IE-9 Extended Songbird
| IE-9 Extended Songbird | |
| Type: | Light Attack Aircraft |
| Place of origin: |  Shireroth
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| Date In service: | 1703-onwards |
| Operators: | Shireroth
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| Number produced: | 292 |
| Number in Service: | - 288
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| Designed: | 1701 AN |
| Manufacturer: | IrenEnt (IDB-10) |
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| Length: | 11.38 m |
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| Wingspan: | 11.14 m |
| Propulsion: | 1 × FGT-8D turboprop, 1200 kW (1609 hp) |
| Range: | 1478 km |
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| Maximum Altitude: | 10668 m |
| Speed: | 590 km/h (320 kn) |
| Crew: | 2 |
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The IE-9 Extended Songbird is a low-wing, tandem-seat, single-turboprop, light attack aircraft developed by IrenEnt (IDB-10) with avionics provided by Drakorda Scientific Institute (IDB-17). A development of the IE-7 Songbird, the Extended Songbird entered demonstration trials in 1701 AN with four test-type aircraft delivered to the Flying Guards. While a leap ahead of its progenitor, this design continued to underperform the longstanding T-2/A-2 Saeqeh except when pushed to its absolute limit, with test pilots recommending further development before the design entered production.
In early 1703 AN, a revised design, the IE-9B entered demonstration trials. With a more powerful engine, the IE-9B exceeded the T-2/A-2 Saeqeh's cruising speed. Despite its lower operational range, its modernized avionics package and higher maneuverability led the Flying Guards to recommend the IE-9B for production.
