NDAA completes first phase of flight testing; K-18D

The DDS' forthcoming light attack and ground support aircraft, the NDAA A-12, has completed the first phase of flight testing. Prototype 01 XA-12 made it's maiden flight in December (a couple of weeks late due to teething troubles) but flight testing proceeded without any problems. The test pilots have called the NDAA a very nice plane to fly.



Prototype 01 has returned to the factory for fitting out with a first build of the attack system to be fitted to the type and will be joined by Prototype 02 for more extensive flight testing which will take place into the Summer. The DDS hope to start building production NDAAs and get them into service in 2110.

Meanwhile the Dino close support aircraft, the K-18, has been unveiled in a customised version for the DDS. The K-18D is fully localised and replaces the Dino IR sensors with the same DDS designed pack to be fitted to NDAA. The first evaluation K-18D is expected to be handed over to the DDS this Spring and the DDS will work with the Dinos on integrating DDS systems and weapons into the K-18D. The type could reach DDS squadrons before the end of the year. The DDS have 150 on order.