The Clones have begun production of the first 5th generation K85QA (Quiet Attack) COIN aircraft. Thirty development aircraft are being built which will be used for field tests. If all goes well then full-scale production will begin in 2124. The Clones say at least a thousand K85QAs will be built, replacing all K85s older than the NT (though probably including some of the oldest NT too).
The QA is a fully-electric aircraft powered by fuel cells and said to be over 85% quieter than the NT (the target is 90% though some work on aerodynamics still needs to be done). As well as acoustic stealth the QA also has active lighting built into it's skin for visual stealth. The QA also has a new wing and a brand new tactical sub-system and communications/data link stack.
The first K85QAs are expected to enter service with CAF regiments in a few months. They will be operated alongside NTs.
