A-7 Firescout: Difference between revisions
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| + | Envisioned as a cheap counter to the waves of aircraft being massed against Zokeisa in the CSD blockade, the A-7 was cheaper, lighter, and more maneuverable than jet aircraft, and could be loaded with sufficient ground attack armament to make a difference in the coming battle for Zokesia. Though the war ended before the A-7 could fly, the design gained popularity for its cheap, rugged construction and found service as a scout aircraft as well as ground attacker in multiple air forces around Kerbin. |
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A-7 Firescout
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| Ground Attacker | |||||
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| National Origin | Zokesia | ||||
| Production History | |||||
| Designed | |||||
| 2081 - 2082 | |||||
| Produced | |||||
| 2083 - 2115 | |||||
| Designer | Anssec | ||||
| Unit Cost | 11,638(√) | ||||
| Number Built | 157 | ||||
| Service History | |||||
| In Service | |||||
| 2085 - Current | |||||
| Used By | Zokesia The Confederacy Puge-Tatar | ||||
| Aircraft Characteristics | |||||
| Propulsion | 1 x Logi CW-25T Turboprop | ||||
| Maximum Velocity | 300 m/s | ||||
The Annsec A-7 Firescout is a single-engine turboprop aircraft built by Anssec, and used for scouting, ground attack and reconnaissance.
Design
Envisioned as a cheap counter to the waves of aircraft being massed against Zokeisa in the CSD blockade, the A-7 was cheaper, lighter, and more maneuverable than jet aircraft, and could be loaded with sufficient ground attack armament to make a difference in the coming battle for Zokesia. Though the war ended before the A-7 could fly, the design gained popularity for its cheap, rugged construction and found service as a scout aircraft as well as ground attacker in multiple air forces around Kerbin.
Variants
A-87 Twin Firescout
The A-87 was a field modification of the Firescout done by the Putaryan D'alawar in the 2140s to keep the type flying for ground attack operations. Despite the age of the airframes, the conversion was a success, with 35 total A-87s being converted in the 2140s, most of which are still flying today.
Operational History
The A-7 has participated in multiple actions with the Puge-Tatar defense force, most notably in the 2099 offensive to reclaim southern Bastia.
A-7 in Zokeisan Service
A-7 parked next to a ZM2 Shelby
A-87D Twin Firescouts
A-87D with two "kill" markings flown by Putaryan veteran Rakdir Mal'Alsul
