✪Avionhawk A-115 Mauler Tactical Support Aircraft
The Avionhawk A-115 Mauler, developed by Avionhawk Tactical Aerospace & Arctic Exploration, is a next-generation close air support (CAS) jet built for precision strike, battlefield survivability, and superior low-speed agility. Drawing design inspiration from the A-10 Thunderbolt II and Su-25 Frogfoot, the Mauler is the successor to the A-M60 Warhorse, offering cutting-edge systems, radar-guided weapons, and modular pylon compatibility.
✪Key Features
- Subsonic twin-turbofan engine layout with raised cockpit and straight wings for optimal CAS handling
- Advanced avionics suite featuring 3 independent HUDs, internal radar gunsight, and GPS integration
- Combat-tested payload systems including autocannon, radar bombs, JDAMs, radar missiles, and countermeasures
- Operational range of 190 km at 40–50 RPS cruise, enabling extended missions and deep-strike capability
- 10 pylon hardpoints with flexible loadouts across belly, inner-wing, and outer-wing positions
- Reinforced landing gear and SU-25-style airbrake for short-field operations and steep attack runs
Pilot Systems
The A-115 features a single-seat cockpit with: - Ejection Seat for emergency pilot survival
- Weapons HUD: Ordnance, radar lock, and ammo status
- Flight HUD: Fuel, speed, altitude, time, and climb rate
- RWR HUD: Alerts for radar locks and missile tone; triggers chaff
- Independent Stabilizers: Roll, pitch, heading, and altitude hold
- Internal Radar Gunlock: Automatically tracks HUD-locked targets for cannon
Armament Overview
Weapon
Type
Qty
Guidance
Autocannon
Fixed gun, radar-locked
1
Radar Assist
Radar-Guided Bombs
Small dive-attack bombs
9
Radar
GBU-31 JDAM
Heavy precision bombs
2
Radar
Multipurpose Missiles
Radar-guided A2G/A2A
6
Radar
Chaff
Countermeasures
17
Auto/Manual
✪Specifications - Length: 19.75 m Wingspan: 21.25 m
- Height: 5 m Weight (Empty): 5,852.5 kg
- Top Combat Speed: 483 km/h Min Attack Speed: 220 km/h
- Max Speed (Empty): 500 km/h
- Range: 190 km at 40–50 RPS Fuel Dump: Full dump in ~2 min
- Tail Config: T-tail for dive control and safety
Cockpit & Controls - Left Panel: Fuel, battery, climb rate
- Right Panel: Lights and warning indicators
- Center Panel: Compass, artificial horizon, radar scope
- Lower Panel: Throttle, GPS, brakes, stabilizer toggles
Operational Tips - Cruise at 40–50 RPS for long-range flight (190 km)
- Perform attack runs at 220–300 km/h for best accuracy
- Deploy bombs from 400–1000 m altitude
- Use chaff when RWR HUD detects radar locks
- Activate flaps and airbrake for steep dives or landings
- Dump fuel if sustaining heavy damage to reduce fire risk
Start-Up Checklist - Battery → On
- Avionics + Stabilizers → On
- Flaps → Takeoff
- Engine → Start
- Throttle → 100+ RPS
- Release Brakes, Rotate, Gear Up
- Flaps → Off, Alt Hold → Engage
✪Avionhawk A-115 Mauler Tactical Support Aircraft vs. Avionhawk A-M60 Warhorse Support Aircraft
Legacy vs. Evolution
Category
Project Warhorse A-115
A-M60 Warhorse Support Aircraft
Difference
Max Combat Speed
483 km/h
375 knots (~694 km/h)
+44% for A-M60
Cruise Speed
280–320 km/h
280–300 knots (~520–555 km/h)
+78% for A-M60
Minimum Attack Speed
220 km/h
N/A
–
Range
~190 km @ 40–50 RPS
100+ km at 50% throttle
A-115 has longer effective range
Fuel Capacity
6,718.26 liters
9,590 liters
+42.7% for A-M60
Weight (Empty)
5,852.5 kg
7,019.4 kg
A-115 is 17% lighter
Cost
$85,732 USD
$80,165 USD
+6.9% for A-115
Avionics
3x HUDs, RWR, radar gunsight, GPS, full stabilizers
Basic HUD, roll & alt hold only
A-115 offers full combat suite
Armament (Types)
5 (autocannon, 2 bomb types, missiles, chaff)
5 (autocannon, 2 bomb types, missiles, flares)
Equal type count; A-115 has radar-guided edge
Missiles
6 Radar-Guided Multipurpose
4 AGM-B4 Anti-Tank
+2 for A-115 with all-weather lock-on
Bombs
9 Small Radar-Guided, 2 JDAM
5 Iron, 2 Gliding Bombs
A-115 has larger & more diverse payload
Countermeasures
17 Chaff (auto/manual, RWR-triggered)
12 Manual Flares
A-115 has smarter ECM response
Design Influence
Su-25 Frogfoot & A-10 Warthog
A-10 Warthog
A-115 combines East & West CAS design
Cockpit Systems
Multi-HUD, GPS, RWR, radar lock, advanced avionics
Simplified flight instruments & basic nav
A-115 is pilot-focused & immersive
Landing Systems
Flaps, SU-25-style airbrake, short-runway capable
Throttle-based control, no flaps
A-115 optimized for short-field ops
Pylon Config
10 hardpoints (3 belly, 7 wing-mounted)
Not specified
A-115 is highly modular
Start-up Procedure
Realistic cold-start with sequential avionics & throttle
Simplified 4-step quick launch
A-115 favors realism; A-M60 favors rapid sortie
✪Key Differences - The A-115 Mauler is purpose-built for [color=orange]precision strike, survivability, and range[/color], prioritizing low-speed handling and radar-guided munitions.
- The A-M60 Warhorse offers [color=gray]faster speed and heavier lift[/color] but lacks modern avionics, limiting its effectiveness in radar-based or high-threat environments.
- The Mauler uses radar-guided bombs and internal target locking, while the M60 depends on manual dive bombing and visual targeting.
- Avionhawk classifies the A-115 as a modernized tactical replacement for the M60 in Arctic CAS operations and long-range patrols.
Credits - Guided Bomb Pack (GBU)
- Turtle's Ejection Seat Pack
- NN/ALQ-1 Radar Warning + Chaff
- Artificial Horizon Fighter
- HEVS EHCS Weapon Controller
