31.5.23

CAF order 120 K85QAA COIN aircraft

Following a full evaluation of thirty development K85QA, the latest version of the K85 COIN aircraft with an electro-fuel cell engine reducing acoustic and infra red emissions by a large amount, the Clone Air Force has placed an order for 120 K85QAAs.

This is the first proper production version of the QA series and has a number of small aerodynamic, avionic and energy management changes following a full evaluation of the earlier aircraft. The thirty evaluation aircraft will also be rebuilt to QAA standard.

Deliveries have already begun. The CAF aim to replace all remaining older K85s leaving them with a fleet of just NT and QA series aircraft by 2127.