Javelin A-9 Gavilán
| Javelin A-9 Gavilán light attack aircraft | |
| Type | Light attack and counterinsurgency aircraft |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Introduced | 1744 AN |
| Number built | 48 (as of 1752 AN) |
| Designed | 1739 AN-1743 AN |
| First flight | 4.IX.1743 AN |
| Manufacturer | Javelin Industries |
| Primary user |
Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Unit cost | NAX€14 million |
| Crew | 2 (pilot and weapons systems officer; single-seat variant available) |
| Length | 11.4 m |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m |
| Height | 3.9 m |
| Empty weight | 3,200 kg |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg |
| Powerplant | 1 x Javelin PT-9 turboprop (1,600 shp) |
| Maximum speed | 590 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 480 km/h |
| Combat radius | 550 km |
| Ferry range | 2,400 km (with external tanks) |
| Loiter time | 3.5 hours (on station) |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m |
| Armament | 2 x 12.7mm machine guns (fuselage-mounted, 250 rounds each) |
| Hardpoints | 5 (4 underwing, 1 centerline) with 1,500 kg capacity |
| Ordnance | Bombs, rockets, gun pods, precision-guided munitions, reconnaissance pods |
| Avionics | Glass cockpit; integrated mission computer; laser designator; forward-looking infrared |
| Features | Armored cockpit and engine; self-sealing fuel tanks; capable of operating from unimproved airstrips; low maintenance requirements |
| Operating cost | NAX€1,200 per flight hour |
The Javelin A-9 Gavilán (Alexandrian: A-9 Épervier; Martino: A-9 Gavilán, meaning "Sparrowhawk") is a light attack and counterinsurgency aircraft developed by Javelin Industries. Designed as an affordable, rugged, and easy-to-maintain platform for light strike, armed reconnaissance, and counterinsurgency operations, the Gavilán is intended for both domestic service and export to Raspur Pact partner nations. The aircraft entered service with the Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1744 AN and saw its first combat operations during the Fourth Euran War.
Javelin Industries developed the A-9 in response to demand for a cost-effective combat aircraft that smaller air forces could acquire, operate, and maintain without extensive infrastructure or specialized training pipelines. The single turboprop engine provides excellent fuel efficiency with an operating cost of approximately NAX€1,200 per flight hour, a fraction of the cost of jet-powered combat aircraft. The airframe is designed for simplicity and durability, capable of operating from unimproved grass or dirt airstrips with minimal ground support equipment. Maintenance can be performed by technicians with general aviation training, and the aircraft requires only 4.5 maintenance hours per flight hour. The tandem two-seat configuration accommodates a pilot and weapons systems officer for complex missions, though a single-seat variant is available for customers preferring simplified operations. Armament options include fuselage-mounted 12.7mm machine guns, underwing rockets, bombs up to 250 kilograms, gun pods, and precision-guided munitions when paired with the optional laser designator. The cockpit and engine compartment feature armor protection against small arms fire, and self-sealing fuel tanks reduce vulnerability to ground fire during low-altitude operations. During the Occupation of Oportia, A-9 aircraft conducted armed overwatch, convoy escort, and strike missions against dispersed insurgent positions, demonstrating the type's suitability for sustained counterinsurgency campaigns. Javelin Industries has marketed the Gavilán to Raspur Pact partners as an affordable solution for border patrol, counterinsurgency, and pilot training, with several nations expressing interest in procurement.
Operators
| Country | Operator | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle Alexandrie |
Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie | 48 | Production at 6 per year (1744 AN-1752 AN); combat debut Fourth Euran War (1745 AN). |
