Javelin A-11 Trueno
| Javelin A-7 Trueno heavy attack aircraft | |
| Type | Heavy attack aircraft |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Introduced | 1744 AN |
| Number built | 32 (as of 1752 AN) |
| Designed | 1738 AN-1743 AN |
| First flight | 17.VI.1743 AN |
| Manufacturer | Javelin Industries |
| Primary user |
Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Unit cost | NAX€68 million |
| Crew | 1 |
| Length | 16.8 m |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m |
| Height | 4.6 m |
| Empty weight | 12,400 kg |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,800 kg |
| Powerplant | 2 x Javelin JT-112 high-bypass turbofan (42 kN each) |
| Maximum speed | 680 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 560 km/h |
| Combat radius | 460 km (full ordnance) |
| Ferry range | 4,150 km |
| Loiter time | 2.5 hours (on station with combat load) |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m |
| Primary armament | 1 x GAU-12 Trueno 30mm seven-barrel rotary cannon (1,350 rounds) |
| Hardpoints | 11 (8 underwing, 3 fuselage) with 7,260 kg capacity |
| Ordnance | Missiles, bombs, rockets, gun pods, targeting pods |
| Armor | Titanium-ceramic composite bathtub protecting cockpit and critical systems; self-sealing fuel tanks; redundant flight controls |
| Survivability | Designed to sustain hits from 23mm cannon fire and remain flyable; engines mounted high and separated to reduce simultaneous loss |
| Avionics | AN/AAQ-42 targeting pod; integrated helmet-mounted display; digital glass cockpit |
The Javelin A-7 Trueno (Alexandrian: A-7 Tonnerre; Martino: A-7 Trueno, meaning "Thunder") is a heavy attack aircraft developed by Javelin Industries for the Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Designed specifically for close air support and anti-armor operations, the Trueno is built around its powerful 30mm rotary cannon and optimized for survivability in high-threat ground fire environments. The aircraft entered service in early 1744 AN, with initial deliveries arriving just months before the outbreak of the Fourth Euran War.
Development of the A-7 began in 1738 AN following a Department of Defense requirement for a dedicated ground attack platform to replace aging T-5/A-5 Tejón de Miel aircraft in the heavy attack role. Javelin Industries designed the Trueno with survivability as the primary consideration, incorporating a titanium-ceramic composite "bathtub" structure surrounding the cockpit and critical flight systems capable of withstanding direct hits from 23mm anti-aircraft cannon fire. The twin engines are mounted high on the rear fuselage and physically separated to prevent a single hit from disabling both powerplants. Flight control systems feature triple redundancy with manual reversion capability, allowing pilots to maintain control even after sustaining significant battle damage. The aircraft's signature weapon is the GAU-12 Trueno rotary cannon, a 30mm seven-barrel weapon capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute, optimized for destroying armored vehicles, fortifications, and hardened targets. During the Fourth Euran War, A-7 pilots flying close air support missions against National Salvation Council positions in Oportia reported multiple instances of returning to base with extensive battle damage that would have downed less survivable aircraft. Production has remained limited as the Force 1752 initiative prioritized fighter and bomber programs, though the A-7's combat performance has generated increased interest in expanding procurement.
Operators
| Country | Operator | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle Alexandrie |
Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie | 32 | Production at 4 per year (1744 AN-1752 AN); combat debut Fourth Euran War (1745 AN) |
