Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer)

Advanced Jet Trainer Concept

Spain | 2028

"The proposed Airbus Spain AFJT looks to compete in an already crowded marketplace as it relates to the lucrative Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft."

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 10/21/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site; No A.I. was used in the generation of this content.

Image from official Airbus concept artwork.

The Airbus Future Jet Trainer (AFJT) is an all-new, all-modern light-class jet-powered aircraft proposal being evolved by Airbus Spain. The type was originally drawn up to succeed an aging line of CASA C-101 "Aviojet" Advanced Jet Trainers (AJTs) currently employed by the Spanish Air Force but has now broadened in its market reach to serve most any European power seeking a modern AJT solution. While the Spanish Air Force eventually selected the Swiss-originated Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer for its standing requirement, the AFJT is still viewed as a tempting upgrade to those air services continuing to rely on such Cold War-era (1947-1991) types as the Dassault-Dornier "Alpha Jet" and BAe Systems "Hawk".

The AFJT program has been in active development since 2017 and would compare to contemporizes in the Boeing-Saab T-7A "Red Hawk" and the South Korean KAI T-50 "Golden Eagle" AJTs - the latter retaining a limited ability to carry air-dropped/air-launched stores.

Base on concept imagery, the proposed design includes tandem seating behind a slender nosecone assembly with each crewman housed under clear, wide-view canopies. Wing mainplanes are attached to wing root extensions and sport sweep back along the leading edges and clipped tips. The empennage is dominated by a single vertical fin with traditional low-mounted placement of the horizontal planes. At the base of the fin is the single exhaust port of the intended turbofan engine. A retractable tricycle undercarriage for ground-running is assumed as is an all-digital cockpit workspace and Fly-by-Wire (FbW) control scheme.

Engines at play currently (2020) include the Eurojet EJ200 (as used in the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter) and the Safran M88 from Dassault. While only one powerplant would be fitted to the proposed airframe, the turbofan would be reheat-capable to better train upcoming airmen in the nuances of transonic flight. Aspiration for the unit would be through a twin-intake arrangement, the openings positioned to either side of the fuselage feeding the air-breathing engine installation.

As with other modern AJTs, it is more than likely that the AFJT would be given some sort of light attack capability to match well against competing types like the KAI T-50.

If the product comes to fruition, the AFJT would enter a global AJT market that currently sees many viable options beyond just the in-development Boeing-Saab and the in-service KAI offerings. Nevertheless the design has gained local approval by Spanish authorities for both its potential local economic and global military impact and a prototype's first-flight is tentatively scheduled for 2025. Should the project evolve without issue, first-deliveries by customers would be had in or around 2027 with Initial Operating Capability (IOC) reached sometime before the end of the decade.

Content ©MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted.

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Airbus Spain AFJT Advanced Jet Trainer Concept.

1 x Eurojet EJ200 or Dassault Safran M88 afterburning turbofan engine of unknown thrust raiting.
Propulsion

746 mph
1,200 kph | 648 kts
Max Speed

49,213 ft
15,000 m | 9 miles
Service Ceiling

1,118 miles
1,800 km | 972 nm
Operational Range

30,000 ft/min
9,144 m/min
Rate-of-Climb

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Airbus Spain AFJT Advanced Jet Trainer Concept.

2
(MANNED)
Crew

45.9 ft
14.00 m
O/A Length

32.8 ft
(10.00 m)
O/A Width

13.1 ft
(4.00 m)
O/A Height

7,055 lb
(3,200 kg)
Empty Weight

12,125 lb
(5,500 kg)
MTOW

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer) Advanced Jet Trainer Concept .

None. A light-attack capability is assumed, however, based on what is seen in competing types of this class.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer) family line.

Airbus Future Jet Trainer (AFJT) - Base project name.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 0 Units
Contractor(s): Airbus Spain - Spain

[ Spain (possible) ]

1 / 1

Image of the Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer)

Image from official Airbus concept artwork.

Similar
Developments of similar form-and-function, or related, to the Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer) Advanced Jet Trainer Concept.

Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle

Going Further...
The Airbus Spain AFJT (Airbus Future Jet Trainer) Advanced Jet Trainer Concept appears in the following collections:

HOME

AVIATION INDEX

AIRCRAFT BY COUNTRY

AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookies

2024 Military Pay Scale Military Ranks U.S. DoD Dictionary Conversion Calculators Military Alphabet Code Military Map Symbols US 5-Star Generals WW2 Weapons by Country

The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT gmail.com. No A.I. was used in the generation of this content.

Part of a network of sites that includes Global Firepower, WDMMA.org, WDMMW.org, and World War Next.

©2024 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • Content ©2003-2024 (21yrs)