Calidus B-350
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| B-350 | |
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 Calidus B-350 at Dubai Airshow 2021 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Attack aircraft |
| National origin | United Arab Emirates |
| Manufacturer | Calidus |
| Status | Under development |
The Calidus B-350 is an Emirati turboprop attack aircraft under development by Calidus.
The existence of the B-350 was first made public during the 2021 Dubai Airshow, where a full-scale mock-up of the aircraft was unveiled.[1][2] The aircraft is a two-seat design to be powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop engine. Suspended armament will be carried on twelve underwing hardpoints.[1] The aircraft's retractable tricycle landing gear will be built by the Czech company Charvát AXL.[3]
Due to its large size compared to similar aircraft, comparisons have been drawn between the B-350 and the Douglas A-1 Skyraider.[1][3]