Aerotech Fireburst

The Aerotech Fireburst was an Edropian fighter aircraft used by the Edropian Air Force during and after the Great Laraniem War. It was produced in greater numbers than any other Edropian aircraft. The Fireburst was revolutionary at the time and helped the LPS to gain air superiority in Atrapis by 1938. Many different versions were designed and produced over the years, starting with Mk I in 1937 and ending with Mk IV in 1946.

The Fireburst featured the typical Aerotech camouflage and was easily the fastest Edropian aircraft at the time, with the Fireburst Mk II reaching speeds of up to 600 km/h (370 mph). The Fireburst remains very popular among enthusiasts today and is generally regarded one of the best aircraft ever build.

General characteristics

 * Crew: 1
 * Length: 9.10 m (29 ft 10 in)
 * Wingspan: 11.25 m (36 ft 11 in)
 * Height: 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in)
 * Wing area: 22.5 m2 (242 sq ft)
 * Empty weight: 2,300 kg (5,071 lb)
 * Gross weight: 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
 * Max takeoff weight: 3,040 kg (6,702 lb)
 * Powerplant: 1,100 kW (1,470 hp)
 * Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propeller

Performance

 * Maximum speed: 600 km/h (370 mph, 320 kn)
 * Range: 770 km (478 mi)
 * Combat range: 400km (249 mi)
 * Ferry range: 1,800 km (1,100 mi) with fuel tank
 * Service ceiling: 11,100 m (36,500 ft)
 * Rate of climb: 13 m/s (2,600 ft/min)
 * Time to altitude: 2,000 m (6,561 ft) in 4 minutes 10 seconds
 * Wing loading: 133.5 kg/m2 (27.35 lb/sq ft)
 * Power/mass: 0.36 kW/kg (0.22 hp/lb)