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FJ-15 Gladiator (pre-2025)
The KFAI FJ-15 Gladiator is an Kovindian twin-engine, all-weather multirole fighter designed by KFAI™. The FJ-15 Gladiator was designated in the 90's for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft.
Type - Multirole Fighter Jet
Origin - Kovindia / Federal Union of the Kovindia
Manufacturer - KFAI™ (2012-)
Status - In service
Variants - In the Variants article
Introduction - 2012
First Flight - 2004
Number Built - +800
The F-15 is one of the superior aircraft with its maneuverability, acceleration, range, weaponry and advanced avionics. The F-15's electronic system is capable of detecting, gathering information, tracking and attacking multiple enemy aircraft. The weaponry is designed to enable a person to engage in air combat safely and efficiently.
HISTORY
In the early 90s, Kovindia wanted a fast, agile and combat-capable aircraft to replace his aging aircraft. Thereupon, KFAI™ initiated work on the XJ-14 prototype in 1990. With the completion of the domestic engine and some avionics, the first XJ-14-01 0022 prototype was produced. Later, the XJ-14-01 0130 and XJ-14-01 0108 prototypes were also produced. XJ-14-01 0022 made its first flight on September 22, 2004. Later, the 0130 and 0108 prototypes also made their first flights.
XJ-14-01 0108 crashed in 2005 due to software error during test flight. The pilot of the test flight was killed. Prototypes were maintained and software errors were corrected for several years after the accident; production of prototypes continued. After 7 prototypes, the first 2 FJ-15s were commissioned on 14 August and 28 August 2012 respectively.
Specifications
General characteristics
Crew - 1(FJ-15A and other variants)-2(FJ-15B and FJ-15D)
Length - 17.2 m
Wingspan - 11.2 m
Height - 4.8 m
Empty Weight - 16.100 kg
Loaded Weight - 26.500 kg
Take-offf Weight - 40.060 kg
Fuel Capacity - 12.000 kg with 2x600 fuel tanks
Powerplant - 2x Mahindra JM-500 turbofan engine, with 116kN thrust, 165kN afterburner
Performance
Maximum Speed - Mach 2.88
Cruise Speed - Mach 2.4
Range - +5.000 km with fuel tanks
Combat Range - 1.250 km
Service Ceiling - 25.000 m only with 2x AA missiles, 21.100 with fully armed
g Limits - +9.0/-3.0
Wing Loading - 400 kg/m²
Armaments
Guns - 1x30 mm KRC-400 rotary cannon
Hardpoints - 25
Avionics
Radar:
Rajendra R5A/FJR AESA radar
Targeting Pod:
Schumander TD-5 with IRST Pod
Other Avionics:
