The K58 Raptor is a light attack version of the K3 Pterodactyl trainer which has a hybrid turbofan / electric ducted fan for fuel economy and sonic stealth. The Clone Air Force is funding a light fighter version of the Raptor to be called the K58AD.
This will be a cheap fighter for secondary theatres, replacing the K47 Freedom in production. Although over 360 have been made the CAF have soured on the K47 which is plagued with poor reliability and has not met the intended performance targets.
If the K58AD project works out then production will begin next year. The CAF have cancelled most of the outstanding K47 order, just planes already in production will be completed. Five hundred K58ADs have been ordered.
