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== Operational History == | == Operational History == | ||
=== [[Armed Forces of Arcerion]] === | === [[Armed Forces of Arcerion]] === | ||
[[File:Weapon loaded kestrel.jpg|thumb|An Aeroco Kestrel of No.55 Squadron (Strike) AAF, banks away from the camera as part of a combat air patrol to a strike box in Varshan during the Final War of the Deluge, 2021.]] | |||
The Arcer Air Force accepted the first four Kestrels in 1998, assigning them to [[Structure of the Arcer Air Force|No. 45 Squadron (Test and Evaluation)]] to conduct flight trials and testing as part of the integration of new aircraft into the branch. This began the replacement process for the AAI Goshawk, which began to be phased out in 2000 with the arrival of several dozen airframes per year as serial production increased. The first operational squadron, No. 11 Squadron based out of Kilpatrick Airfield, [[Chester-on-Moore]], in the Southern Arcer Governorate of [[Moorden Governorate|Moorden]], received its sixteen Kestrels in August of 1998, with the first non-test operational flight occurring on August 31, 1998. | The Arcer Air Force accepted the first four Kestrels in 1998, assigning them to [[Structure of the Arcer Air Force|No. 45 Squadron (Test and Evaluation)]] to conduct flight trials and testing as part of the integration of new aircraft into the branch. This began the replacement process for the AAI Goshawk, which began to be phased out in 2000 with the arrival of several dozen airframes per year as serial production increased. The first operational squadron, No. 11 Squadron based out of Kilpatrick Airfield, [[Chester-on-Moore]], in the Southern Arcer Governorate of [[Moorden Governorate|Moorden]], received its sixteen Kestrels in August of 1998, with the first non-test operational flight occurring on August 31, 1998. | ||
In 2007, Aeroco Kestrels from both the Royal Arcerion Naval Service and the the Arcer Air Force participated in the 2007 Telekonese Conflict. They conducted strikes against [[Kelekona|Kelekonan]] air-defence systems, border radar sites, as well as garrisons of Kelekonan troops and command posts. Two Kestrels from No. 61 Squadron (Strike) AAF were damaged by Kelekonan surface-to-air missiles near Bambara, however they managed to both conduct landings nearby at Dunbar Airfield in [[Dunborough]], Arcerion. Both were repaired and returned to service by 2008. The combat performance of the aircraft was lauded by pilots, senior political staff, and the Arcer press as the modern systems and weapons delivery methods assisted with the devestating first strike on Kelekonan targets, preventing another incursion into the [[Innis River Basin]]. | In 2007, Aeroco Kestrels from both the Royal Arcerion Naval Service and the the Arcer Air Force participated in the 2007 Telekonese Conflict. They conducted strikes against [[Kelekona|Kelekonan]] air-defence systems, border radar sites, as well as garrisons of Kelekonan troops and command posts. Two Kestrels from No. 61 Squadron (Strike) AAF were damaged by Kelekonan surface-to-air missiles near Bambara, however they managed to both conduct landings nearby at Dunbar Airfield in [[Dunborough]], Arcerion. Both were repaired and returned to service by 2008. The combat performance of the aircraft was lauded by pilots, senior political staff, and the Arcer press as the modern systems and weapons delivery methods assisted with the devestating first strike on Kelekonan targets, preventing another incursion into the [[Innis River Basin]]. | ||
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=== [[Burgoignesc Security Forces]] === | === [[Burgoignesc Security Forces]] === | ||
== Sales and Marketing == | == Sales and Marketing == | ||
The Aeroco Kestrel remains one of the most attractive mid-range options for a multirole fighter in modern Ixnay. While experts believe that fifth generation fighters and similar models out of Levantia provide more options for weapons mounting and other systems, it is agreed that the Kestrel remains a cost-efficient aircraft with a proven track record on operations. | |||
According to the ''Kinnaird Financial Times'', there has been significant interest in [[Australis]], [[Levantia]], [[Sarpedon]], and other nations in Crona. Arcerion has informed other members of the Cronan Security and Trade Union that it would provide favourable purchase terms to other nations as it seeks to increase the export marketability of the air frame. | |||
Arcerion has also partner status via Aeroco to increase bids on the aircraft, promising to allow for some smaller systems manufacturing to be done domestically by potential new buyers to help foster the secondary support industries as part of the Kestrel manufacturing supply chain. | |||
Other countries have expressed interest in the fighter jet, [[Stenza]] and [[Ceylonia]] being amongst them. The [[New Archduchy]] has also expressed interest due to its close geographical and economic relationship with Arcerion. | |||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
== Accidents == | == Accidents == | ||