Calidus B-350
| B-350 | |
|---|---|
 Calidus B-350 at Dubai Airshow 2021 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Attack aircraft |
| National origin | United Arab Emirates |
| Manufacturer | Calidus |
| Status | Under development |
The Calidus B-350 is an Emirati turboprop attack aircraft under development by Calidus.
Design and development
[edit]The existence of the B-350 was first made public during the 2021 Dubai Airshow, where a full-scale mock-up of the aircraft was unveiled.[1][2] The aircraft is a two-seat design to be powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop engine. Suspended armament will be carried on twelve underwing hardpoints.[1] The aircraft's retractable tricycle landing gear will be built by the Czech company Charvát AXL.[3]
Due to its large size compared to similar aircraft, comparisons have been drawn between the B-350 and the Douglas A-1 Skyraider.[1][3]
Specifications (B-350, estimated)
[edit]Data from AIN[4]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Wingspan: 15 m (50 ft) at least
- Max takeoff weight: 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop, 1,900 kW (2,600 shp)
- Propellers: 6-bladed
Armament
- 12 hardpoints
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Dubai Airshow 2021: Calidus showcases B-350 'light attack' aircraft". Janes. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Hoyle, Craig (2021-11-14). "Calidus unveils heavily armed B-350 turboprop". Flight Global. Dubai. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ a b Newdick, Thomas. "Giant Turboprop Attack Plane Reminiscent of the A-1 Skyraider Unveiled at Dubai Airshow". The Drive. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Donald, David. "Calidus Unveils Giant Attack Aircraft". Aviation International News. Retrieved 2021-11-22.