Yunkar Yu. 58M Lance

Full name: '''Yunkar Yu. 58M Luptător Rapid Lance'''

Development
Based on Kesh war interception experience

Chezzetcook
The Yunkar 58.M LtR Lance was inducted into the Marine Nationale in 1962 as an temporary interceptor for ground based air defense squadrons. The initial order for 36 aircraft were inducted as Yunkar Lance I for interceptor. These aircraft were ordered direct from Yunkar. Following evaluation with Marine Nationale experiances a license production contract was agreed to and a modified variant produced by Chezzetcook's primary military aviation manufacturer Nieuport-Saulnier was introduced in 1968 for the Nieuport-Saulnier Lance C. The Lance C would serve as the primary fighter of the Garde Nationale until 1993 when it was replaced fully by the Nieuport-Saulnier Rapace. The 36 Marine Nationale Yunkar produced aircraft would transition from active interceptors to aggressor training aircraft in 1977, and would serve this role until retirement in 1992.

Specifications
General Characteristics


 * Crew: 1
 * Length: 16.65m
 * Wingspan: 7.1m
 * Height: 4.11m
 * Empty Weight: 6,350 kg
 * Maximum Takeoff Weight: 13,166 kg
 * Ordnance Weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
 * Power Plant: 1x Šjmopov-Yunkar M.215 afterburning turbojet engine
 * Dry Thrust: 10,000 lbf (44kN), 15,600 (69kN) with afterburner

Performance


 * Maximum Speed: 2450.1 km/h (Mach 2)
 * Combat Range: 680km (420 mi)
 * Ferry Range: 2,620 km (1,630 mi)
 * Service Ceiling: 15,000 m (49,200 ft)
 * Rate of Climb: 240 m/s or (48,000 ft/min)
 * Thrust/Weight: 0.54 with max. take off weight (0.76 loaded)

Armament


 * Internal Cannon: 1x 1x 2cm Oto Marjnšek 56.M KnDA with 730 rounds
 * Hardpoints: 7 external hardpoints with capacity of 1,800 kg
 * Missiles: 4 x Vynpal 56.M RcAA (Short Range, Air-to-Air Missile)
 * Other: Bombs, rockets, or other equipment.

Current Operators

 * Santa Magdalena - Licensed producer of the Yunkar 58.M, kept in service through upgrade kits developed domestically and by international companies.
 * Versonnex - Kept in service through upgrade kits developed domestically and by international companies.

Former

 * Modrovia - Retired in 1992.
 * Cezakia - Retired in 2005
 * Chezzetcook - Retired in 1993