Kyrenaian Aircraft Factories KAF-151 Thawr VTOL-Gunship

## KAF-151 Thawr VTOL-Gunship

The **Kyrenaian Aircraft Factories KAF-151 Thawr VTOL-Gunship** is a massive, huge gunship developed by KAF for military and law enforcement purposes. Its first flight was in 2022.

The Thawr builds on the experience of the Kyrenaian Aircraft Factories KAF-140 Qatara VTOL Troop Carrier, which it replaced starting 2045 (the Thawr was introduced in 2030). The Thawr is produced under license by Cumscóir Aircraft Manufactories Limited as the **Síoda VTOL-Gunship** and as the **Ochse VTOL Attack Craft** by the Flugwerft Elms-Sytzerheim.

## Design

* massive craft, wide hull with two short, but wide shoulder-mounted wings
	+ tailplane around a third of the entire length, cargo space underneath it (space for two cargo containers)
* four main jet engines, two mounted in the wings and two mounted in the tailplane - mounted on rotating blocks
* four maneuvering jets for extra nimbleness/fickleness
* computer assisted controls and stabilization
* two-seat cockpit, side-by-side
* armoured to STANAG 4569, Level 6
* cargo capacity: 20 passengers in hull, 20 tons externally
	+ aft cargo ramp
	+ three wheels
* radar, LIDAR, radar warning receiver, laser warning receiver, missile approach warning sensor, ECM, directional infrared countermeasures, and chaff and flare dispenser
* datalink, satelite uplink
* electro-optical targetting system
* cyberlink-compatible fly-by-light avionics
* 1 nose-mounted twin Machine Gun, Heavy, Model 2015, updated in 2050 to Machine Gun, Heavy, Model 2044
* aft winch

### Variants

* Mark III: Introduced in 2050, as described above.
* Mark IV: Introduced in 2067, electronics update, stronger, more fuel-efficient engines, 24 tons external cargo capacity
* VIP: Flight Readiness of the Sultan, introduced in 2046.

## Service History

### GSCC

GSCC has a number of Síodas in service, using them as air transports especially for the Air Cavalry Units, GSCC Bluetiful Banner and GSCC Umber Banner. Due to the enormous size of the Síoda, the Assassination Unit, GSCC Carnelian Banner usually declines the airlift, but both Command Units, GSCC Carnelian Banner and GSCC Onyx Banner have a flight at their disposal. GSCC Periwinkle Banner, one of the PR-Units, has a few for PR-Purposes. Two VIP-Síodas are permanently assigned to GSCC Red Banner.

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**Small Arms**

Eabhar E-17 Handgun, Eabhar E-26 Handcannon, Carbine, Automatic, Model 2040, Pistol, Automatic, Model 2038, Long Rifle, Model 2043, Machine Gun, Light, 2041, Machine Gun, Heavy, Model 2044, Long Rifle, Heavy, Model 2060, Carbine, Heavy, Automatic, Model 2059

**Heavy Weapons**

Sealsaill ATGM System, AT-Weapon, Unguided, Model 2030, Grenade Launcher, Infantry, Model 2055, Raicleabán AAGM System, AT-Weapon, Unguided, Model 2055, Mortar, Heavy, Model 2065, Machine Gun, Grenade, Model 2039, Field Gun, 155mm, Model 2023

**Light and Transport Vehicles**

Eagreiné Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, Iascasi Amphibious Weapons Carrier, G 47 Utility Half-Track, G 50 Sports Touring Bike, G 51 ATV, TLM 2040, Utility Car, Light, Model 2039

**Heavy Vehicles**

Sionnach-IV Armoured Personnel Carrier (in different variants), Cealg-III Autonomous Light Tank, Schneebär III Heavy Main Battle Tank

**Drones**

**Aircraft**

Síoda VTOL-Gunship, Eiteagh Light Scout VTOL, Sciathán Spardrí Mark X

**Ships**

Tender Vessels *GSCCS Uiscehath* and *GSCCS Criáni*
Meantán-class Landing Boat, Tanks
Baobhan Sith class Automated Cruisers
Bean-Nighe-class Automated Submarines
Numerous Freighters

**Other Equipment**

Dornán Air Defense Complex, GC-1 Áine Solar Electrolysis Plant, Cnagari C-11 Jetpack, Scathamagh S-2 Infantry Armour System, Cnagari-Scathamagh CS-1 Jetpack Armour System

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