KF J.02 Fortropp

The J.02 Fortropp is a twin engine Ringeriker Multi-role combat aircraft, entering service in 2002, it has seen limited export success and expected to remains in production for the foreseeable future with future upgrades and export campaigns planned.

Development
The development of the J.02 began in the later half of the 1980s, with the intention being to replace both the J.71 and eventually the S.76 in the ground attack role upon expansion of it's capabilities. the first prototype flew in 1995, with serial production commencing in 2001. Development continued on upgraded models, with the F1 model being a true multirole platform capable of a full range of operations.

J.20 Fortropp II Program
The J.20 is a development of the original J.02, consisting of a larger airframe, wing area, forward canards and new engines capable of 3D thrust vectoring. The platform was designed with open systems architecture for ease of upgrading and to facilitate the future integration of emerging technologies. Capabilities built into the system from the outset include an onboard Electro-optical targeting system under the nose, functioning as a combination of an infra-red search and track system and an outboard targeting pod. The aircraft is also fitted with a NISG E/AR m/20  (AESA) radar. The platform is designed from the ground up to provide the pilot with the best possible battle picture and situational awareness and supply it in the most manageable form, as such the cockpit is outfitted with touchscreen wide image displays and the pilot's helmet is designed to display information directly onto the visor as opposed on a heads-up display. A two seat variant designated as an electronic warfare/SEAD platform is to be fielded in the near future with the second crewman able to operate teamed unmanned aerial systems.

Variants

 * J.02: Original variant accepted into service with limited air to ground capabilities, focused on Air Combat duties, accepted into service in 2002.
 * JT.02: Two seat tandem layout operational conversion trainer accepted into service alongside the J.02 in 2002.
 * J.02F1: Improved variant entering service in 2008, featuring a longer nose radome housing a more capable radar. Upgrades were also carried out to improve the platform's ground attack capabilities, making it a true Multi-Role Combat Aircraft. Most airframes were upgraded to this standard.
 * J.20 Fortropp II: A Derivative of the J.02 the J.22 is approximately 20% larger, featuring forward canards, a larger wing area, more hardpoints, a new electro-optical targeting suite and more powerful 3D thrust vectoring engines. The J.22 is set to replace several other airframe types, the first being the Navy’s ageing Sjovalkrje fighters.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 1
 * Length: 14.21 m (46 ft 7 in)
 * Wingspan: 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
 * Height: 4.42 m (14 ft 6 in)
 * Wing Area: 24.2 m2 (260 sq ft)
 * Empty Weight: 6,486 kg (14,299 lb)
 * Max Takeoff Weight: 12,247 kg (27,000 lb)
 * Powerplant: 2x RAEC turbofan, 27 kN (6,100 lbf) thrust each dry, 42.1 kN (9,500 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

 * Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1379mph, 2,220 km/h)
 * Range: 1,100 km (680 mi, 590 nmi)
 * Service ceiling: 16,800 m (55,100 ft)

Armament

 * Guns: 1x 20mm Revolver Cannon
 * Hardpoints: 9 in total (4x under-wing, 2x wingtip and 3× under-fuselage)

Operators
 Ringerike
 * In service with the Royal Ringerike Air Force

 Kironia
 * Kironian Defence Force 31 In Service

 Sannlibo
 * Sannlig Air Force: 72 License produced aircraft are in service with the Sannlig Forces under the designation JA02 Hök (Sannligs for "Hawk"). The aircraft were aquired as part of an agreement between the Ringeriker and Sannlig MoDs.