Fighters
1170 (+570) K45 Falcon (F-45)
The K45 is the primary fighter in the CAF, a stealthy fighter-bomber with excellent agility and air-ground capabilities. It has replaced the F-40 as the front-line equipment of the CAF. The K45 is expected to number around 1800 eventually of which about 900 were the K45A. Followed by the 2nd generation K45C which entered service in 2114.
Work is now beginning on the next update K45F set for the early 2130s. Some of the A fleet will receive a mid-life upgrade (K45AM) late in the 2120s.
366 (+9) K47 Freedom (F-47)
The Freedom is a cheap light fighter designed for secondary worlds in the empire and low-intensity theatres. It entered service in late 2112. Production is ending in 2124.
0 (+500) K58AD Raptor
366 (+9) K47 Freedom (F-47)
The Freedom is a cheap light fighter designed for secondary worlds in the empire and low-intensity theatres. It entered service in late 2112. Production is ending in 2124.
0 (+500) K58AD Raptor
A light fighter version of the K58 COIN aircraft. To be built from 2125.
645 K40 Ford (F-40)
The K40 is the workhorse of the CAF, a robust and reliable multirole fighter that has served on all fronts. Older K40s have been replaced by the K45 and later on the K47 too. 260 K40s have been rebuilt using K45 technology including the K45 databus and weapon management system as the K40S to keep them going until 2130 though most of the rest of the fleet will be withdrawn by the mid-late 2120s.
Attack aircraft
1438 (+91) K84 Bombardier (A-84)
The primary attack aircraft of the CAF is the K84 Bombardier (once known by its codename Beergarden) bombtruck which like the K40 has served on all fronts the CAF has been involved on. The K84 is a basic aircraft but is an excellent platform to attach weapons and sensors to. The K84F has replaced many older examples and has support for the new generation of stand-off CAF air weapons. 200 new build K84G plus 70 refurbished examples will replace the 250 oldest A-84s. 40 EW attack K84FEA are also being built.
3033 (+120) K85 Browning (A-85)
The K85 is the primary COIN aircraft of the CAF and serves everywhere in a counter-insurgency, liaison and army co-operation role. The K85 is a piston-engined aircraft based on a trainer but is tough and reliable and excellent for low-intensity warfare and general duties. The K85QA with a battery-fuel cell powerplant entered service in 2123 and will replace all Brownings older than NT. Thirty pre-production development aircraft have been built, 120 production specification QAA will now be built (the pre-production being updated to QAA standard).
45 K58 Raptor
New close-support aircraft which entered service from 2118. It is derived from the K3 trainer.
The K40 is the workhorse of the CAF, a robust and reliable multirole fighter that has served on all fronts. Older K40s have been replaced by the K45 and later on the K47 too. 260 K40s have been rebuilt using K45 technology including the K45 databus and weapon management system as the K40S to keep them going until 2130 though most of the rest of the fleet will be withdrawn by the mid-late 2120s.
Attack aircraft
1438 (+91) K84 Bombardier (A-84)
The primary attack aircraft of the CAF is the K84 Bombardier (once known by its codename Beergarden) bombtruck which like the K40 has served on all fronts the CAF has been involved on. The K84 is a basic aircraft but is an excellent platform to attach weapons and sensors to. The K84F has replaced many older examples and has support for the new generation of stand-off CAF air weapons. 200 new build K84G plus 70 refurbished examples will replace the 250 oldest A-84s. 40 EW attack K84FEA are also being built.
3033 (+120) K85 Browning (A-85)
The K85 is the primary COIN aircraft of the CAF and serves everywhere in a counter-insurgency, liaison and army co-operation role. The K85 is a piston-engined aircraft based on a trainer but is tough and reliable and excellent for low-intensity warfare and general duties. The K85QA with a battery-fuel cell powerplant entered service in 2123 and will replace all Brownings older than NT. Thirty pre-production development aircraft have been built, 120 production specification QAA will now be built (the pre-production being updated to QAA standard).
45 K58 Raptor
New close-support aircraft which entered service from 2118. It is derived from the K3 trainer.
0 (+100) K19NGE Borehole
Long-range attack aircraft for stand-off strike, interdiction and to carry ASIM to attack targets in low orbit. Expected from 2124.
Reconnaissance, EW & AEW
867 (+44) K72 Mustang (R-72)
The K72 is a key type for the CAF, most serve as the tactical reconnaissance platform (K72TR) though others serve as communications posts (K72ECR), weather reconnaissance (K72W), Drone directors (K72DR), EW and Comint roles (K72E). 140 of the latest K72ACR Airborne Communications Relay have been ordered. 75 of the oldest are due for withdrawal.
28 K44E Sparktruck (EC-440)
This is an EW/ECM version of the K44 transport, modified to a variety of EW roles.
44 (+4) K44AEW Watchtower (E-1)
The K44AEW is an AEW version of the K44, it has a large radar in a rotary dome atop the fuselage.
130 K85O Orion (O-47)
These are disarmed older K85s used for a variety of roles including secondary reconnaissance, general purpose liaison, combat training and communications. Conversions began in 2110.
109 Q03 Black Dragon (RQ-3)
This is a small catapult launched drone able to provide real-time imagery back to troops in the field. It entered service in 2110. An upgraded version with acoustic stealth and sensor improvements (Q03BQA) is currently in development.
10 (+30) Q01 Kestrel (RQ-1)
The Q1 is a reconnaissance UCV (also known as UCAV-RX) which entered service in 2120. It is a stealthy supersonic UCAV.
10 (+65) Q02 Patroller (RQ-2)
This new reconnaissance UAV is designed for long-endurance patrolling and works in conjunction with the K72DR. From 2118.
21 M01
This is an unmanned surveillance blimp jointly operated by the CAF and CNAS.
Training
146 K40T Ford (TF-40)
The two-seat version of the K40 is used as an advanced trainer and weapons testing trainer. Part of the fleet will be upgraded to K40TC to enable training for K45C. Most K40Ts are derivatives of the mid-life K40C/E family though some are of the later K40G.
88 (+32) K03 Pterodactyl
This is an advanced trainer to prepare pilots for the K45C. It is operated jointly by the CAF and CNAS. Entry into service was from 2116. It is powered by an innovative hybrid engine that combines a turbofan with an electrically powered ducted fan for low-speed and cruise flight.
704 K01 Kestral (T-1)
The K01 is a small jet trainer. A new model called K01M is replacing the oldest aircraft with some also being rebuilt and upgraded as the K01MR which shares the new avionics as the M but retains the legacy airframe and engine. The M can also be used in the COIN/light attack role though this is mostly to be used for combat weapon training.
485 (+105) K76 Graduate (T-76)
The Future Basic Trainer (FBT) to replace the K75 has been in construction from 2111, it is based in some ways on the K85NT platform though is mostly a clean sheet design.
10 K48T Vulture (T-80)
The K48Ts provide multi-engine training facilities for the CAF, they are ex-transport K48s refurbished and fitted for the training role (though retaining a secondary transport role).
Transport
358 (+12) K44 Cargoking (C-440)
The K44 is the primary transport aircraft of the CAF, all can be easily configured to carry a mixture of passengers and/or cargo. Some also serve as K44K tankers, K44V VIP transports and K44E EW aircraft plus also the AEW K44AEW both listed separately. New build aircraft are the K44D based on the 440-5 airliner with next generation engines and carbon-fibre wing. Around 100 are to be upgraded and rebuilt to MEL standard which is similar to new-build K44M standard.
41 (+85) K60 Executive (C-460)
The K60 is a new supplementary transport based on the CAC 460 airliner (a 2 engined version of the 440-5 more or less). Deliveries began in 2109. A new version, K60EP, can match the K44 short field performance and will become the main variant in service. A tanker version K60K is also being built.
157 (+16) K48 Cargolifter (C-485)
The K48 is a smaller transport used to supplement the K44. It can land at smaller airfields and thus is often used on less important / developed worlds.
63 K91 Cranefly (C-491)
The K91 is a STOL transport for remote areas, it uses tilt-engines and blown flaps for STOL performance. An armed version for COIN the K91AC Combat Cranefly is also used by CAF-E.
172 (+128) K39 Carnival (C-426)
These small twin engined transports operates in the light transport, liaison and communications roles. A tanker version, the K39K, is also being built. From 2111.
12 K38 Skyshuttle (C-380)
Based on the CCA 380 regional airliner this is used for personnel transport replacing the K20 and K37V. It entered service in 2112.
Helicopters
8171 (+40) Z26 Halogen (H-26)
The Z26 is an iconic weapon in the CAF having gained so much combat experience. The type is known as the Z26A though officially it is the Z26 and there are A (attack), C (transport), S (naval) and V (VIP) variants. The Z26A was notable for having jet engines and could operate as an aircraft with it's rotor disengaged. 200 new build Z26WNM (for the Air Force) and WNS (for Navy) are being built from 2110 though 1200 older ones will be withdrawn without replacement.
Reconnaissance, EW & AEW
867 (+44) K72 Mustang (R-72)
The K72 is a key type for the CAF, most serve as the tactical reconnaissance platform (K72TR) though others serve as communications posts (K72ECR), weather reconnaissance (K72W), Drone directors (K72DR), EW and Comint roles (K72E). 140 of the latest K72ACR Airborne Communications Relay have been ordered. 75 of the oldest are due for withdrawal.
28 K44E Sparktruck (EC-440)
This is an EW/ECM version of the K44 transport, modified to a variety of EW roles.
44 (+4) K44AEW Watchtower (E-1)
The K44AEW is an AEW version of the K44, it has a large radar in a rotary dome atop the fuselage.
130 K85O Orion (O-47)
These are disarmed older K85s used for a variety of roles including secondary reconnaissance, general purpose liaison, combat training and communications. Conversions began in 2110.
109 Q03 Black Dragon (RQ-3)
This is a small catapult launched drone able to provide real-time imagery back to troops in the field. It entered service in 2110. An upgraded version with acoustic stealth and sensor improvements (Q03BQA) is currently in development.
10 (+30) Q01 Kestrel (RQ-1)
The Q1 is a reconnaissance UCV (also known as UCAV-RX) which entered service in 2120. It is a stealthy supersonic UCAV.
10 (+65) Q02 Patroller (RQ-2)
This new reconnaissance UAV is designed for long-endurance patrolling and works in conjunction with the K72DR. From 2118.
21 M01
This is an unmanned surveillance blimp jointly operated by the CAF and CNAS.
Training
146 K40T Ford (TF-40)
The two-seat version of the K40 is used as an advanced trainer and weapons testing trainer. Part of the fleet will be upgraded to K40TC to enable training for K45C. Most K40Ts are derivatives of the mid-life K40C/E family though some are of the later K40G.
88 (+32) K03 Pterodactyl
This is an advanced trainer to prepare pilots for the K45C. It is operated jointly by the CAF and CNAS. Entry into service was from 2116. It is powered by an innovative hybrid engine that combines a turbofan with an electrically powered ducted fan for low-speed and cruise flight.
704 K01 Kestral (T-1)
The K01 is a small jet trainer. A new model called K01M is replacing the oldest aircraft with some also being rebuilt and upgraded as the K01MR which shares the new avionics as the M but retains the legacy airframe and engine. The M can also be used in the COIN/light attack role though this is mostly to be used for combat weapon training.
485 (+105) K76 Graduate (T-76)
The Future Basic Trainer (FBT) to replace the K75 has been in construction from 2111, it is based in some ways on the K85NT platform though is mostly a clean sheet design.
10 K48T Vulture (T-80)
The K48Ts provide multi-engine training facilities for the CAF, they are ex-transport K48s refurbished and fitted for the training role (though retaining a secondary transport role).
Transport
358 (+12) K44 Cargoking (C-440)
The K44 is the primary transport aircraft of the CAF, all can be easily configured to carry a mixture of passengers and/or cargo. Some also serve as K44K tankers, K44V VIP transports and K44E EW aircraft plus also the AEW K44AEW both listed separately. New build aircraft are the K44D based on the 440-5 airliner with next generation engines and carbon-fibre wing. Around 100 are to be upgraded and rebuilt to MEL standard which is similar to new-build K44M standard.
41 (+85) K60 Executive (C-460)
The K60 is a new supplementary transport based on the CAC 460 airliner (a 2 engined version of the 440-5 more or less). Deliveries began in 2109. A new version, K60EP, can match the K44 short field performance and will become the main variant in service. A tanker version K60K is also being built.
157 (+16) K48 Cargolifter (C-485)
The K48 is a smaller transport used to supplement the K44. It can land at smaller airfields and thus is often used on less important / developed worlds.
63 K91 Cranefly (C-491)
The K91 is a STOL transport for remote areas, it uses tilt-engines and blown flaps for STOL performance. An armed version for COIN the K91AC Combat Cranefly is also used by CAF-E.
172 (+128) K39 Carnival (C-426)
These small twin engined transports operates in the light transport, liaison and communications roles. A tanker version, the K39K, is also being built. From 2111.
12 K38 Skyshuttle (C-380)
Based on the CCA 380 regional airliner this is used for personnel transport replacing the K20 and K37V. It entered service in 2112.
Helicopters
8171 (+40) Z26 Halogen (H-26)
The Z26 is an iconic weapon in the CAF having gained so much combat experience. The type is known as the Z26A though officially it is the Z26 and there are A (attack), C (transport), S (naval) and V (VIP) variants. The Z26A was notable for having jet engines and could operate as an aircraft with it's rotor disengaged. 200 new build Z26WNM (for the Air Force) and WNS (for Navy) are being built from 2110 though 1200 older ones will be withdrawn without replacement.
The fleet is expected to be greatly reduced over the next decade. The Z26 will eventually be replaced by the Future Universal Helicopter (FUHX).
293 Z36 Helium (CH-36)
The Z36 is a twin-rotor heavy lift helicopter also used as a troop transport.
0 (+?) Z77 New Heavy Lift Helicopter
A Z36 replacement planned for the late 2120s to replace the Z36.
266 (+400) Z50 Dragonfly (AH-50)
The ZK50 was an attempt to create a dedicated attack helicopter to replace the Z26A in anti-tank operations (as the Z26A is a general purpose helicopter at heart so is a big target). The result took a long time to reach fruition due to a multitude of technical problems but now the Dragonfly serves in the elite anti-tank squadrons.
293 Z36 Helium (CH-36)
The Z36 is a twin-rotor heavy lift helicopter also used as a troop transport.
0 (+?) Z77 New Heavy Lift Helicopter
A Z36 replacement planned for the late 2120s to replace the Z36.
266 (+400) Z50 Dragonfly (AH-50)
The ZK50 was an attempt to create a dedicated attack helicopter to replace the Z26A in anti-tank operations (as the Z26A is a general purpose helicopter at heart so is a big target). The result took a long time to reach fruition due to a multitude of technical problems but now the Dragonfly serves in the elite anti-tank squadrons.
The next version will be the Z50NG Advanced Dragonfly with new sensors, tactical suite, engines and improved stealth. Deliveries from 2125.
407 Z27T Talent (TH-27)
The Z27T is a small two-seat helicopter used for training.
35 Z90 Cherry
These are Cherrybee CBH-90 helicopters imported from the UNP for liaison and reconnaissance duties. Deliveries from late 2115.
407 Z27T Talent (TH-27)
The Z27T is a small two-seat helicopter used for training.
35 Z90 Cherry
These are Cherrybee CBH-90 helicopters imported from the UNP for liaison and reconnaissance duties. Deliveries from late 2115.
