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| − | {{Craft|first_flight=July, 2055 (Kug-72 Original model)|caption1=The first flight of the Kug-72|role=Air Superiority|manufacturer=Kugorni Aerodynamics|number_built=90|national_origin=The State of Calleniam|introduction=First introduced to the Kathern Military in 2057|operators=The Kathern Air Force|produced_from=2057-2059|image1=}}The Kug-72 was built to serve as the first air superiority fighter of the Kathern air force after its formation. It is modeled off of Calleniams SeF-33A Prowler and the DAF-005 F-1 Wasp. The Kug-72 was intended to be introduced in to the air force in 2056, but due to funding issues the Kug-72 was delayed until its introduction into the air force in September 7th, 2057. The Kug-72 would only be the Kathern air force for 2 years as Leken Dynamics had started work on the Leken-18 Skywing. The Kug-72 never saw combat. |
+ | {{Draft}}{{Craft|first_flight=July, 2055 (Kug-72 Original model)|caption1=The first flight of the Kug-72|role=Air Superiority|manufacturer=Kugorni Aerodynamics|number_built=90|national_origin=The State of Calleniam|introduction=First introduced to the Kathern Military in 2057|operators=The Kathern Air Force|produced_from=2057-2059|image1=}}The Kug-72 was built to serve as the first air superiority fighter of the Kathern air force after its formation. It is modeled off of Calleniams SeF-33A Prowler and the DAF-005 F-1 Wasp. The Kug-72 was intended to be introduced in to the air force in 2056, but due to funding issues the Kug-72 was delayed until its introduction into the air force in September 7th, 2057. The Kug-72 would only be the Kathern air force for 2 years as Leken Dynamics had started work on the Leken-18 Skywing. The Kug-72 never saw combat. |
[[File:Kug-72's maiden flight .png|thumb|294x294px|The maiden flight of the Kug-72]] |
[[File:Kug-72's maiden flight .png|thumb|294x294px|The maiden flight of the Kug-72]] |
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Kug-72 Shadowhawk
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| Used By | The Kathern Air Force | ||||
The Kug-72 was built to serve as the first air superiority fighter of the Kathern air force after its formation. It is modeled off of Calleniams SeF-33A Prowler and the DAF-005 F-1 Wasp. The Kug-72 was intended to be introduced in to the air force in 2056, but due to funding issues the Kug-72 was delayed until its introduction into the air force in September 7th, 2057. The Kug-72 would only be the Kathern air force for 2 years as Leken Dynamics had started work on the Leken-18 Skywing. The Kug-72 never saw combat.
Design
The Shadowhawk is a dual engine, swept wing design, with a leading set of canards, and a V-tail. The design gives it a decent maneuvering rate.
It comes with a fly-by-wire and SAS system to assist the pilot in flight.
- Engines: Dual-Panther
- Crew: Can fit 2 pilots but is mainly flown with 1
- Armament: 6 missile racks, 2x 20mm Vulcan
Variants
Kug-72A1 Shadowhawk (Retired)
The first version of the Shadowhawk introduced into the airforce. the remaining 72's are held in display at the Kugorni museum in the state of Delude
Kug-72B6 Shadowhawk (Retired)
A improved version of the A variant which included a radar and ECM, and adjusted the wing layout to increase maneuverability
Kug-72GA2 Shadowhawk (Retired)
Ground attack variant which was planned to be deployed in 2059 but with the introduction of the Leken-18 and Leken-20 in 2058 this was canceled
Kug-72N1 Shadowhawk (Retired)
A lighter version of the Shawdowhawk built to be more suited with naval operations