EADS Mako

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EADS Mako
EADS Mako jet trainer mockup at Paris Air Show June 1999.jpg
Mako mock-up at Paris Air Show, 1999
Type: Jet trainer
Design country:

European UnionEuropean Union European Union

Manufacturer:

EADS

The EADS Mako was a project for a jet trainer that was developed but not implemented for numerous European air forces as part of the Eurotrainer program. The Mako is also known under the names "Mako-LCA" ("Light Combat Aircraft") or "HEAT" ("High Energy Advanced Trainer").

description

The origins of the Mako go back to the AT-2000 program, on the basis of which the Mako was developed. Germany , France , Spain , Finland , Sweden , Greece and the United Arab Emirates support the project as potential operators of the Mako , which is why EADS concluded numerous supplier contracts with companies from these countries (including Diehl Aerospace , Alenia Aermacchi , Dassault Aviation , Saab etc. .).

EADS initially planned to use the Eurojet EJ200 of the Eurofighter Typhoon as the engine. However, this plan was abandoned prematurely for unknown reasons. Instead, the General Electric F414 M Turbofan should be used. This should be developed by Volvo, as they already had experience with the adaptation of the F414 to the Saab Gripen .

The Mako has stealth technology properties, due to composite materials and airframe composed of flat surfaces. The technology is based on the MBB Lampyridae stealth jet.

In order to meet the political needs of European armaments projects, EADS planned to distribute production to nine locations in seven countries. However, this did not happen because the United Arab Emirates left the project in 2009, creating a funding gap. The original date for the first flight was initially postponed to 2010. In the meantime, however, there were increasing doubts about the necessity of the project, as the jet trainer market was covered by types such as the M-346 “Master” , T-50 “Golden Eagle” or Jak-130 “Mitten” . This made export success of the Mako unlikely and ultimately led to the termination of the project.

Technical specifications

Parameter Data
crew 2
length 13.75 m
span 8.25 m
height 4.50 m
Wing 25.08 m²
Empty mass 5800-6200 kg (depending on the version)
Max. Takeoff mass approx. 13,000 kg
Top speed Mach 1.5
Service ceiling 15,240 m
Use radius 1300 km
Range 3700 km
Engines a General Electric F414 M turbofan engine with up to 75 kN thrust

Armament

Since the Mako was never realized, the weapon options were never finally determined. The last known plans provided for the installation of the " Mauser BK-27 " gun. Furthermore, a payload of up to 4500 kg should be possible at seven external suspension points.

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ EADS Mako / AT-2000 . Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  2. ^ Mako Advanced Trainer and Light Attack Aircraft . Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  3. ^ EADS and UAE put Mako trainer on the agenda . March 27, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2019.