L-36 Tikari

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EAC L-36 Tikari

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Flight of L-35Fs flown by the Uudesan Ilmavoimat

Description
Role Interceptor
Crew 1
First Flight 9 August 2025 (STS)
Entered Service 2028
Manufacturer Enkeli Aircraft Corporation, Uudestaan
Dimensions
Length 18.05 m 59.22 ft
Wingspan 7.62 m 25 ft
Height 3.75 m 12.03 ft
Wing area 21.60 m² 235.64 ft²
Weights
Empty 6,350 kg 14,000 lb
Loaded 9,365 kg 20,640 lb
Maximum takeoff 13,170 kg 29,027 lb
Powerplant
Engines (L-36A/D) Enkeli L7-A3 turbojet
(L-36E/F) Enkeli L7-A9 turbojet
Thrust 66.73 kN1 19,000 lbf1
Afterburner 144.6 kN1 32,500 lbf1
Performance1
Maximum speed 2,430 km/h 1,518 mph
Combat radius 700 km 438 mi
Ferry range 2,900 km 1,812 mi
Service ceiling 17,000 m 55,800 ft
Rate of climb 330 m/s 65,000 ft/min
Avionics
Avionics (L-36A/E) UET R-93 RADAR
(L-36F) UET R-105 RADAR
Armament
Guns One 30 mm VML-990 cannon with 500 rounds
Bombs 3,500 kg (7,700 lb)
Missiles

LOH-33, HSAM-9X (L-36F Only)
LO-44, AAM-20A <L-36F Only>
LO-44,
FA-100, ECM Pods,
S-88 LM-56, LM-60

1Figures for L-36F