The F-CK-1 (also called the Indigenous Defense Fighter) is a light fighter aircraft developed by the Taiwan state-owned aerospace company in the 1980s. Powered by two Honeywell/ITEC F125-GA-100 turbofan engines, the aircraft entered service in 1994. In all, 134 aircraft were completed before production stopped in 1999.
The A400M is a four-engine, turboprop-powered military transport aircraft currently under development. Seven European nations are participating in the A400M program: Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Turkey and the U.K. The seven nations intend to acquire a total of 170 A400Ms. Malaysia joined its European counterparts in the development effort in 2005 and plans to acquire four A400Ms. First flight occurred in December 2009, with initial deliveries planned by early 2013.
The C212 is an unpressurized, twin-turboprop-powered military transport with room for up to 25 fully equipped troops or a payload of up to 6,504 lb. Along with transport duties, the aircraft has seen popularity in a maritime patrol role. Developed by Spain's CASA, and once known as the Aviocar, the C212 made its first flight in March 1971 and deliveries began in May 1974. Some 474 C212s of all versions were built through 2010. The C212-200 is powered by two Honeywell TPE331-10R-511C or -512C turboprop engines rated at 900 shp each.
The 340 series is a family of twin-turboprop commuter aircraft designed and initially produced jointly by Saab and Fairchild Aircraft. The Saab 340 has been used in the military market as a platform for the airborne early warning mission. The 340A is powered by two GE CT7-5A2s rated at 1,735 shp each, and the 340B by GE CT7-9Bs rated at 1,870 shp each. Operators of 340Bs modified for AEW use include Sweden, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, although the aircraft also finds use as a military transport.
The Sikorsky S-300C is a piston-powered, 2-3-seat light utility and training helicopter acquired by Sikorsky when it bought Schweizer Aircraft in 2004. The S-300C has its roots in the Hughes Helicopter Model 269/300 family. Schweizer produced its first 300C in 1984 after signing a deal with Hughes in 1983. Specially configured models of the S-300C are offered for a variety of dedicated military missions, including introductory pilot training and scout/observation.
Schweizer Aircraft developed the Model 330 and 333 prior to the company's acquisition by Sikorsky in 2004. The 330 was developed from the company's piston-powered Model 300. The 330 and the improved 330SP models were both powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20W turboshaft engine derated to 232 shp. The uprated Model 333 (redesignated the S-333 in 2009) featured the same engine as the Model 330, but offered a 100-lb. increase in useful load, redesigned rotor system and larger-diameter blades. Production of the Model 330 ended in 2008.
The Jaguar light strike/reconnaissance aircraft was produced by Societe Europeenne de Production de l'Avion ECAT (Sepecat), a consortium consisting of BAE and Dassault. A prototype made its first flight in 1968 and deliveries began in 1972. Production by Sepecat ended in 1985, but Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. built a licensed version in India at various times through 2008. Power for the Jaguar comes from a pair of Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour turbofan engines; the exact Adour version varies by aircraft model.
The Sikorsky CH-53 and MH-53 are three-engine, heavy-lift transport and special-purpose helicopters. They were initially developed out of twin-turboshaft models. Power for the current CH-53E and MH-53E models is provided by three GE T64-GE-416 or -419 turboshafts rated at 4,380 shp and 4,750 shp, respectively. Sikorsky built 177 CH-53Es, 48 MH-53Es and 11 S-80s (export version) through the end of production in 1999. In January 2006, Sikorsky was awarded an $8.4 million contract to begin preliminary design work on the CH-53K, a new model for the U.S. Marine Corps.
The H-92 is the military variant of Sikorsky's S-92 civil model. It is powered by two GE CT7-8C turboshaft engines rated at 2,550 shp each. When configured for the land assault mission, the H-92 provides a 200-nm radius of action and the ability to carry 22 troops at 3,000 ft. on a 91.5F day. Five H-92s were produced through 2010, with approximately 70 units forecast for production in 2011-20.
The HH/MH/SH-60 are medium-lift, anti-submarine warfare and special-purpose maritime helicopters. Current production models, the MH-60R and MH-60S, are powered by two GE T700-GE-401C turboshafts rated at 1,690 shp each. The MH-60R configuration combines systems and capabilities from earlier Seahawk variants, plus further upgrades. Current plans call for the U.S. Navy to procure 298 new-build MH-60Rs and 275 MH-60Ss.
The UH-60/S-70 Black Hawk series is a family of single-main-rotor, twin-turbine, medium-lift military transport and utility helicopters. Past models have included the UH-60A, powered by two GE T700-GE-700 turboshafts, and the UH-60L, fitted with two GE T700-GE-701Cs. The latest version is the UH-60M, powered by two 2,215-shp GE T700-GE-701Ds. The UH-60 family also includes the new S-70i, which undergoes final assembly at Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec in Poland. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produces the Black Hawk under license in Japan.
The Su-25 is a twin-engine, single- and tandem-seat, ground attack and weapons training aircraft powered by two Tumansky/Soyuz R-195 turbojet engines rated at 9,921 lb. thrust each. First prototype flight occurred in 1975. A number of versions have been produced, the most recent of which, the Su-25TM, included new avionics and increased fuel capacity. Production of the Su-25 ended in the 1990s after more than 1,200 were built.
The CN235 is a twin-turboprop transport and maritime patrol/anti-submarine warfare aircraft. In transport variants, the aircraft seats 30-40 passengers (up to 53 paratroopers) or provides a maximum payload of 11,023 lb. The stretched version, the C295, carries up to 78 troops or a maximum payload of 20,392 lb. The CN235 is powered by two GE CT7 turboprop engines, while the C295 gets its power from two 2,750-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprops. First flight of a CN235 prototype occurred in 1983, followed by initial deliveries in 1986.
The Su-27/30/35 series comprises twin-engine, single- and two-seat fighter/interceptor aircraft. Development of the Su-27 began in 1969, and a prototype made its initial flight in 1977. Power for the Su-27 comes from two Saturn/Lyulka AL-31F turbofans each rated at 27,557 lb. thrust with afterburner. Other derivatives of the base design include the two-seat Su-30M multirole combat aircraft, Su-34 fighter/bomber, Su-33 carrier-based naval aircraft and the latest iteration, the Su-35. India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and China's Shenyang Aircraft Corp.
This twin-engine fighter under development by Sukhoi is designed to compete with the advanced stealth features of Boeing/Lockheed Martin's F-22 and Lockheed Martin's F-35. The $8-10 billion estimated program costs are to be split between India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and Russia's United Aircraft Corp. (parent company of Sukhoi). Total program requirements for India and Russia could reach 500 aircraft. A prototype T-50 made its first flight in January 2010, powered possibly by a derivative of the Saturn 117S afterburning turbofan.
The Yak-130 is a subsonic advanced trainer and light attack aircraft powered by two 5,512-lb.-thrust ZMKB Progress AI-222-25 or Soyuz RD-2500 turbofans (prototypes used Klimov RD-35 engines). First flight of a prototype took place in 1996, followed by the first flight of a production aircraft in 2004. Thirteen Yak-130s were produced from program launch through 2010. In 2011-20, Yakovlev is forecast to build 168 Yak-130s.
The Yak-130 is a subsonic advanced trainer and light attack aircraft powered by two 5,512-lb.-thrust ZMKB Progress AI-222-25 or Soyuz RD-2500 turbofans (prototypes used Klimov RD-35 engines). First flight of a prototype took place in 1996, followed by the first flight of a production aircraft in 2004. Thirteen Yak-130s were produced from program launch through 2010. In 2011-20, Yakovlev is forecast to build 168 Yak-130s.
Schweizer Aircraft developed the Model 330 and 333 prior to the company's acquisition by Sikorsky in 2004. The 330 was developed from the company's piston-powered Model 300. The 330 and the improved 330SP models were both powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20W turboshaft engine derated to 232 shp. The uprated Model 333 (redesignated the S-333 in 2009) featured the same engine as the Model 330, but offered a 100-lb. increase in useful load, redesigned rotor system and larger-diameter blades. Production of the Model 330 ended in 2008.
The Jaguar light strike/reconnaissance aircraft was produced by Societe Europeenne de Production de l'Avion ECAT (Sepecat), a consortium consisting of BAE and Dassault. A prototype made its first flight in 1968 and deliveries began in 1972. Production by Sepecat ended in 1985, but Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. built a licensed version in India at various times through 2008. Power for the Jaguar comes from a pair of Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour turbofan engines; the exact Adour version varies by aircraft model.
The Sikorsky CH-53 and MH-53 are three-engine, heavy-lift transport and special-purpose helicopters. They were initially developed out of twin-turboshaft models. Power for the current CH-53E and MH-53E models is provided by three GE T64-GE-416 or -419 turboshafts rated at 4,380 shp and 4,750 shp, respectively. Sikorsky built 177 CH-53Es, 48 MH-53Es and 11 S-80s (export version) through the end of production in 1999. In January 2006, Sikorsky was awarded an $8.4 million contract to begin preliminary design work on the CH-53K, a new model for the U.S. Marine Corps.
This short-/medium-range, high-wing, twin-turboprop short-takeoff-and-landing transport was developed as a joint venture between Alenia and Lockheed Martin. The prototype C-27J, which first flew in 1999, was a modified Alenia G.222 with an upgraded cockpit and two 4,640-shp Rolls-Royce AE 2100D2 engines. In a passenger role, the C-27J can carry 34-46 paratroopers, 46-68 infantry, or up to 36 stretchers and six medical attendants. In a utility role, the C-27J allows for a payload of up to 24,353 lb. In 2007, the aircraft was selected as the winner of the U.S.
The HH/MH/SH-60 are medium-lift, anti-submarine warfare and special-purpose maritime helicopters. Current production models, the MH-60R and MH-60S, are powered by two GE T700-GE-401C turboshafts rated at 1,690 shp each. The MH-60R configuration combines systems and capabilities from earlier Seahawk variants, plus further upgrades. Current plans call for the U.S. Navy to procure 298 new-build MH-60Rs and 275 MH-60Ss.
The UH-60/S-70 Black Hawk series is a family of single-main-rotor, twin-turbine, medium-lift military transport and utility helicopters. Past models have included the UH-60A, powered by two GE T700-GE-700 turboshafts, and the UH-60L, fitted with two GE T700-GE-701Cs. The latest version is the UH-60M, powered by two 2,215-shp GE T700-GE-701Ds. The UH-60 family also includes the new S-70i, which undergoes final assembly at Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec in Poland. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produces the Black Hawk under license in Japan.
The Su-25 is a twin-engine, single- and tandem-seat, ground attack and weapons training aircraft powered by two Tumansky/Soyuz R-195 turbojet engines rated at 9,921 lb. thrust each. First prototype flight occurred in 1975. A number of versions have been produced, the most recent of which, the Su-25TM, included new avionics and increased fuel capacity. Production of the Su-25 ended in the 1990s after more than 1,200 were built.
