Also known as T.117 Hakucho in Karyan service

Manufacturer: Poyasakai and MandAero (for attacker conversion)

Ministry of Aerospace Industry Designation: Ayanami-F2

Years of Development: 1980-1986

Year of Rollout: 1987

Desired Role: Attacker

Status: In service

Primary operators: Karyan Air Force, Royal Fabellan Army Air Service / Civil Gendarmerie, Mandarian Air Force

Former operator: Mandarian Army (transferred to Air Force)

Produced: 1985-present

Number built: 704

Powerplant: 1x Rolls Royce Solaris 105 (Spey 901)

Information (this plane)

The AT-20B tandem-seat attack trainer is the extensive attack version of the T.117 Hakucho (based on the AV.38 airframe), modified by Mandarian Aerospace (MandAero) to accommodate more avionics and longer-range loiter. It is essentially the T.117 trainer attacker variant, but with tv sight capability and added conformal fuel tank for longer loiter time.

With a few more hardpoints and ISR pod support, it can surpass the AV-10's role in terms of added role flexibility and support for air to air missiles. It still retains the 30mm cannon but is slightly improved. It is less expensive in maintenance costs, as it is notable for being modular in terms of structural changes from the T.117 itself - and with its new engine the Spey-based Solaris 105. the AT-20B is fuel-efficient without the need to refuel continuously.

This plane can handle a handful of missions very well: for recon, attack, and close air support operations, and can be serviceable with less money to spend on. That can fulfill a Su-25, Hawk (attack versions), and AS-211's role as well.

AT-20B Starling

Mandarian export variant of the T.117 Hakucho reconfigured for pure attack roles.

Weaponry

• 2x Black Mamba SLAM
• 2x Paveway III (Beefy)
• 2x ATA-4R4 Cobalt
• 30mm Hakai H30A2

Controls

Simple SP controls. VTOL down for flaps.

• AG1 for airbrakes
• AG2 for weapons
• AG3 for emergency hook
• AG4 to extend refueling probe
• AG5 for formation lights
• AG6 for leveling (trim adjustable pitch)
• AG8 to open canopy
• VTOL UP to fold wings

Special thanks: Uchanka for the fuselage art / mini picture of little Marimar

See you again on a newer build. Aim high and God bless you. Stay safe and happy holidays!