F-47 unveiled to press

The HCSAF's newest fighter, the F-47, has been officially unveiled to the media. The light fighter, designed to replace F-40s on the more minor worlds in the Clone Star Empire, is currently undergoing HCSAF operational testing and evaluation ahead of an entry into service in a few months. Up until now the HCSAF have kept it under wraps but now feel its time to show the type.

The F-47 is fairly unusual in that it is a subsonic basic fighter however for its role it will likely be perfect, and is much cheaper to maintain and operate than the ageing F-40s it will replace. Even taking into account the new build costs the HCSAF estimate the F-47 will pay for itself within 5 years of replacing a legacy plane.

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