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The Kurogane/Dongfang Type-XX Divine Dragon (Akitei: 神竜; Shinryū; lit. 'divine dragon'), or H.47 Xiaolong (Guoyu: 神龍; shén lóng, ; lit. 'God Dragon'), is a  jointly developed and manufactured by Kurogane Aircraft Company of Akiteiwa and Dongfang Aerospace Industries of Kodeshia. The official Akitei designation is Kurogane Type XX land-based attack aircraft Divine Dragon (くろがね XX式陸上攻撃機 神竜; Kurogane XX-shiki rikujō kōgeki-ki shin ryū). The Kodeshi official designation is the Dongfang H-47 God Dragon (东方 轟-47 神龍; Hōng-47 Shénlóng )

Origins
It was initially developed to meet the requirements for a long-range attack and stand-off attack as well as an airborne nuclear deterrent for the Akitei and Kodeshi Air Forces. The Development of the Soryu can be traced back to a requirement expressed by the Akitei during the Great Kesh War in 1950s for a reconnaissance bomber that harnessed newly developed jet propulsion. Another key innovation adopted during the development process was the swept wing, drawing upon the latest aerospace research. The Divine Dragon represented a major innovation in post-Great Kesh War combat jet design, and contributed to the development of modern jet airliners.

Design
The Divine Dragon was a futuristic-looking, streamlined aircraft, with four turbojet (later turbofan) engines buried in the thick wing roots. Distinguishing features of the Victor were its highly swept T-tail with considerable dihedral on the tail planes, and a prominent chin bulge that contained the targeting radar, nose landing gear unit and an auxiliary bomb aimer's position. The Divine Dragon had a five-man crew, comprising the two pilots seated side by side and three rearward-facing crew, these being the navigator/plotter, the navigator/radar operator, and the air electronics officer (AEO).

Armaments and equipment
The Divine Dragon's bomb bay allowed heavier weapon loads to be carried at the cost of range. The type can carry nuclear bomb as required by the specification, the bomb bay was designed to carry several conventional armaments, including a single 10,000 kg (22,000 lb) or two 5,400 kg (12,000 lb) earthquake bombs, up to forty-eight 450 kg (1,000 lb) bombs or thirty-nine 910 kg (2,000 lb) sea mines.

Avionics and systems
The Divine Dragon had fully powered flying controls for the ailerons, elevators and rudder, with no manual reversion which, therefore required duplication as back-up. Since the control surfaces were fully powered an artificial feel unit was provided, fed by ram air from the pitot in the nose. As noted previously, the control system was duplicated in flying control units which received pilot and autopilot demands. Pilot control movements were transmitted via a low-friction mechanical system to the flying control units.

Engines
The Divine Dragon was initially powered by four turbojet engines. The engines were embedded in pairs in the wing roots. Because of the mid wing position, the tail was mounted at the tip of the fin to keep clear of the jet efflux. Later variants are powered by the newer turbofan which have a significantly higher thrust than the old turbojet engines.

Operational history
The Divine Dragon having undergone flight testing and has proven successful, with the flight test program including weapons tests of both bombs and air-to-surface missiles. Has entered service with the air forces of Akiteiwa and Kodeshia.

Akiteiwa
The first Divine Dragons were delivered to the the Akiteiwa forces in 19XX.

Kodeshia
The first God Dragons were delivered to the the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force in 19XX. After achieving initial operating capability, the H.47 was deployed for combat duties in reconnaissance operations against Selengeria. It has participated missions over northwest Kodeshia in Operation Menglong, against the rebel insurgency in 1983. The Imperial Kodeshi Air Force have operated XXX in service with the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force since 19XX.

Future and potential operators
At one point during the early 19XXs, [X nation] showed considerable interest in the acquisition of several bomber-configured Divine Dragons; in the end, the Divine Dragon has not yet serve with any operators other than the Akiteiwa Royal Air Force and the Kodeshi Imperial Air Force.

Prototype Models

 * Kurogane/Dongfang M.01AK
 * M = 模型/モデル; Móxíng/Moderu ("Model"),A = Akiteiwa, K = Kodeshia
 * Prototype version, six built.

Production Models

 * Kurogane/Dongfang Type XX Attack Bomber Model XX
 * Current Akitiewa strategic bomber variant with full strike and combat abilities. The Akitiewa Royal Air Force, has XXX in active service.


 * Kurogane/Dongfang H.47GZ
 * G = 搜救; Gōngjí ("Attack"), Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance")
 * Current Kodeshia strategic bomber variant with full strike and combat abilities. The Imperial Kodeshi Air Force, has XXX in active service.

Operators
 Akiteiwa  Kodeshia
 * Akiteiwa Royal Air Force: has operated Type XXs since 19XX. The ARAF has XXX Type XXs in active service.
 * Imperial Kodeshi Air Force: has operated H.47s since 19XX. The IKAF has XXX H.47GZ in active service.