Calidus B-250
Calidus · United Arab Emirates · first flew 2017 · bomber
The Calidus B-250 is a tandem-seat turboprop light attack aircraft with counter-insurgency capability. Its structure is built entirely of carbon fibre.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Tandem two-seat light attack aircraft with two Martin-Baker ejection seats
- Single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 turboprop in a tractor installation
- All-carbon-fibre structure with seven hard points
A low-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable tricycle undercarriage, an enclosed tandem cockpit and a single turboprop in the nose.
Specifications
- The Calidus B-250 has a length of 10.98 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.09 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 557 km/h (346 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed and developed in Brazil by Novaer, with mass production to be undertaken by Calidus in the United Arab Emirates. The chief designer was Joseph Kovacs, who created the Embraer Tucano; the aircraft first flew in July 2017.
Variants
A combat drone derivative has been discussed between Calidus and Indonesia.
Where you'll see it
The United Arab Emirates Air Force ordered 24 at the 2019 Dubai Airshow.
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