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Bell 407M Helicopter
- Advanced Avionics: Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck
- High Maneuverability: Light single engine design with responsive handling
- Multi-role Capability: Armed reconnaissance
- Superior Survivability: Armored pilot seats
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Bell 412 EPX Helicopter
- Advanced Avionics: Bell BasiX Pro integrated avionics
- High Maneuverability: BLR Strake and Fast Fin systems improve handling
- Multi-role Capability: Supports transport, firefighting
- Superior Survivability: Twin-engine architecture
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Robin Radar IRIS Drone Detection Radar
- Detection Range: Up to 12 km
- Frequency Band: X-band, 8.775 to 9.800 GHz
- Antenna Type / Technology: Rotating radar antenna
- Target Tracking Capacity: Multi-target tracking, exact maximum not publicly specified
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C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 362 knots (417 mph)
- Range: Mission dependent, more than 2,000 nautical miles in typical tactical configurations
- Payload Capacity: Up to 42,000 lb
- Crew: Typically 3 to 6, depending on mission
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Saab Gripen F Fighter Jet
- Generation: 4.5th
- Maximum Speed: Mach 2
- No. of Engines: 1
- Radar Range: 1
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F-22s Raptor Fighter Jet
- Generation: 5th
- Maximum Speed: Mach 2.25 (~1,500 mph / 2,414 km/h)
- No. of Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100
- Radar Range: ~125–150 miles (fighter-sized target, approximate)
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Airbus A330 MRTT+ Refueling Tanker
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.86
- Range: Up to 8,700 nmi / 16,000 km, family figure
- Payload Capacity: Up to 45 tonnes
- Crew: Typically 2 flight crew plus mission crew
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Airbus A330 MRTT Refueling Tanker
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.86
- Range: Up to 16,100 km / 8,700 nm
- Payload Capacity: Up to 45,000 kg
- Crew: 2 flight crew, plus mission crew as required
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AIM-424 Malice Missile
- Guidance System: Not publicly disclosed
- Maximum Speed: Not publicly disclosed
- Launch Compatibility: F/A-18E/F, F-35C, future F/A-XX
- Warhead Technology: Blast fragmentation
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Dovbush T40 Drone
- Maximum Speed: Not publicly disclosed
- Endurance: More than 24 hours
- Operational Range: More than 2,000 km
- Payload Capacity: Not publicly disclosed
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MiG-25 Foxbat Fighter Jet
- Generation: 3rd
- Maximum Speed: Mach 2.83
- No. of Engines: 2
- Radar Range: About 85 km, early RP-25 Smerch
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Boeing C-40C Clipper Airlift
- Maximum Speed: 530 mph (Mach 0.8)
- Range: 4,500 to 5,000 nautical miles
- Payload Capacity: 42 to 111 passengers
- Crew: 10, varies by mission
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