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The Q-107 Grackle is a single-engine, multirole fighter jet developed by the Axdelian defence company ARMS. It was the first all-new combat aircraft developed domestically since the fall of the Noroist government, entering development in 1998. The aircraft had a troubled development, going far over it's initial budget due to several delays in development and allegations of embezzlement. Despite this, the plane is considered highly successful in what it aimed to be capable of, and has seen success in the export market. Since merging with Sentinel in 2017, the planes are now produced by Sentinel-ARMS. There are two variants, with the Q-107A taking off conventionally and the Q-107B having vectored thrust enabled V/STOL capability. A CATOBAR variant, tentatively named Q-107C, was cancelled in 2007 due to the aforementioned budgetary overruns and lack of international interest.
The Q-107 was named the Grackle in 2010, however it have since been given several nicknames by air forces fielding it, such as "Fat
== Development ==
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== Design ==
(Stealthy, blended fuselage largely made of composites and fully coated in radar absorbent materials. Aesthetically reminiscent of first generation jets with its frontal intake and relatively short body. Relaxed stability, large control surfaces and vectored thrust allow for great responsiveness and high angle of attack performance)
(Sensor fusion and network centric warfare are keystone capabilities of the Q-107. A complex mission computer processes data from the wide array of sensors in order to present information in a clean, ergonomic fashion to the pilot, who can customise how it is arranged for convenience. The fully glass cockpit lacks a HUD, with all relevant information being provided through the Situational Awareness and Targeting augmented reality headset)
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(Carries almost twice as much fuel as the Q-103S/SE thanks to its large blended delta wing, giving it a much larger operational range)
(Weapons can be stored in two large internal bays or on up to four removable pylons that can be jettisoned in flight to reduce RCS. The Q-107A has a 25mm cannon below the intake that can be
== Operators ==
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