IE-7 Songbird

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IE-7 Songbird

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Type: Basic Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft
Place of origin: Shireroth Shireroth

Date In service: 1691-onwards
Operators:
Number produced: 86
Number in Service:
  • Shireroth - 41
  • Hurmu - 40

Designed: 1689 AN
Manufacturer: IrenEnt (IDB-10)

Length: 9.86 m
Width:
Wingspan: 11.14 m
Propulsion: 1 × FGT-6A turboprop, 740 hp (552 kW)
Range: 1,916 km
Endurance:
Maximum Altitude: 8,750 m
Speed: 458 km/h (247 knots)
Complement: 2
Armament:
  • Gunpods: 2 × Polybolos 12.7mm HMG
  • Hardpoints: 4 (two under each wing) with a capacity of 1,000 kg (2,200 lb)
Sensors and Processing Systems:
Cost:

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.