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|name= TC8 Tristmeamt |
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|image= [[File:Trintercarrier8.png|300px]] |
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|caption= A diagram of the TC8 Tristmeam.|alt= |
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|type= [[Airlift|Strategic/tactical airlift]] |
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|manufacturer= [[Comhréamh Defence and Space]] |
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|first flight= 6 December 2021 |
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|introduced= 2023 |
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|retired= |
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|produced= 2021–present |
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|primary user= [[Mirhaimian Leathóirí]] <br /> [[Thalorian Leathóirí]] <br /> [[Federation of Thøn Air Force]] <br />[[Costalani Air Command]] <br />''[[Trintercarrier 8#Operators|See operators]]'' |
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|status= In service |
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The '''CDS Trintercarrier 8''', designated the '''TC-8''' and otherwise known as the '''Tristmeam''' or simply the '''Trintercarrier 8''', is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic and tactical airlifter designed by Comhréamh Defence and Space, a joint venture between ±0.000 Aeronautics, LPF Aerospace, Taráin Aerostructure and Teáncáir Aerospace Consolidation. The Tristmeam is named after a semi-mythical whale that sank ships around the Kahl Sea for the majority of the eleventh century. |
The '''CDS Trintercarrier 8''', designated the '''TC-8''' and otherwise known as the '''Tristmeam''' or simply the '''Trintercarrier 8''', is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic and tactical airlifter designed by Comhréamh Defence and Space, a joint venture between ±0.000 Aeronautics, LPF Aerospace, Taráin Aerostructure and Teáncáir Aerospace Consolidation. The Tristmeam is named after a semi-mythical whale that sank ships around the Kahl Sea for the majority of the eleventh century. |
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The Trintercarrier 8 is primarily used as a strategic airlifter, however, it also has the capability to be also used for tactical airlift operations. The TC-8 is currently used by the air forces of Mirhaime, Thalor, Costalan and Thøn. It has been used for a wide range of operations, from providing the necessities to the victims of the 2024 Phaus Landslide to delivering military equipment from the manufacturer to the customer’s military, the TC-8 has a wide range of uses. |
The Trintercarrier 8 is primarily used as a strategic airlifter, however, it also has the capability to be also used for tactical airlift operations. The TC-8 is currently used by the air forces of Mirhaime, Thalor, Costalan and Thøn. It has been used for a wide range of operations, from providing the necessities to the victims of the 2024 Phaus Landslide to delivering military equipment from the manufacturer to the customer’s military, the TC-8 has a wide range of uses. |
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== Specifications == |
== Specifications == |
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* '''Wing Area:''' 358 m<sup>2</sup> |
* '''Wing Area:''' 358 m<sup>2</sup> |
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* '''Aspect Ratio:''' 7.011 |
* '''Aspect Ratio:''' 7.011 |
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* '''Empty Weight:''' |
* '''Empty Weight:''' 155,034 kg |
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* '''Max takeoff weight:''' |
* '''Max takeoff weight:''' 355,000 kg |
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* '''Fuel Capacity:''' 198,000 L |
* '''Fuel Capacity:''' 198,000 L |
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* '''Powerplant:''' 4 x TT1 Fan X40 turbofan engines, each producing 431 kN of thrust. |
* '''Powerplant:''' 4 x TT1 Fan X40 turbofan engines, each producing 431 kN of thrust. |
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* '''Ferry Range:''' 12,350 km |
* '''Ferry Range:''' 12,350 km |
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* '''Service Ceiling:''' 15,000 m |
* '''Service Ceiling:''' 15,000 m |
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* '''Takeoff Run at MTOW:''' 2, |
* '''Takeoff Run at MTOW:''' 2,600 m |
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* '''Takeoff Run at |
* '''Takeoff Run at 220,000 kg total weight:''' 1,100 m |
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* '''Takeoff Run at 240,000 kg total weight:''' 1,100 m |
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* '''Takeoff Run at 180,000 kg total weight:''' 920 m |
* '''Takeoff Run at 180,000 kg total weight:''' 920 m |
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* '''Landing Distance:''' 1,010 m |
* '''Landing Distance:''' 1,010 m |
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