Northwind Aerospace NW-26 Squall

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The Northwind Aerospace NW-26 "Squall" is a Multi-Role Light Bomber designed by Northwind Aerospace and used by the Atreian Navy, and Atreian Air Force.

NW-26 Squall
Northwind Aerospace NW-26 Squall Light Bomber
Subsonic Multirole Light Bomber
National Origin Atreus
Production History
Designed
2166 - 2168
Produced
2168 - N/A
Designer Northwind Aerospace
Unit Cost 28,696(√)
Number Built 40
Service History
In Service
2168 - N/A
Used By Atreian Air Force, Atreian Navy
Aircraft Characteristics
Dry Mass 17,508kg
Length 13.7 m
Width 15.4 m
Height 4.3 m

Propulsion 2 x J-28 "Tiger" Afterburning Turbofans
Maximum Velocity 138m/s (Dry) 196m/s (Wet)

Crew 2-4
Variants NW-26B, NW-26C


Development

Designed for a need for a bomber smaller than the Zokesian Z-5 Naval Bomber, and larger than Fighter-Bombers such as the Z-90, or NW-25 Cheetah not requiring the supersonic speeds needed of such aircraft the Atreian Air Force initially sent out bids for a new light bomber in the mid 2160s following the outbreak of the Belkan Civil War and the deficit of aircraft. Two designs from Northwind and Odyssey Industries were submitted however due to the lack of progress on the design from Odyssey, the Atreian Air Force granted Northwind the contract for the new light bomber to Northwind's NW-26.

With the first prototype named "P1" finished in March 2167, problems were noticed immediately including unbalanced