summer of 2013. The remaining two options left on the contract, for up to three aircraft, can be exercised in the next two years.
A fixed-wing turbo prop, the HC-144A is a derivative of the EADS/Airbus Military CN-235 used around the world. With an endurance of more than 10 hours as well as extensive sensor capability and passenger capacity, this medium-range surveillance aircraft helps the Coast Guard fulfill its maritime patrol, drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue missions more effectively. It is fully operational out of Coast Guard air stations at Mobile, Ala., and Miami.
The Coast Guard plans to acquire up to 36 HC-144As.
For more information on the HC-144A, please visit the project’s website at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/MRS.
Acquisition Update: Option Exercised for 16th and 17th Coast Guard HC-144As
April 4 , 2012
The Coast Guard’s HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft flies over a ship. An option was exercised on April 4 to buy the 16th and 17th aircraft for the fleet. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
Under this contract, the Coast Guard has already taken delivery—on budget and ahead of schedule—of two HC-144As, the 12th and 13th for the service. The 14th aircraft is due for delivery by July. The Coast Guard exercised the first option on the contract for the 15th HC-144A in August 2011, and delivery is expected in the summer of 2013. The remaining two options left on the contract, for up to three aircraft, can be exercised in the next two years.
A fixed-wing turbo prop, the HC-144A is a derivative of the EADS/Airbus Military CN-235 used around the world. With an endurance of more than 10 hours as well as extensive sensor capability and passenger capacity, this medium-range surveillance aircraft helps the Coast Guard fulfill its maritime patrol, drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue missions more effectively. It is fully operational out of Coast Guard air stations at Mobile, Ala., and Miami.
The Coast Guard plans to acquire up to 36 HC-144As.
For more information on the HC-144A, please visit the project’s website at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/MRS.
Airbus Military Completes C-295 AEW& and Control
http://www.aviationweek.com
Defense Technology Blog
Airbus Military Completes C-295 AEW& ;C Prototype First Flight
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Posted by Robert Wall at 6/8/2011 6:39 AM CDT
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In
advance of the Paris air show, Airbus Military has completed the first
flight of its C-295 Airborne Early Warning and Control prototype that
is due to make an appearance at the air show.
The aircraft is to undergo several months of flight trials for Airbus Military to assess how the non-rotating rotodome impacts aircraft handling. A winglet upgrade to extend on station time is also being considered.
At this point Airbus Military has not taken a decision on a formal program go ahead, and a sensor selection has not been made.
The company says the aircraft took off on June 7 at 5:16 p.m. in Seville, Spain and landed at 8:04 p.m. local time. Experimental test pilot Alejandro Madurga was the captain and joined by co-pilot Alfonso de Castro, as well as Flight Test Engineer Juan José Baeza, and the Test Flight Engineer Antonio Ojeda.
Airbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are combining forces to jointly develop and market a new version of the Airbus Military C295 platform fitted with an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system produced by ELTA Systems, a wholly owned IAI subsidiary.
The primary sensor of the AEW&C will be the IAI/ELTA 4th Generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar with integrated IFF.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to this effect was signed today at the Le Bourget Airshow by IAI Corp. VP and ELTA President, Mr. Nissim Hadas, and Airbus Military CEO Mr. Domingo Ureña. With this agreement, Airbus Military will expand its mission capability to the Airborne Early Warning & Command sector, while ELTA will be expanding its AEW&C fleet to include a turboprop platform.
The C295 AEW&C has been designed to provide high quality 360 Surveillance, creating in real-time an integrated Air and Maritime Situation Picture and Electronic Order of Battle. The AEW&C Situation Picture is shared with friendly forces via Network Centric data links...
The aircraft is to undergo several months of flight trials for Airbus Military to assess how the non-rotating rotodome impacts aircraft handling. A winglet upgrade to extend on station time is also being considered.
At this point Airbus Military has not taken a decision on a formal program go ahead, and a sensor selection has not been made.
The company says the aircraft took off on June 7 at 5:16 p.m. in Seville, Spain and landed at 8:04 p.m. local time. Experimental test pilot Alejandro Madurga was the captain and joined by co-pilot Alfonso de Castro, as well as Flight Test Engineer Juan José Baeza, and the Test Flight Engineer Antonio Ojeda.
Airbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries join forces on C295 AEW&C Programme
Airbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries join forces on C295 AEW and C ProgrammeAirbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are combining forces to jointly develop and market a new version of the Airbus Military C295 platform fitted with an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system produced by ELTA Systems, a wholly owned IAI subsidiary.
The primary sensor of the AEW&C will be the IAI/ELTA 4th Generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar with integrated IFF.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to this effect was signed today at the Le Bourget Airshow by IAI Corp. VP and ELTA President, Mr. Nissim Hadas, and Airbus Military CEO Mr. Domingo Ureña. With this agreement, Airbus Military will expand its mission capability to the Airborne Early Warning & Command sector, while ELTA will be expanding its AEW&C fleet to include a turboprop platform.
The C295 AEW&C has been designed to provide high quality 360 Surveillance, creating in real-time an integrated Air and Maritime Situation Picture and Electronic Order of Battle. The AEW&C Situation Picture is shared with friendly forces via Network Centric data links...
C-295 AEW and C
Airbus Military: 14:29 GMT, June 8, 2011
The first Airbus Military C295 development aircraft fitted with an
Airbone Early Warning sand Command (AEW&C) rotodome has
successfully completed its first flight on 7th June 2011 at Airbus
Military’s site in Seville (Spain).
The flight follows extensive research and development work, including wind tunnel testing, leading to the conversion of a C295 to be fitted with the in-house developed rotodome.
The aircraft took off at 17h16 local time (15h16 UTC) and landed at 20h04 local time (18h04 UTC), after a flight lasting 2h48 (wheels off – wheels down). The experimental test pilot Alejandro Madurga captained the flight together with co-pilot Alfonso de Castro, the Flight Test Engineer Juan José Baeza, and the Test Flight Engineer Antonio Ojeda.
The objective of the trials is to verify the aerodynamic and structural impact of the rotodome on the aircraft’s overall structure, handling qualities and performance. The six metre diameter rotodome fitted for the initial trials is a fixed dummy structure. On production aircraft the rotodome would be a fast-rotating device housing a state-of-the-art radar providing full 360 degree and continuous coverage of a selected area.
“This first flight confirmed to us that the C295 is an excellent platform to support such a rotodome”, said Alejandro Maurga after the flight. The behavior of the aircraft and its flying characteristics were very satisfactory and as expected”.
Flight testing will continue during the next three months to complete the feasibility study and fully validate the concept.
Airbus Military’s C295 is an ideal platform for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) missions. The C295 is currently used for other Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance applications such as maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare or environmental protection missions, to list just a few. The C295 is a simple but robust platform with proven reliability, used in conflict operations for defence and homeland security missions. It is adaptable to the AEW&C role thanks to its versatility and the largest cabin in its class. The in-house developed Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) enables the integration of on-board sensors, including operation and monitoring of the future radar system and display of the
aerial picture.
The current AEW&C trials are to demonstrate the C295’s capability in this sector and thereby expand its range of applications. With the C295, Airbus Military has the tool to open up a new market segment for affordable high-performance AEW&C systems
The C295
The new generation C295 is the ideal aircraft for military transport and civic missions such as humanitarian aid, homeland security, maritime patrol, and environmental surveillance. Thanks to its robustness and reliability, and with simple systems, this medium sized tactical airlifter provides the wide versatility and flexibility required for personnel, troop and bulky/palletized cargo transportation, casualty evacuation, communication and logistic duties, or certified air-dropping capabilities. It is fitted with both civil and military technology equipment which ensures success on demanding tactical missions, as well as growth potential for future equipment installation, and compatibility with the latest civil airspace environment. The 295 is part of Airbus Military’s family of light and medium airlifters which also includes the smaller C212 and CN235 platforms.
The flight follows extensive research and development work, including wind tunnel testing, leading to the conversion of a C295 to be fitted with the in-house developed rotodome.
The aircraft took off at 17h16 local time (15h16 UTC) and landed at 20h04 local time (18h04 UTC), after a flight lasting 2h48 (wheels off – wheels down). The experimental test pilot Alejandro Madurga captained the flight together with co-pilot Alfonso de Castro, the Flight Test Engineer Juan José Baeza, and the Test Flight Engineer Antonio Ojeda.
The objective of the trials is to verify the aerodynamic and structural impact of the rotodome on the aircraft’s overall structure, handling qualities and performance. The six metre diameter rotodome fitted for the initial trials is a fixed dummy structure. On production aircraft the rotodome would be a fast-rotating device housing a state-of-the-art radar providing full 360 degree and continuous coverage of a selected area.
“This first flight confirmed to us that the C295 is an excellent platform to support such a rotodome”, said Alejandro Maurga after the flight. The behavior of the aircraft and its flying characteristics were very satisfactory and as expected”.
Flight testing will continue during the next three months to complete the feasibility study and fully validate the concept.
Airbus Military’s C295 is an ideal platform for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) missions. The C295 is currently used for other Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance applications such as maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare or environmental protection missions, to list just a few. The C295 is a simple but robust platform with proven reliability, used in conflict operations for defence and homeland security missions. It is adaptable to the AEW&C role thanks to its versatility and the largest cabin in its class. The in-house developed Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) enables the integration of on-board sensors, including operation and monitoring of the future radar system and display of the
aerial picture.
The current AEW&C trials are to demonstrate the C295’s capability in this sector and thereby expand its range of applications. With the C295, Airbus Military has the tool to open up a new market segment for affordable high-performance AEW&C systems
The C295
The new generation C295 is the ideal aircraft for military transport and civic missions such as humanitarian aid, homeland security, maritime patrol, and environmental surveillance. Thanks to its robustness and reliability, and with simple systems, this medium sized tactical airlifter provides the wide versatility and flexibility required for personnel, troop and bulky/palletized cargo transportation, casualty evacuation, communication and logistic duties, or certified air-dropping capabilities. It is fitted with both civil and military technology equipment which ensures success on demanding tactical missions, as well as growth potential for future equipment installation, and compatibility with the latest civil airspace environment. The 295 is part of Airbus Military’s family of light and medium airlifters which also includes the smaller C212 and CN235 platforms.
(Photos: Airbus Military)
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