The new advanced hybrid trainer for the Clone Air Force, the K3 Pterodactyl, has been cleared to begin production following extensive type proving tests. The first production K3s are expected to be completed by the Spring though the first K3 squadron is not expected to be operational until 2117.
The K3 is an advanced trainer that had a hybrid propulsion system of a turbofan and a ducted electrically driven fan. The K3 can fly solely on the fan powered by fuel cells and in this mode has a very low acoustic signature. A COIN version, the K58, is currently in development which will make great use of this sonic stealth.
