Sannsystems Falk

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Sannsystems Falk (Military Designation: JA2000 Falk)
JA2000Falk.jpg
General information
Manufacturer Sannsystems AB
— S² Aerospace
Designer
History
Introduction date 2000
Notes

The Sannsystems Falk or JA2000 Falk (JA is the abbreviation for "Jakt og Angrep", Sannligs for "Fighter and Attack") is a sannlig single-engine multi-role combat aircraft, entering service in the year 2000. It has a considerable export success and will remain in production until at least 2040.

Reason for the export success is the in comparison very simple and modular architecture of the jet as well as its low maintenance and operational requirements. As well, the jet can land and take off from short or unsurfaced runways.

Development

Background

Already in the 80s, the Sannlig Government as well as the Air Force have forseen, that the license produced A-71 Valkyr and J-71 Musvråg will reach the end of their lifespan between 2000 and 2010. To simplify the structure of the Air Force the sannlig governemnt saw the need to replace both platforms by only one multi-role fighter jet. Furtherly the government decided to again develop a domestic solution, which would also see success on the export market. The structure of the airframe as well as the electronics should be built as a simple and modular architecture, making the production less costly and reducing maintenance costs. Yet the modular architecture should also enable easier upgrades and retrofits with recent technologies during the lifespan. By that the overall life-cycle costs were inherently reduced. Additionally the sannlig government wanted the jet to be able to perform take-offs from short and unpaved runways, to be able to use airfields with limited infrastructure.

Following the assetion of all needs of the Air Force and the Government, the parliament approved the program as well as the governments intent to task Sannsystems AB with developing the fighter.

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Flygsystem 2025

A drawing of a Flygsystem 2025

"Flygsystem 2025" is a working title for a development program, which aims to transform the Falk into a more capable 4.5 generation multirole fighter jet. Parts of this program include a more powerful engine, larger wings and an increased payload. This will also result a larger amount of hardpoint (11 instead of 9). Additionally the cockpit windows and the hull will be made up of different materials to significantly reduce the heat and radar signatures. Also the sannlig government aims to increase the air-to-ground capability of the Falk with the help of this program.

Furtherly the electronic systems will be digitalized and the modularity is as well to be increased. Many capabilities, such as SEAD/EW, can then be used by attaching certain modules and packages, some of them being podded solutions, which can be attached and removed as necessary to fullfil the assigned mission.

The prototype for the "Flygsystem 2025" made its first flight in october 2022. In early 2023 the Sannlig Ministry of Defense decided to make a first order of 48 new build "Flygsystem 2025", which are to be introduced as "JA-2500 Super Falk" from 2026 onwards. They shall serve as a stop-gap solution, until the Next Generation Fighter from the joint development program with Ringerike, enters service.

Variants

JA-2000-T/Falk-T

The T-Variant ("T" means "Tvilling", Sannligs for "Twin") is the twin seater variant, which is originally dedicated to fulfill the trainer role. From the B-Standard onwards the T-variant can also more extensively be used in the strike role, by repurposing the second crew member as a weapons officer. The dedicated twin-seat strike aircraft is then designated "TS" ("Tvilling/Slåg", "Twin/Strike") and features a retrofitted datalink and enhanced controlling options for the weapons officer. Via specialised pod solutions the Falk-TS can also be used in the SEAD-Role, although this solutions retains technical limitations.

JA-2500 Super Falk

The JA-2500 is a heavily upgraded variant, featuring more powerful engine, larger wings and an increased payload. This will also result a larger amount of hardpoint (11 instead of 9). Additionally the cockpit windows and the hull will be made up of different materials to significantly reduce the heat and radar signatures. The prototype made its first flight in october 2022. In early 2023 the Sannlig Ministry of Defense decided to make a first order of 48 new build "JA-2500 Super Falk", which are to be introduced from 2026 onwards. They shall serve as a stop-gap solution, until the Next Generation Fighter from the joint development program with Ringerike, enters service.

KAI Sorcerer - 6B11

The KAI Sorcerer - 6B11 is an air superiority fighter modification of the Falk. It has been manufactured jointly by Kotama Aerospace Industries and Sannsystems AB for the Kotamic Royal Air Force since 2004. The aircraft is flown in a combat ready state by the KRAF 1st Squadron, 2nd Squadron, and 24th Squadron. While five non-combat variants are flown by the Spirit Cats Demonstration Squadron as of 2024.

Specifications

General Characteristics

3-view drawing of a Sannsystems Falk
Sideview of a Falk in the standard paint sceme
  • Crew: 1 or 2
  • Length: 15.2 m (49 ft 10 in), single seater
    15.9 m (52 ft), twin seater
  • Wingspan: 8.6 m (28 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 30 m2 (320 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 16,500 kg (36,376 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 3,400 kg (7,500 lb) (internal); 4535 L (3537 kg) External with 3 drop tanks (2x1700L + 1x1135L)
  • Payload: 7,200 kg (15,900 lb)[479]
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hyger TF/A61-98 afterburning turbofan engine, 61.83 kN (13,900 lbf) thrust dry, 98 kN (22,000 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 2,100 km/h (1,300 mph, 1,100 kn) at 15240 m
  • Maximum speed: Mach 2
  • Combat range: 1,500 km (930 mi, 810 nmi)
  • Ferry range: 4,000 km (2,500 mi, 2,200 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 16,000 m (52,000 ft)
  • g limits: +9/−3
  • Wing loading: 283 kg/m2 (58 lb/sq ft)
  • Thrust/weight: 1.04
  • Takeoff distance: 500 m (1,640 ft)
  • Landing distance: 600 m (1,969 ft)

Armament

Weapon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Air-to-Air Missiles
LvM.98 1 1 - - - - - 1 1
LvM.71 - 1 1 - - - 1 1 -
LvM.21 - 1 1 - - - 1 1 -
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Yggdrasil/Elding/Njørd 125 - - - 4 - 4 - - -
Yggdrasil/Elding/Njørd 250 - - 1 1 - 1 1 - -
Yggdrasil 500 - - 1 1 - 1 1 - -
Yggdrasil 1000 - - - 1 - 1 - - -
Air-to-Surface Guided Bombs
Bifrøst/Valkyrie/Dværgur 125 - - - 4 - 4 - - -
Bifrøst/Valkyrie/Dværgur 250 - - 1 1 - 1 1 - -
Bifrøst/Valkyrie/Dværgur 500 - - 1 1 - 1 1 - -
Bifrøst/Valkyrie/Dværgur 1000 - - - 1 - 1 - - -
Air-to-Surface Bombs
Hammer 125 - - - 4 - 4 - - -
Hammer 250 - - 1 1 - 1 1 - -
Hammer 500 - - 1 1 - 1 1 - -
Hammer 1000 - - - 1 - 1 - - -
Podded electronic systems
Himmeløye A Targeting Pod - - - - 1 - - - -
Himmeløye B Reconnaissance Pod - - - - 1 - - - -
Himmeløye E SEAD/EW Pod - - 1 - - - 1 - -

Operators

 Sannlibo

 Gardarike

  • Gardic Air Guard: A large number of license produced Falks are in service with the Air Guard of Gardarike.

 Kotama

  • Kotamic Royal Air Force: As of 2022, 50 aircraft have been jointly produced by KAI and Sannsystems for the KRAF. 45 of those being the combat capable A-variants, while 5 are the non-combat demonstration variants flown by the Spirit Cats.
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