S.65 Sjørover

The S.65 Sjørover was a carrier capable Strike Aircraft designed for the Royal Ringerike Navy and adopted later by the Air Force. 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)