IAI to unveil military trainer jet

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IAI to unveil military trainer jet; Gentleman, The Javelin
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spiderweb6969	Jun 8 2005, 06:10 PM Post #1
Posts: 2,700 Group: Elite Member #427 Joined: April 11, 2005	Jun. 7, 2005 1:28 \| Updated Jun. 7, 2005 8:57 IAI to unveil military trainer jet By MARC DAUGHERTY Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has joined with US-based Aviation Technology Group (ATG) to develop the first Israeli military jet since the collapse of the Lavi project in the late 1980s, senior management sources told The Jerusalem Post Monday. Much less ambitious and smaller than the Lavi, the Javelin advanced jet trainer hopes to address the global demand for next generation training aircraft and light combat jets. The tandem-seat, twin-engine plane will be suited for a variety of military training and support requirements. "The Javelin will be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Air Show, and we expect the aircraft to take off for its maiden flight very soon," an IAI source said. "Israel offered Colorado-based aircraft manufacturer Aviation Technology Group its hi-tech knowhow, marketing expertise and industrial facilities to develop and sell the military version of the Javelin jet." IAI conducted preliminary design work several years ago for a new advanced military trainer, but faced with mushrooming development costs of nearly $200 million it teamed up with ATG to develop and promote a very lightweight plane with clear potential for further military applications. IAI is bringing its avionics and design experience to the project and believes an enhanced military version could be launched as soon as next year. IAI said that "since the collapse of the Lavi fighter program in 1987, the Israeli government decided explicitly to abandon future military aircraft projects, regarding them as too risky. By moving to develop the first Israeli military jet since the Lavi project was shut down, IAI has made a conscious decision to move from its former role as a mere subcontractor and spare parts supplier for overseas military industries to a manufacturer of main military aeronautical platforms. "Both the Javelin advanced light combat jet and the Dhruv transport helicopter project we're now marketing with the Indians move us back into the exclusive military aircraft manufacturing club, something IAI has been looking forward to for many years." The Javelin will fly at 0.9 Mach, or about 1,100 kph, just shy of supersonic speed. It will weigh approximately 2,700 kg. The Javelin's cockpit and avionics will be compatible with the display and other systems in advanced generation fighters, including the F-15, F-16, MiG-29, Sukhoi-30, Rafale and Eurofighter. Systems will include embedded simulations of combat scenarios, simulated operation of weapons and self-defense systems and mission planning and debriefing capabilities. IAI expects to enter the largely untapped market of military jet training, citing the fact that approximately half of the world's advanced trainer fleet is more than 20 years old and far more expensive to maintain than a modern jet such as the Javelin. IAI also sees a strong market in Asia, and is likely to offer the aircraft to the IAF as a replacement for its early-1960s Fouga Magisters. "The Israel Air Force keeps fully informed of the Javelin's development, and we employ retired combat pilots to benefit from their experience and input as to future Israeli jet training needs," IAI said. A civilian version will sell in the US for about $2.5 million.



possible	Jun 11 2005, 02:01 AM Post #2
Member Posts: 798 Group: Regulars Member #414 Joined: March 26, 2005	Quote: The driving concept behind the Javelin is to combine state-of-the-art glass instrumentation, safety features, and wide-fan sweep technology jet engines into a two-place executive jet. With its high speed, maneuverability, and unprecedented performance, coupled with the economy, reliability, and comfort of a light business jet, the Javelin has no equal in general aviation. http://www.avtechgroup.com/ huh?! Quote: Advanced Jet Trainer Military training around the world is undergoing fundamental changes. Most training systems are 25 to 40 years old and reflect an era when fighter aircraft were difficult to fly and weapons employment was relatively simple. However, the complexity of the modern battlefield, and the sophisticated technology of fighter aircraft, places a burden on the modern fighter pilot which is much more difficult than merely flying the aircraft. Twenty-first century aviators must simultaneously push the envelope, analyze real-time systems data, and rapidly make command decisions, all while operating under extremely stressful conditions. Defense budgets are shrinking, making affordability crucial. Approximately 47% of the world's advanced trainer fleet is more than 20 years old. These older trainers are difficult and expensive to maintain compared to modern systems. The Javelin AJT (Advanced Jet Trainer) is a result of a cooperative effort between ATG and Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to address the global need for a next generation trainer with a ratio of training capabilities to acquisition and operating cost that cannot be matched. The Javelin AJT is an innovative concept based on ATG's civil two-seat certified jet, the Javelin, and is optimally suited for a variety of advanced military training and support requirements. http://www.avtechgroup.com/ that's better.
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