Fabrica Argentina de Aviones SA (FAdeA), previously known as Lockheed Martin Aircraft Argentina SA, produces the AT-63, an updated version of the tandem-seat IA 63 Pampa trainer/light attack aircraft. First flight of the IA 63 occurred in 1984, followed by initial deliveries in 1988. It was powered by a single 3,500-lb-thrust Honeywell TFE731-2-2N turbofan engine. Twenty-two IA 63 aircraft were produced, including three flying prototypes. The new AT-63 has a 3,500-lb.-thrust Honeywell TFE731-2C turbofan, five weapons stations and an avionics suite from Elbit.
The A-10 is a single-seat ground attack aircraft powered by a pair of General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan engines rated at 9,065 lb. thrust each. First flight of an A-10 prototype occurred in 1972, and by 1984 a total of 713 A-10As had been built for the U.S. Air Force. Conversion of a portion of the service's A-10A fleet for use in forward air control was subsequently performed, resulting in the OA-10 configuration.
The Fuji T-7, also known as the T-3 Kai or KM-2F, is a two-seat basic/primary trainer derived from Fuji's earlier, piston-engined T-3. It is powered by a 450-shp Rolls-Royce 250-B17F turboprop engine. First flight of a prototype, converted from an existing T-3, occurred in 1998. In 2000, the T-7 was selected over the Pilatus PC-7 as the new primary trainer for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. T-7 deliveries began in 2002, with 49 produced through 2008, when the final aircraft was delivered for the Japanese requirement.
Hafei Aviation Industry Co. Ltd. of China builds the Z-9, a version of Eurocopter's Dauphin twin-turboshaft, multipurpose helicopter. Z-9 deliveries began in 1982. Original Z-9s were assembled from Aerospatiale-supplied kits. Over the years, Z-9 production incorporated an ever-increasing proportion of Chinese-made equipment, culminating in the completely indigenous Z-9B. The Z-9 is powered by Zhuzhou WZ-8 turboshaft engines. The most recent attack variant, the Z-9WE, is fitted with Turbomeca Arriel 2Cs.
The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) Dhruv is a twin-turboshaft, multirole helicopter originally powered by Turbomeca TM333-2B2s rated at 1,000 shp each. Deliveries began in 2011 of a variant equipped with the new Turbomeca/HAL Ardiden 1H1 1,200-shp turboshaft, which is produced and marketed in India under the name Shakti. Through 2010, 110 Dhruvs were built, and another 309 are forecast for production in 2011-20. A light attack variant, the Light Combat Helicopter, will be powered by two Shakti/Ardiden 1H1s.
The HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is a single-seat multirole fighter/attack aircraft designed for an Indian military requirement; a two-seat trainer version is also being developed. Initial production aircraft are powered by GE F404-GE-IN20 augmented turbofans rated at 18,700 lb. thrust each. Although later production aircraft were to feature the indigenously designed Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) GTX-35VS Kaveri augmented turbofan, the government has decided to use the GE F414-GE-INS6 (rated at 22,000 lb.
The Hawker Beechcraft King Air series of pressurized, twin-turboprop transport aircraft see widespread use in a variety of roles such as basic utility, medevac, training and VIP transport, while highly modified King Airs also see use as maritime patrol and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. In U.S. military service, variants are designated C-12. The MC-12W Liberty ISR aircraft is a recent version. Initial flight of a King Air took place in 1964. More than 6,000 aircraft in the King Air series have been built.
The SH-2 Seasprite is a multipurpose naval helicopter. The two most recent variants are the SH-2F, powered by two GE T58-GE-8F turboshafts rated at 1,350 shp each, and the SH-2G, powered by two GE T700-GE-401s rated at 1,690 shp each. Although the Seasprite is still marketed by Kaman, no new production aircraft have been built since the early 1990s. Since the aircraft's first flight in 1959, 191 have been built.
The Kawasaki OH-1 is a tandem-seat, twin-engine, armed scout helicopter developed for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. The aircraft is powered by a pair of Mitsubishi TS1-M-10 turboshaft engines, rated at approximately 885 shp each. First flight of an OH-1 prototype occurred in August 1996. Thirty-one OH-1s were built through 2010; another five are expected in 2011- 12.
The Kawasaki P-1 is a four-engine, anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol aircraft. The aircraft is powered by the IHI XF7-10 turbofan, which is rated at 13,448 lb. thrust. The P-1 is intended to be a replacement for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3Cs. A P-1 prototype flew for the first time in 2007. Delivery of the first production model is scheduled for 2012. Through 2010, two developmental aircraft were built. In 2012-20, 34 production units are forecast.
The Kazan Ansat is a single-main-rotor, twin-turboshaft, multipurpose light helicopter. The Ansat-U training variant is in Russian military service. The Ansat is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207K engines rated at 630 shp each. The helicopter will also be available with the 630-shp Motor Sich MS-500V engine. An armed reconnaissance variant, the Ansat-2RT, had its first flight in 2005. Through 2010, 29 Ansats were built, and another 136 are forecast to be built in 2011-20.
The first prototype of the two-seat KT-1 turboprop trainer initially flew in 1991. The first two prototypes were powered by the 550-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25A; subsequent aircraft have been fitted with 950-shp PT6A-62s. Through 2010, 132 units were produced, while another 45 aircraft are forecast for production in 2011-14. KAI has also developed a forward air control version called the KO-1, which is fitted with four hardpoints across its wing.
Development of this two-seat advanced trainer began in 1992. The program was formally launched in 1997, with Lockheed Martin announced as a participant, responsible for avionics, flight control systems and wings. The first prototype flew in August 2002. Two versions were developed: the T-50 trainer and the weapons-capable A-50 Lead-In Fighter Trainer. T-50s and A-50s are powered by a single General Electric F404-GE-102 turbofan engine (7,700 lb. thrust).
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is an anti-submarine warfare/maritime patrol aircraft that was produced through 1997. Lockheed won a U.S. Navy ASW competition in 1958 and began deliveries of the P-3A in 1962; the improved P-3C first flew in 1968. Lockheed produced a total of 647 P-3s, while Kawasaki produced 101 under license. Although P-3C production has ended, the aircraft remains the subject of numerous upgrade programs. Power for the P-3C is provided by four 4,910-shp Rolls-Royce T56-A-14 turboprop engines.
The C-130 is a four-engine, turboprop-powered military transport. A number of variants have been produced, including the AC-130 gunship and KC-130 tanker. First flight of a C-130 occurred in 1954, and the current production model, the C-130J, made its initial flight in 1996. The C-130J incorporates four 4,591-shp Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 engines, new avionics and other improvements. Some 2,365 C-130s were built through 2010, with production of an additional 272 C-130Js forecast in the 2011-20 period. Competitors will be the Airbus A400M and Embraer KC-390.
The initial F-16 prototype first flew in 1974. Lockheed Martin continues to produce the aircraft, which has also been built under license by a number of companies. The F-16A, F-16C and F-16E are single-seat fighters, while the F-16B, F-16D and F-16F are tandem-seat, combat-capable trainer versions. Power comes from a single turbofan engine. In the modern F-16C/D, this is either a 29,100-lb.-thrust Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-229 or a 29,500-lb.-thrust GE F110-GE-129. The F-16E/F is powered by a 32,500-lb.-thrust GE F110-GE-132.
Lockheed Martin's X-35 design was selected as the winner of the Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Lockheed Martin's bid included numerous partners, including Northrop Grumman and BAE. The JSF program calls for the F-35 in three versions: the F-35A conventional-takeoff-and-landing model, the F-35B short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing variant and the F-35C carrier-based attack model. All versions are powered by a single, afterburning turbofan engine rated at 40,000 lb.
The MD Explorer is an eight-place, twin-turboshaft-powered helicopter that incorporates the patented Notar (no tail-rotor) system. In early 2001, MD Helicopters launched the Combat Explorer armed variant, specifically targeting the air forces of Latin America. The Combat Explorer is cleared to carry the GAU-19/A .50-caliber Gatling gun, the M2 .50-caliber gun pod and 70-mm Hydra rockets. Through 2010, 138 MD Explorers were produced, and 120 are forecast for production during the 2011-20 period.
The Mil Mi-8/17 series of helicopters is a family of twin-engine, multirole transports. The initial Mi-8 prototype first flew in 1961. Later models have been powered by Klimov VK-2500 turboshaft engines rated at 2,367 shp each. Through 2010, more than 11,700 Mi-8/17s of all types were built. In the 2011-20 period, production of 1,183 additional aircraft is forecast.
The Mi-24 series is a family of twin-turboshaft-powered attack helicopters. The new Mi-35M features 2,400-shp Klimov VK-2500 engines as well as improvements to the rotors and airframe. The Mi-35M is available as a new-build helicopter as well as a retrofit package. More than 2,300 helicopters in the Mi-24/25/35 series were produced through 2010. A further 46 are forecast to be produced in 2011-20.
The Mitsubishi F-2 is a single- and twin-seat air combat fighter/interceptor aircraft based on the Lockheed Martin F-16C Block 40. The first F-2 prototype flew in October 1995; production deliveries began in September 2000. Lockheed Martin supplies various F-2 components. The aircraft is powered by a single 29,500-lb.-thrust GE F110-GE-129 turbofan, license-produced by IHI. Some 94 F-2 aircraft were built through 2010, including four flying prototypes. Four more aircraft are to be produced.
The B-2 stealth bomber is a long-range nuclear and conventional strike/attack aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force. It is powered by four 17,300-lb.-thrust GE F118-GE-100 turbofan engines. The maiden flight of the B-2 occurred in 1989, with the 21st and final aircraft delivered in 1997. Only the final two B-2s were delivered in the full Block 30 configuration, though the other 19 are achieving this standard via upgrades.
The E-2 Hawkeye is a carrier-capable, airborne early warning and control aircraft. First delivery of the the E-2A occurred in 1964. The improved E-2C first flew in 1971 and was produced through 2009. The latest iteration is the E-2D, which is now in development for the U.S. Navy. The E-2D upgrades include Rolls-Royce T56-A-427A turboprops rated at 5,100 shp, a more powerful radar, and increased capabilities for surveillance of ground targets.
The Tornado is a two-seat strike and air combat aircraft that first flew in 1974. All Tornado versions are powered by two Turbo-Union RB199 afterburning turbofan engines. Production was completed in 1998 after 992 aircraft had been built.
