C-101 Aviojet, Spain

Jet Trainer and Ground Attack AircraftC-101 Aviojet, Spain

IntroductionThe C-101 Aviojet is a jet trainer and ground attack aircraft designed and manufactured by EADS CASA, based in Madrid, Spain.

TheCASA C-101 Aviojetis a low-wing single enginejet-poweredadvancedtrainerandlight attackaircraft.

The C-101 is a high-performance aircraft capable of carrying out ground attacks, reconnaissance and photographic missions, and electronic warfare countermeasures.

The C-101 is currently operated by the air forces of four countries: Chile, Honduras, Jordan, and Spain. Over 151 aircraft are in service with the Spanish Air Force.

DesignThe aircraft is powered by a single Garrett TFE-731-2 turbofan engine that provides1 5.8kN of thrust with a specific consumption of 0.5lb/lbf-hr.

The C-101 DD is the latest design version of the CASA C-101. Equipped with an Integrated Navigation and Attack System (INAS).

The INAS includes a Head-Up Display (HUD), air data and mission computers, an inertial platform and a control/display unit.

All the INAS equipment is integrated with the armament control and other essential units through a MIL-STD-1553B digital data bus.

Cockpit & avionicsThe cockpit is equipped with two Mk10 zero/zero ejection seats supplied by Martin-Baker of Uxbridge, UK.

The data presented on the HUD are the flight parameters, steering parameters and the attack data.

The attack data is displayed in Continuously Computed Impact Point (CCIP) mode for ground attack manoeuvres and for air-to-air manoeuvres the attack data is presented on the HUD in Continuous Tracking (CT) mode or in Continuously Computed Impact Line (CCIL) mode.

The main controls for aircraft management and armament operation are grouped on the Hands On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS).

WeaponsThe weapons bay is located in the center of the fuselage below the rear cockpit position. The aircraft also has six hard points on the wings.

The weapons bay has the capacity to carry a laser designator, reconnaissance or countermeasures systems, a 30mm cannon complete with 130 rounds of ammunition, or a twin Browning M3 12.7mm machine gun with 440 rounds.

The underwing hardpoints are capable of carrying a 2,250kg payload, including LAU-10, BR-250 and BR-125 bombs, LAU-3A rocket launchers or AGM-65 Maverick missiles.

Armed with two Maverick missiles and a 30mm cannon the aircraft can remain for 8 minutes over the target area with a 30 minute reserve.

SpecificationsGeneral characteristicsLength:12.25 m (40 ft 2 in)Height:4.25 m (13 ft 11 in)Empty weight:3,800 kg (8,380 lb)Loaded weight:5,000 kg (11,000 lb)Max. takeoff weight:5,600 kg (12,300 lb)

PerformanceMaximum speed:770 km/h (417 knots, 480 mph)Range:4000 km (2160 nm, 2485 mi)Service ceiling:12,500 m (41,000 ft)Rate of climb:1,490 m/min (4,900 ft/min)

Referenceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_C-101

http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/aviojet/

http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=775

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