CASA C-101 Aviojet

CASA C-101 Aviojet
Country	Spain
Role	Advanced jet trainer & light attack aircraft
First flight	27 June 1977
Built	166

The CASA C-101 Aviojet is a low-wing single engine jet-powered advanced trainer and light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by Spanish aircraft company Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA).

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General Characteristics (Typical Trainer/Attack Variant)

The CASA C-101 Aviojet is a Spanish-designed low-wing, single-engine jet-powered aircraft developed for the dual role of advanced pilot training and light ground attack. It is configured with a tandem cockpit, where the instructor sits higher than the student to ensure excellent forward visibility. The aircraft is noted for its high fuel economy and long endurance for a jet trainer.

Property	Typical Value (C-101BB/CC)
Role	Advanced Jet Trainer / Light Attack
Manufacturer	CASA (Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA, Spain)
First Flight	June 27, 1977
Crew	2 (Student and Instructor, in stepped tandem)
Length	12.50 m (41 ft 0 in)
Wingspan	10.60 m (34 ft 9 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	6,300 kg (13,889 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine: One Honeywell TFE731-5-1J turbofan engine (C-101CC variant). Earlier variants used the TFE731-2 or TFE731-3.
Thrust Output: Approximately 19.13 kN (4,300 lbf) (military power reserve up to 20.91 kN / 4,700 lbf).
Design Feature: Features an unconventional, large internal weapons bay located beneath the rear cockpit, allowing for greater armament flexibility or the carriage of reconnaissance/ECM equipment.
Ejection Seats: Equipped with two Martin-Baker Mk10 zero/zero ejection seats.
Avionics: Later versions include a Head-Up Display (HUD) and mission computers supporting continuously computed attack modes (CCIP, CT, CCIL).
Aerobatic Team: The Spanish Air Force’s Patrulla Águila aerobatic team uses a dedicated trainer version of the aircraft (C-101EB).

Performance and Armament

Maximum Speed: Up to 806 km/h (501 mph, 435 knots) at altitude (Mach 0.8 maximum dive speed).
Service Ceiling: 12,800 m (42,000 ft).
Ferry Range: 2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi).
Endurance: Maximum endurance up to 7 hours; typical training mission is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Rate of Climb: High rate, around 24.9 m/s (4,900 ft/min).
External Hardpoints: Six underwing hardpoints for external stores.
Maximum External Load: Up to 2,220 kg (4,894 lb).
Internal Armament Bay Options:
- 30 mm DEFA cannon (with 130 rounds) OR
- Twin 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M3 machine guns (with 440 rounds).
Typical Ordnance: Unguided rockets (70 mm FFAR), various general-purpose bombs, and AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missiles.