KF J.02 Fortropp

The J.02 Fortropp is a single 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.

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 2014, featuring a diverterless supersonic inlet, a longer nose radome housing an active electronically scanned array radar, an electro-optic targeting sensor (IRST, and laser rangefinder,) and a new electronic warning and countermeasures pod atop the vertical stabiliser. The version is also fitted with an improved KF Mk.32EF1 thrust-vectoring control engine, giving the fighter supermaneuvrability. Upgrades were also carried out to improve the platform's ground attack capabilities, making it a true Multi-Role Combat Aircraft.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 1
 * Length: 16.03 m (52 ft 7 in)
 * Wingspan: 9.25 m (30 ft 4 in)
 * Height: 5.43 m (17 ft 10 in)
 * Wing Area: 33 m2 (360 sq ft)
 * Empty Weight: 9,750 kg (21,495 lb)
 * Max Takeoff Weight: 19,277 kg (42,499 lb)
 * Powerplant: 1x KF Mk.32E afterburning turbofan engines, 79.43 kN (17,860 lbf) thrust dry, 125 kN (28,000 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

 * Maximum speed: 2,305 km/h (1,432 mph, 1,245 kn)
 * Maximum speed: Mach 2.1
 * Range: 2,250 km (1,400 mi, 1,210 nmi)
 * Combat range: 900 km (560 mi, 490 nmi)
 * Service ceiling: 17,000 m (56,000 ft)

Armament

 * Guns: 1x Stalgilde AK.30 30mm Revolver Cannon
 * Hardpoints: 11 in total (6× under-wing, 2× under-intake and 3× under-fuselage) with a capacity of 5600 kg of external fuel and ordnance

Users
 Ringerike
 * In service with the Royal Ringerike Air Force

 Kironia
 * Kironian Defence Force 31 In Service