Military Aerospace

The Military Aerospace division is responsible for the design, development, production, marketing, sale and Contractor Logistical Support of tactical and strategic aerospace vehicles for military service with the DoD as well as NATO/Allied Air Forces. The first of all Stavatti aerospace divisions, the military aerospace group precedes Stavatti Corporation by five years when work began on aircraft that evolved into the SM-36 Stalma: the principal program of Stavatti from 1994 through 2005. The most prolific division of Stavatti, Military Aerospace is unique to the industry, conducting the majority of new military aerospace development programs as privately sponsored, Internal Research and Development commercial ventures to satisfy anticipated defense needs. A practitioner of Selling What We Make, Stavatti Military Aerospace develops products for Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) to allied customers of the United States as approved by the State Department-Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Stavatti Military Aerospace focuses upon two primary sectors: Tactical Military Aerospace and Strategic Military Aerospace.

CURRENT AND FUTURE MILITARY AIRCRAFT

Stavatti is now producing legacy military aircraft while also developing a variety of next generation combat aircraft to satisfy the needs of NATO and US allied air forces. Stavatti can offer both existing military aircraft as well as next generation, cutting edge solutions that will offer superior performance, greater efficiency, reduced maintainability and lower flyaway, operating and total lifetime costs than military aircraft provided by other manufacturers. Committed to securing sovereign nations through air superiority and the ability to project air power in times of war, a summary of specific new and legacy military trainer, fighter and attack aircraft solutions is provided:

TACTICAL MILITARY AEROSPACE

Stavatti Tactical Military Aerospace is responsible for the design and anticipated production of military aircraft and air weapon systems to satisfy tactical mission requirements. Tactical combat missions have an immediate connection to a battlefield activity. Often conducted against a direct enemy threat, tactical combat missions are traditionally flown by fighters and attack aircraft. The primary mission of the fighter is to achieve air superiority over the battlefield. The primary mission of the attack aircraft is to engage enemy surface forces and provide battlefield support, typically through the delivery of air-to-ground ordnance.  Stavatti Tactical Aircraft include  both land and Navy carrier based aircraft as well as piloted and unpiloted autonomous/remotely piloted aircraft. Responsible for ensuring instantaneous air defense to preserve national sovereignty and the frontline projection of air power, Stavatti focuses upon the development and production of a wide variety of tactical aircraft.

Tactical aircraft that Stavatti is developing and will produce include: Multi-Role Fighter (MRF), Light Weight Fighter (LWF), Air Superiority Fighter (ASF), Air Dominance Fighter (ADF), Close Air Support (CAS), COunter INsurgency (COIN), Forward Air Control (FAC), Basic Trainer (BT), Advanced Trainer (AT), Supersonic Trainer (ST), Lead-In Fighter (LIF), Tactical Airlifter (TA), Tactical Reconnaissance (TR) and Space Superiority Fighters (SSFs).

STRATEGIC MILITARY AEROSPACE

Stavatti Strategic Military Aerospace is responsible for the design and anticipated production of military aircraft and air weapon systems to satisfy strategic mission requirements. Strategic air warfare includes missions conducted against distant targets located deep within enemy territory. Focused upon the destruction of facilities including factories, airfields, launch complexes, shipyards, railways and material bound for the battlefield, strategic missions strike at the enemy’s infrastructure and industrial capacity. In so doing, the purpose of strategic missions is to quench the enemy’s will to fight, thereby eliminating the battlefield and the need for tactical warfare. Strategic air warfare has traditionally consisted of bomber aircraft performing bombing missions. During the Cold War it became apparent that the concept of strategic air warfare as developed during World War II was obsolete, with the term “strategic bombing” becoming synonymous with nuclear bombing.

Since the end of the Cold War, strategic air warfare has once again shifted focus to concentrate upon conventional, rather than nuclear bombing. Hence modern strategic air warfare now focuses upon the use of single or mass bombers to deliver precision guided munitions over long range. Spanning the entire military aviation market, Stavatti will produce a variety of strategic aircraft types including Heavy Bombers, Medium Bombers, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Heavy Airlift/ Transport, Medium Airlift/Transport, MEDEVAC, Inflight-Refueling Tankers, EW Platforms, C3 Platforms, AWACs Platforms, Strategic Reconnaissance (SR) and Prompt Global Strike (PGS) aircraft.

TRAINERS

Stavatti can provide a spectrum of military training aircraft ranging from established, proven platforms to new design, next generation aircraft. Able to immediately deliver legacy aircraft through strategic partnerships, Stavatti is able to provide near-term immediate solutions. Spearheading the future, Stavatti is developing the Stiletto family of Advanced Trainer and Light Fighter aircraft to provide tomorrow with a dynamic supersonic solution. Contact Stavatti to learn more about our comprehensive military training aircraft solutions.

SM-31 STILETTO T-X

  • Aircraft Type: Supersonic Trainer (T-X)
  • Seating: Two Seats in Tandem
  • Powerplant: 1 x F125 Afterburning Turbofan with 9,850 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 12,500 lbs
  • Maximum Payload: 1,700 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 1.43
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 1,665 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $18 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: T-38, F-5, F-20, MiG-21, L-15B, JF-17

The SM-31 Stiletto T-X is an Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT) and Supersonic Trainer aircraft. An affordable, high performance military training aircraft, the SM-31 Stiletto T-X variant was originally conceived as a potential Stavatti solution to the USAF T-X requirement to provide 350 aircraft to replace the T-38 Supersonic Trainer. A low-observable, 5th generation aircraft, the single engine Stiletto T-X features an internal weapons bay, integrated avionics and a configuration optimized for the USAF T-X trainer role. A replacement for T-38s, F-5Fs and MiG-21U, the SM-31 Stiletto T-X was patented by Stavatti on 23 July 2020 and is now under development.

SM-31T STILETTO

  • Aircraft Type: Supersonic Trainer and Advanced Light Fighter
  • Seating: Two Seats in Tandem
  • Powerplant: 1 x F125 Afterburning Turbofan with 9,850 lbs st
  • Powerplant: 1 x F125X Afterburning Turbofan with 12,250 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20,500 lbs
  • Maximum Payload: 8,000 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 1.72
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 1,327 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $23 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: T-38, F-5, F-20, MiG-21, L-15B, JF-17

The SM-31T Stiletto is an Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT) and Light Fighter (LF) aircraft. A development of the SM-31 Stiletto T-X, the SM-31T is powered by a higher thrust F125X afterburning turbofan and is optimized to satisfy both the Advanced Supersonic Trainer and Light Fighter roles. A low-observable, 5th generation aircraft, the SM-31T Stiletto features an internal weapons bay and an integrated sensor and EW Suite featuring an AESA radar. A replacement for T-38s, F-5s and MiG-21s, the SM-31T was patented by Stavatti on 23 July 2020 and is now under development.

ATTACK

Stavatti is developing new design attack aircraft. Stavatti’s next generation solution, the Machete family, is now under development to satisfy attack and close air support missions. These rugged aircraft will be highly maneuverable, extremely survivable and will offer pragmatic attack capability. Contact Stavatti to learn more about our military attack aircraft solutions.

SM-27 MACHETE

  • Aircraft Type: Turboprop Close Air Support (CAS) and Attack
  • Seating: One (SM-27S) to 2 (SM-27T) seats in tandem
  • Powerplant: 1 x PW150 Turboprop rated to 4,000 SHP
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30,000 lbs
  • Maximum Warload: 8,000 lbs @ 7.5-g
  • Maximum Level Speed: 400 Ktas
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 2,534 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $20 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: A-1 Skyraider, A-29 Super Tucano ALX, AT-6B Texan II, OV-10

The SM-27S is a Next Generation Close Air Support, Anti-Armor, Precision All-Weather Attack, Counter Insurgency and Advanced Trainer aircraft. Produced in Single Seat (S) and Two Seat Tandem (T) configuration, the SM-27 will have a maximum level speed of over 400 KTAS. Armed with a 30mm cannon able to carry up to 8,500 lbs of ordnance over 2,000 nm the SM-27 is features foam metal sandwich construction for extraordinary survivability. A modern “A-1 Skyraider,” the SM-27 is a Super CAS attack aircraft, offering a new capability for defense against possible future insurgents. The SM-27S/T can also satisfy any roles performed by the OA-10 Warthog and OV-10 Bronco alike, the SM-27 being a replacement for those aircraft. With Canopy Embedded Displays, integrated avionics and comprehensive countermeasures, the SM-27 is now under development.

SM-28 TURBOFAN MACHETE

  • Aircraft Type: Close Air Support (CAS) and Attack
  • Seating: One (SM-27S) to 2 (SM-27T) seats in tandem
  • Powerplant: 1 x F414 Non-Afterburning Turbofan with 14,756 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 36,000 lbs
  • Maximum Warload: 12,000 lbs @ 7.5-g
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 0.85+
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 1,394 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $25 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: A-10 Warthog, Su-25 Frogfoot, A-37, Hawk, Scorpion, M-346

The SM-28 is a single engine non-afterburning turbofan powered Attack, CAS, Anti-Armor, Strike, Interdiction and Lead-In Trainer aircraft. Armed with a 30mm cannon and able to carry 12,000 lbs of stores, the SM-28 will be produced in single (S) and two seat tandem (T) configurations and offer a maximum speed of over 0.85 Mach with a tactical radius of over 700 nm on internal fuel. Heavily armored and benefiting from foam metal sandwich construction, the SM-28S can replace A-10s with greater efficiency and survivability. The SM-28 can also serve as an alternative to the F/A-35 in the attack/CAS role and as a replacement for advanced trainers worldwide. The SM-28 is now under development.

FIGHTERS

Stavatti is developing next generation fighter aircraft to satisfy air superiority and air dominance roles. Including both non-stealth fighters for affordable general export as well as sixth generation low-observable aircraft, Stavatti is offering the Stiletto LF Light Fighter, the SM-47 Super Machete Air Defense Fighter, the SM-36 Stalma Multi-Role Fighter and the SM-39 Razor Air Dominance Fighter. Incorporating advanced construction, avionics, sensors, and weaponry, Stavatti fighters will deliver the greatest overall value of any comparable aircraft in their class. Contact Stavatti to learn more about our military fighter aircraft solutions.

SM-31S STILETTO

  • Aircraft Type: Advanced Light Fighter
  • Seating: Single Seat
  • Powerplant: 1 x AI-322-30F Afterburning Turbofan with 11,023 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20,000 lbs
  • Maximum Payload: 7,700 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 1.60
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 1,491 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $23 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: F-5, F-20, MiG-21, L-15B, JF-17

The SM-31S Stiletto is the single seat Advanced Light Fighter variant of the Stiletto aircraft family. An affordable, high performance military aircraft, the SM-31S Stiletto is a next generation Advanced Light Fighter for nations requiring an air defense fighter. A low-observable, 5th generation aircraft, the single engine SM-31S Stiletto features an internal weapons bay and an integrated sensor and EW Suite. A replacement for F-5s and MiG-21s, the SM-31S Stiletto is now under development.

SM-47 SUPER MACHETE

  • Aircraft Type: Air Defense Fighter (ADF),  Strike Fighter (SF) and Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT)
  • Seating: Single Seat (S) or Two Seat Tandem (T, T-X)
  • Powerplant: 1 x F414 EPE Afterburning Turbofan with 26,600 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 36,000 lbs
  • Maximum Warload: 12,000 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 2.27
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 1,420 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $30 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: F-16A/B/C/D, F/A-18A/B/C/D, JAS-39, T-50

The SM-47 is a single engine afterburning turbofan powered single seat Air Defense Fighter (S) and two seat tandem (T) Strike Fighter. A super-maneuverable aircraft with Forward Swept Wings, the SM-47 has a Mach 2.27 maximum level speed and a tactical radius on internal fuel of 800 nm. Armed with a 20mm cannon and 9 external hardpoints to carry 12,000 lbs, the SM-47S/T is a readily exportable non-stealth aircraft that will outperform the JAS-39. Serving as a low cost, non-stealth alternative to the F/A-35 in the fighter role the SM-47 can satisfy both F-16 and F/A-18 missions as well. The SM-47 T-X is the dedicated two seat tandem supersonic Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT) member of the SM-47 family. The SM-47 is now under development.

SM-36 STALMA

  • Aircraft Type: Multi-Role Fighter (MRF)
  • Seating: Single Seat
  • Powerplant: 1 x E1400 Variable Cycle Afterburning Turbofan with 52,500 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 65,000 lbs
  • Maximum Warload: 20,000 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 2.6+
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 2,324 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $50 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: F/A-35A/C, Rafale, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-16, Typhoon, MiG-29

The SM-36 Stalma is a single engine, afterburning turbofan powered, Lo-Observable Air Superiority and Multi-Role Fighter. Equipped with variable geometry swing wings, canard foreplanes, internal weapons carriage and thrust vectoring exhaust nozzles, the SM-36 is a Mach 2.6+, super-maneuverable, supercruise fighter intended to replace F/A-18E/Fs and F/A-35s. Offering a lower RCS, superior avionics and powerplants and greater performance than the F/A-35, the SM-36 is now being reimagined by Stavatti as a sixth generation fighter. Engineered to meet near term next generation fighter needs to fill immediate capability gaps, the prototype and final production configuration of the SM-36 is highly proprietary and restricted for both business defense security purposes. Published SM-36 arrangement drawings and artist renderings may not be indicative of protoype and aircraft final production configuration.

SM-39 RAZOR

  • Aircraft Type: Air Superiority/Air Dominance Fighter (ADF)
  • Seating: Single Seat
  • Powerplant: 2 x E1400 VCE Afterburning Turbofans with 100,000 lbs combined thrust
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 100,000 lbs
  • Maximum Warload: 24,000 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 4.0+
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 2,065 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $85 Million
  • Availability: Contact Stavatti
  • Replaces: F-22, F-15, F-14, F-111, Su-57, Su-27, Su-24

The SM-39 Razor is a sixth generation twin engine Air Superiority and Air Dominance Fighter. A Penetrating Counter Air solution and Fighter Bomber, the SM-39 is designed for both land and carrier based operations. Powered by two next generation variable cycle afterburning turbofans, the SM-39 will have a maximum level speed in excess of Mach 4.0, a tactical radius greater than 1,100 nm, internal weapons carriage, directed energy weapons, supercruise and super-maneuverability. The SM-39 will replace F/A-22 Raptors, F-15s, Su-57s and Su-27s. The SM-39 design is currently being optimized for improved high speed aerodynamics, reduced over-pressure sonic boom and enhanced low observability characteristics including active signature reduction. The SM-39 is now under development. The prototype and final production configuration of the SM-39 Razor is highly proprietary and restricted for both business defense security purposes. Published SM-39 arrangement drawings and artist renderings may not be indicative of protoype and aircraft final production configuration.

FIGHTER UPGRADES

In addition to the development and production of original, new design aircraft, Stavatti is now offering the upgrade of 4th generation fighter aircraft to US allied air forces worldwide. Concentrating upon the upgrade of military aircraft produced by the former Soviet Union, Stavatti can provide comprehensive upgrades of MiG and Sukhoi produced combat aircraft. Principal upgrades include a comprehensive powerplant, sensors, avionics, cockpit environment, electronic warfare systems, weapon systems, wheels and brake and airframe upgrade. Upgrades also include the installation of Stavatti proprietary Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs) that have been engineered specifically to meet the needs of MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter aircraft.  Stavatti provided upgrades concentrate upon achieving greater NATO/Allied interoperability, sustainment of the aircraft maintenance and support chain and enhancing the performance capabilities and combat effectiveness of all upgraded fighters. An affordable bridge for nations transitioning from former Soviet to new production Western fighter aircraft, Stavatti upgrades may be performed at Stavatti facilities in the United States or within a Stavatti facility located in the nation where the upgrade is provided. Contact Stavatti to learn more about our comprehensive military fighter aircraft upgrade programs.

SM-29 SUPER FULCRUM

  • Aircraft Type: Multi-Role Fighter (MRF)
  • Seating: Single Seat (E) or Two Seat Tandem (F)
  • Powerplant: 2 x F414 EPE Afterburning Turbofans with 26,600 lbs st
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 52,000 lbs
  • Maximum Warload: 14980 lbs
  • Maximum Level Speed: Mach 2.55
  • Maximum Range (Internal Fuel): 1,292 nm
  • Basic Aircraft Unit Flyaway Cost: $28 Million
  • Availability: Today
  • Upgrade: Upgrade of MiG-29, MiG-29S/SE/SM/M/SMT/G

The SM-29E Super Fulcrum is an enhanced performance MiG-29 Fulcrum aircraft that has been transformationally upgraded by Stavatti Aerospace to the “Super Fulcrum” configuration, allowing the aircraft remain a potent and competitive air defense asset through 2040. The proposed upgrades include installation of new F414 EPE afterburning turbofan engines and re-engineered engine nacelles. The F414 EPE engines will provide greater thrust, lower specific fuel consumption and improve maintainability over the original RD-33 powerplants. The modifications include sensor, avionics and cockpit upgrades including installation of an APG-79 AESA radar, Stavatti proprietary Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs), a Large Area Avionics Display (LAAD), a comprehensive internal ECM/EW suite, an upgraded HUD and advanced Hands on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS). Proposed modifications include NATO standard communications, navigation and electronic warfare systems as well as new wheels, tires, brakes and antiskid. For enhanced mission capability, newly designed pylons and ejectors are proposed to provide for delivery of both Russian/former Warsaw Pact weapons and missiles and US/NATO ordnance including the AIM-9, AIM-120, JDAM and JSOW weapons. Major airframe components are inspected and rebuilt as needed. Structures that can benefit from advanced materials are to be replaced to provide for a new total airframe life of 6,000 flight hours. To increase aircraft range the Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs) increase aircraft total internal fuel capacity to 12,768 lbs. A retractable in-flight aerial refueling probe is also available as a cost plus option.