Engineering:Calidus B-350
| B-350 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Attack aircraft |
| National origin | United Arab Emirates |
| Manufacturer | Calidus |
| Status | Under development |
The Calidus B-350 is an Emirati turboprop attack aircraft under development by Calidus.
Design and development
The existence of the B-350 was first made public during the 2021 Dubai Airshow, where a full-scale mock-up of the aircraft was unveiled.[1][2] The aircraft is a two-seat design to be powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop engine. Suspended armament will be carried on twelve underwing hardpoints.[1] The aircraft's retractable tricycle landing gear will be built by the Czech company Charvát AXL.[3]
Due to its large size compared to similar aircraft, comparisons have been drawn between the B-350 and the Douglas A-1 Skyraider.[1][3]
Specifications (B-350, estimated)
Data from [4]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Wingspan: 15 m (50 ft) at least
- Max takeoff weight: 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop, 1,900 kW (2,600 shp)
- Propellers: 6-bladed
Performance
Armament
- 12 hardpoints
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Dubai Airshow 2021: Calidus showcases B-350 'light attack' aircraft" (in en). https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dubai-airshow-2021-calidus-showcases-b-350-light-attack-aircraft.
- ↑ Hoyle, Craig; Dubai2021-11-14T06:21:00+00:00. "Calidus unveils heavily armed B-350 turboprop" (in en). https://www.flightglobal.com/dubai-2021/calidus-unveils-heavily-armed-b-350-turboprop/146370.article.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Newdick, Thomas. "Giant Turboprop Attack Plane Reminiscent Of The A-1 Skyraider Unveiled At Dubai Airshow" (in en). https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43157/the-united-arab-emirates-unveils-giant-new-turboprop-attack-plane.
- ↑ Donald, David. "Calidus Unveils Giant Attack Aircraft" (in en). https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-11-14/calidus-unveils-giant-attack-aircraft.
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