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Kingsley Vigilant AE.2

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Kingsley Vigilant AE.2 is an Eldorian Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Kingsley Dynamics. Commonly referred to as an AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System), the Vigilant is based on the airframe of the Boeing 707 and provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications capabilities. It is currently operated by the Royal Eldorian Air Force and allied nations across the Third Continent.

The aircraft features a distinctive rotating radar dome (rotodome) mounted above the fuselage, which houses small XPH-2 passive electronically scanned array (PESA) radar system developed by Crownspire Systems.
The AE.2 is the second production variant of the Vigilant, equipped with upgraded Pendrake Power PP TF700A-1 engines, allowing for improved cruising altitude and speed. Despite its age, the Vigilant AE.2 remains in active service, with its operational lifespan extended until 2050.

CONTROLS

  • basic flight control
  • VTOL: flaps
  • AG1: S P I N
  • AG2: spoiler (half) + brake: full
  • AG3: thrust reversers (deployed beyond 30 knots)
  • AG4: strobe lights
  • AG8: landing lights, beacon lights, nav lights (default on)

Spotlights

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 207.2ft (63.2m)
  • Length 220.7ft (67.3m)
  • Height 65.1ft (19.8m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 45,573lbs (20,671kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 9.467
  • Wing Loading 16.8lbs/ft2 (82.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,714.3ft2 (252.2m2)
  • Drag Points 59632

Parts

  • Number of Parts 257
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 1,817