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K3 and K58 to share platform

Two new warplane projects for the Clone Air Force are the K3 Pterodactyl advanced trainer and the K58 close support aircraft. Both are likely to enter service in the late 2110s. The Clone state aircraft manufacturer CAC has said that the two types will share a basic platform and configuration to save costs and cut development time.

However the two types will be different enough to warrant different type designations. The K3 is scheduled to arrive first with the first flight aimed for later this year and an entry into service planned for 2116. The K58 may enter service around 2118.