Avionhawk A-115 Mauler Tactical Support Aircraft
✪Avionhawk A-115 Mauler Tactical Support Aircraft
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The [b]Avionhawk A-115 Mauler[/b], developed by [i]Avionhawk Tactical Aerospace & Arctic Exploration[/i], 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 [b]A-10 Thunderbolt II[/b] and [b]Su-25 Frogfoot[/b], the Mauler is the successor to the A-M60 Warhorse, offering cutting-edge systems, radar-guided weapons, and modular pylon compatibility.
✪Key Features
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[*] [b]Subsonic twin-turbofan engine layout[/b] with raised cockpit and straight wings for optimal CAS handling
[*] [b]Advanced avionics suite[/b] featuring 3 independent HUDs, internal radar gunsight, and GPS integration
[*] [b]Combat-tested payload systems[/b] including autocannon, radar bombs, JDAMs, radar missiles, and countermeasures
[*] [b]Operational range of 190 km[/b] at 40–50 RPS cruise, enabling extended missions and deep-strike capability
[*] [b]10 pylon hardpoints[/b] with flexible loadouts across belly, inner-wing, and outer-wing positions
[*] [b]Reinforced landing gear and SU-25-style airbrake[/b] for short-field operations and steep attack runs
Pilot Systems
The A-115 features a single-seat cockpit with:
[*] [b]Ejection Seat[/b] for emergency pilot survival
[*] [b]Weapons HUD:[/b] Ordnance, radar lock, and ammo status
[*] [b]Flight HUD:[/b] Fuel, speed, altitude, time, and climb rate
[*] [b]RWR HUD:[/b] Alerts for radar locks and missile tone; triggers chaff
[*] [b]Independent Stabilizers:[/b] Roll, pitch, heading, and altitude hold
[*] [b]Internal Radar Gunlock:[/b] 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
[*] [b]Length:[/b] 19.75 m [b]Wingspan:[/b] 21.25 m
[*] [b]Height:[/b] 5 m [b]Weight (Empty):[/b] 5,852.5 kg
[*] [b]Top Combat Speed:[/b] 483 km/h [b]Min Attack Speed:[/b] 220 km/h
[*] [b]Max Speed (Empty):[/b] 500 km/h
[*] [b]Range:[/b] 190 km at 40–50 RPS [b]Fuel Dump:[/b] Full dump in ~2 min
[*] [b]Tail Config:[/b] T-tail for dive control and safety
Cockpit & Controls
[*] [b]Left Panel:[/b] Fuel, battery, climb rate
[*] [b]Right Panel:[/b] Lights and warning indicators
[*] [b]Center Panel:[/b] Compass, artificial horizon, radar scope
[*] [b]Lower Panel:[/b] 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 [b]A-115 Mauler[/b] is purpose-built for [color=orange][b]precision strike, survivability, and range[/b][/color], prioritizing low-speed handling and radar-guided munitions.
[*] The [b]A-M60 Warhorse[/b] offers [color=gray][b]faster speed and heavier lift[/b][/color] but lacks modern avionics, limiting its effectiveness in radar-based or high-threat environments.
[*] The Mauler uses [b]radar-guided bombs and internal target locking[/b], while the M60 depends on [i]manual dive bombing and visual targeting[/i].
[*] Avionhawk classifies the A-115 as a [b]modernized tactical replacement[/b] for the M60 in Arctic CAS operations and long-range patrols.
Credits
[*] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2986594503]Guided Bomb Pack (GBU)[/url]
[*] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2751349660]Turtle's Ejection Seat Pack[/url]
[*] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3111028997]NN/ALQ-1 Radar Warning + Chaff[/url]
[*] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2115825654]Artificial Horizon Fighter[/url]
[*] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2959116997]HEVS EHCS Weapon Controller[/url]
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