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}}'''NVF''' is an aircraft manufacturing and design company headquartered in [[Alexandretta]], [[Meckelnburgh]]. Founded in {{AN|1685}}, NVF specializes in the design of electronic warfare, surveillance and ASW patrol aircraft. Its main manufacturing plant is located in | }}'''NVF''' is an aircraft manufacturing and design company headquartered in [[Alexandretta]], [[Meckelnburgh]]. Founded in {{AN|1685}}, NVF specializes in the design of electronic warfare, surveillance and ASW patrol aircraft. Its main manufacturing plant is located in [[Victoria (Meckelnburgh)|Victoria]]. The origin of the name "NVF" has been lost to time. NVF has one subsidiary division, Nimbo Air Services, that specializes in the Meckelnburgh strategic bombing development program, funded directly by the Meckelnburghish government. | ||
The original product line manufactured by NVF in {{AN|1685}} was more general, producing the MEDEVAC aircraft HP-228 Lifeline, weather collector WP-240 Blizzard, and maritime surveillance P-228 Fairwinds. In {{AN|1724}}, NVF produced its first combat aircraft, the STOVL attack fighter F-51 Balklands. After difficulties sustaining its fighter production line, NVF closed for five years until {{AN|1734}} as it retooled the company into an electronics and surveillance-focused manufacturer. | The original product line manufactured by NVF in {{AN|1685}} was more general, producing the MEDEVAC aircraft HP-228 Lifeline, weather collector WP-240 Blizzard, and maritime surveillance P-228 Fairwinds. In {{AN|1724}}, NVF produced its first combat aircraft, the STOVL attack fighter F-51 Balklands. After difficulties sustaining its fighter production line, NVF closed for five years until {{AN|1734}} as it retooled the company into an electronics and surveillance-focused manufacturer. | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 28 January 2026
| Type | Private, government subsidized |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 1685 AN |
| Headquarters | Alexandretta, Meckelnburgh |
| Number of locations | 1 offices, 1 manufactory |
| Area served |
 Meckelnburgh |
| Products |
Electronic-warfare aircraft Airborne early warning and control Maritime patrol aircraft |
| Website | nvf.mb |
NVF is an aircraft manufacturing and design company headquartered in Alexandretta, Meckelnburgh. Founded in 1685 AN, NVF specializes in the design of electronic warfare, surveillance and ASW patrol aircraft. Its main manufacturing plant is located in Victoria. The origin of the name "NVF" has been lost to time. NVF has one subsidiary division, Nimbo Air Services, that specializes in the Meckelnburgh strategic bombing development program, funded directly by the Meckelnburghish government.
The original product line manufactured by NVF in 1685 AN was more general, producing the MEDEVAC aircraft HP-228 Lifeline, weather collector WP-240 Blizzard, and maritime surveillance P-228 Fairwinds. In 1724 AN, NVF produced its first combat aircraft, the STOVL attack fighter F-51 Balklands. After difficulties sustaining its fighter production line, NVF closed for five years until 1734 AN as it retooled the company into an electronics and surveillance-focused manufacturer.
Products
Current
| Type | Role | Weight | Speed | Aircrew | Developed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWACS | |||||
| NVF E-61 Thunderbolt | AWACS | 83,915 kg | 854 km/h | 4 | 1750 AN |
| NVF E-60 MicrasEye | AWACS | 23,691 kg | 520 kn | 4 | 1685 AN |
| Maritime patrol & surveillance | |||||
| NVF P-16 Neptune | Maritime patrol | 62,730 kg | 907 km/h | 7 | 1743 AN |
| NVF P-6 Sagittarius | Maritime patrol | 61,491 lb | 761 km/h | 11 | 1741 AN |
| NVF P-228 Fairwinds | Maritime surveillance | 3,900 kg | 223 kn | 2 | 1685 AN |
| Environmental intelligence | |||||
| NVF WP-240 Blizzard | Weather collection | 33,112 kg | 250 kn | 22 | 1721 AN |
| Electronic warfare | |||||
| NVF EA-12 Silencer | Electronic warfare fighter | 15,011 kg | Mach 1.8 | 2 | 1747 AN |
Nimbo Air Services
| Type | Role | Weight | Speed | Aircrew | Developed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimbo B-4 Executioner | Strategic bomber | 14,500 kg | Mach 2.2 | 2 | 1751 AN |
Former
| Type | Role | Weight | Speed | Aircrew | Developed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVF F-51 Balklands | STOVL attack fighter | 6,370 kg | 1,183 km/h | 1 | 1724 AN |
| NVF HP-228 Lifeline | MEDEVAC | 3,900 kg | 223 kn | 6 | 1685 AN |
Operators
| Operator | Aircrafts |
|---|---|
 Luftkavallerie
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In popular culture
The fact that no one knows what the abbreviation NVF stands for has led to a few humorous suggestions:
