IE-7 Songbird
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IE-7 Songbird | |
Type: | Basic Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft |
Place of origin: | ![]() |
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Date In service: | 1691-onwards |
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Number produced: | 86 |
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Designed: | 1689 AN |
Manufacturer: | IrenEnt (IDB-10) |
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Length: | 9.86 m |
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Wingspan: | 11.14 m |
Propulsion: | 1 × FGT-6A turboprop, 740 hp (552 kW) |
Range: | 1,916 km |
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Maximum Altitude: | 8,750 m |
Speed: | 458 km/h (247 knots) |
Complement: | 2 |
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The IE-7 Songbird is a low-wing, tandem-seat, single-turboprop, basic trainer aircraft developed by IrenEnt (IDB-10). An initial limited run of 40 was purchased by the Imperial Forces in 1691 AN as part of a program to extend air capacity beyond that of the Flying Guards based in Shirekeep, especially in the arena of close air support. Comparable function to the T-2/A-2 Saeqeh, though underpowered in comparison.
In 1699 AN, following the integration of Drak-Modani defense companies into the Shirerithian R&D system, the Imperial Forces contracted for the development of an "Extended Songbird" upgraded with the more advanced technology now available.