Infoglobal I-22 Sikatan
| Infoglobal I-22 Sikatan | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Stealth multirole combat aircraft |
| National origin | Indonesia |
| Manufacturer | Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta |
| Designer | Vimana Litbang & Rekayasa |
| Status | In development |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2022 (Prototype Only) |
Infoglobal I-22 Sikatan is an Indonesian 4.5th generation multirole combat aircraft development program carried out by Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta.[1] The aircraft is being designed as a twin-engine, twin-seat light fighter featuring modern avionics and high-performance features, intended to function both as a capable combat platform and as an advanced pilot training asset.[2]
Naming system
[edit]The letter "I" in the aircraft's name comes from the manufacturer, Infoglobal, while the number "22" refers to the year 2022, when the mock-up was first unveiled at the Indo Defence Expo & Forum. The name Sikatan is taken from a species of brush-headed bulbul found in several Southeast Asian countries.[3]
Design
[edit]The design concept for the I-22 Sikatan was developed in collaboration with local aerospace design firm Vimana Litbang & Rekayasa, which is headed by former commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot, Sunanto Adjidarmo.[4] At the exhibition, Sunanto explained the i-22 Sikatan as a twin-engine fighter aircraft concept with a design inspired by the Saab JAS 39 Gripen. It features a reduced radar cross-section design and uses mostly composite materials to enhance its stealth characteristics, he added.
The I-22 Sikatan has compact dimensions with a length of 12.5 meters, a wingspan of 7 meters, and a height of 3.5 meters. This aircraft was deliberately designed with a small size because it will be used as a main fighter aircraft and can be used for long-distance patrols.[5]
The concept has two variants – one with a canard wing configuration, and one without. The canard wing configuration has a wingspan of 9 meters, while the one without canards has a wingspan of 9.6 meters. Both concepts were designed entirely domestically by local aerospace engineers.[4]
The mock-up on display at Indo Defence 2022 is a canard-less variant, and is built at approximately 90% of the original size to facilitate shipping arrangements and is still a rough mock-up, adopting stealth character with low radar image and using composite materials.[4]
Development
[edit]The development program will be carried out in three phases. The first phase focuses on developing the aircraft as a training platform. The second phase will serve as a demonstration stage, and the final phase will deliver a fully operational system.[6]
Infoglobal has initiated the i-22 Brush Program with the aim of mastering fighter aircraft technology and targeting market potential by utilizing its experience and skills in system design/production system cost-effective aircraft.[citation needed]
At the Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2022 held at JIExpo Kemayoran on 2–5 November 2022, the company unveiled the first mockup of the I-22 Sikatan.[2] In Indo Defence 2024 (held 11–14 June 2025), Infoglobal presented further progress, including a full-scale cockpit model and a flight simulator.[7][8]
The demonstrator showcased advancements such as a modern cockpit with fly-by-wire controls. Most avionics functions are integrated into a single 25-inch panoramic display featuring Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI), map-based navigation, engine and fuel monitoring, Integrated Caution and Warning System (ICAWS), and weapon system interfaces. The aircraft also includes a Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), an Integrated Electronic Standby Display (IESD), and day/night operational modes.[8]
Controversies
[edit]The I-22 Sikatan is often viewed negatively, especially by South Korean and Chinese military observers. The I-22 Sikatan's design is often seen as similar to South Korea KF-21 Boramae and China J-20. Even some South Korean military observers suspect that someone leaked the core technology of the KF-21 to Indonesia because the timing of the introduction of the I-22 was too 'coincidental' amidst the arrears of the Indonesia is in arrears on Indonesia's debt in the KF-21 project and suspects that Indonesia will withdraw from the KF-21 project with accusations of stealing KF-21 data, although this has been denied by Indonesia itself.[citation needed]
Chinese military observers have also accused Indonesia of plagiarizing the design of the J-20 fighter jet.[9]
Specifications (projected)
[edit]Based on data from the publication.[3]
General characteristics
[edit]- Crew capacity: 1 or 2
- Design: Adopting stealth character with low radar image and using composite materials
- Long: 12.5 m
- Wingspan: 7m
- Height: 3.5m
- Weight: Unknown (prototype stage)
- Maximum takeoff weight: Unknown (prototype stage)
- Engine: Powered by 2x turbofan engines
- Control system: Fully fly-by-wire
- Avionics features: Digital cockpit with 25-inch panoramic display and Helmet-mounted Display System (HMDS)
- Radar system: Homemade radar by Infoglobal
Performance
[edit]- Maximum speed: Mach 1.8
- Roaming (transonic): Mach 0.9
- Supercruise: Mach 1.2
- Ferry radius: Under development (prototype stage)
- G-Load: Unknown (prototype stage)
See also
[edit]Indonesian fighter aircraft design
[edit]Other
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Infoglobal". www.infoglobal.co.id. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ a b Rizkia, Zulaika (13 November 2023). "I-22 Sikatan Dikembangkan Bukan Buat TNI AU Tapi Infoglobal Rela Kucurkan Uang Karena Indonesia Ternyata Punya Bidikan – Zona Jakarta". I-22 Sikatan Dikembangkan Bukan Buat TNI AU Tapi Infoglobal Rela Kucurkan Uang Karena Indonesia Ternyata Punya Bidikan – Zona Jakarta (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ a b Ramadhan, Azami (1 July 2025). "Alutsista Buatan Lokal Siap Tembus Dominasi Global". Surabaya: Jawa Pos.
- ^ a b c Rahmat, Ridzwan (3 November 2022). "Indo Defence 2022: Indonesian aerospace firm unveils 4.5-generation fighter concept". Janes. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ Sawiyya, Rangga Baswara (6 November 2022). "i-22 Sikatan, jet tempur ringan multirole di level T-50 dan KF-21". Airspace Review. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2022: Infoglobal Holds Indoor and Outdoor Booths Showcase Mockup Fighter Aircraft, Avionics and Latest Defence Technology Research" (Press release). Infoglobal. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Infoglobal Pamerkan Kokpit Skala Penuh i-22 Sikatan". GBP. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Infoglobal Unveils Full-Scale i-22 Sikatan Cockpit" (Press release). Infoglobal. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "除土耳其无人机之外，又多一国仿制我们的歼20，连DSI进气道都有？_印尼_战机_国家". www.sohu.com. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2023.