Stavatti SM-27M COIN Airplane

[Matt308]

Recently the DoD has been approached about Counter Insurgency Aircraft for both domestic and international sales. Stavatti of Idaho is a leading manufacturer that has responded to Requests for Proprosals (RFPs). Check out the SM-27M Machete that somes in turboprop, turbofan and low bypass jet engine configs.

MODEL: SM-27S MACHETE™ & SM-27T MACHETE™


TYPE:
SM-27S
SM-27T


Single Seat COIN/CAS/FAC
Two Seat Tandem COIN/CAS/FAC/AT



CONFIGURATION PROFILED: SM-27S/T LRIP For Export to Qualified U.S. Allies

POWERPLANT:
Number and Type
Model
Shaft HorsePower (SHP)
Propelller Type
Propelller Diameter


Single, Three Shaft Turboprop
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G
2,290 @ 1,200 RPM
Dual 6-Blade Reversable Contra-Rotating Scimitar
108-in



ACCOMMODATION:
SM-27S
SM-27T


Single Pilot on Martin Baker MKUS.16L
Two Seat Tandem on Martin Baker MKUS.16L



FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM: Mechanical with Automatic Yaw Dampening



(1) x Oerlikon 30mm KCA with 250 rds
(1) x GD GAU-13/A 30mm Cannon with 250 rds
(1) x ATK 30mm M230LF with 250 rds
(1) x ATK 25mm Bushmaster III with 250 rds
(1) x ATK 50mm Bushmaster III with 250 rds


(2 to 4) x ATK 0.50 Caliber Bushmaster MG
(2 to 4) x FN Herstal 0.50 Caliber M3M
(1 to 2) x Dillion Aero 7.62mm M134



EXTERNAL ARMAMENT: Seven (7) External Hardpoints for 5,250 lbs Stores/Ordinance Using NATO Standard Lug Suspension











OVERALL SPAN:

OVERALL LENGTH:

OVERALL HEIGHT:

GROSS WING AREA:

WING
43 ft 0 in
34 ft 0 in

12 ft 0 in

196.4 sq ft

Leading Edge Sweep
Span
Area
Dihedral
Incidence
Aspect Ratio
Mean Aerodynamic Chord
Mean Airfoil

5°
43 ft 0 in
171 sq ft
2°
0°
8.9
4 ft 7 in
NACA 65(2)-415 Modified

[R988]

have to admit that is pretty cool, looks like a cross between an F/A-18, Su-27 and the XP-55.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

yeah does look pretty cool, for a foreign aircraft that is...

[Matt308]

Actually written up in Aviation Week as a viable candidate for a DoD RFP.