S.65 Sjørover

The S.65 Sjørover was a carrier capable Strike Aircraft designed for the Royal Ringerike Navy. It was designed to carry out attacks at low level, primarily against shipping, however it was also a very capable ground attack platform, seeing service in the Sorland War. It was also adapted into the Nuclear Strike Role. In 1977 a much improved version the S.65-77 was introduced, adding a multitude of new capabilities.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 2
 * Length: 63 ft 5 in (19.33 m)
 * Wingspan: 44 ft (13 m)
 * Height: 16 ft 3 in (4.95 m)
 * Wing Area: 514 sq ft (47.8 m2)
 * Empty Weight: 30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
 * Powerplant: 2 × KF Mk.62 turbofan engines, 11,000 lbf (49 kN) thrust each

Performance

 * Range: 2,000 nmi (2,300 mi, 3,700 km)
 * Maximum speed: 580 kn (670 mph, 1,070 km/h) at 200 ft (61 m)
 * Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,000 m)