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Aeroryan AR-191C-100 ''Triumph Claire''

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Aeroryan AR-191C-100 “Triumph Claire” Wide-Body Airliner

A Symbol of Resilience and Ingenuity

Born from necessity and forged by innovation, the Aeroryan AR-191 “Triumph Claire” stands as a testament to the Aerolstadean aerospace industry’s spirit. In the early 2000s, facing advanced technology embargoes from NATO nations—which included cutting-edge aero-engines used by Boeing and Airbus—the Republic of Aerolstad embarked on an ambitious project to create its own independent wide-body airliner. The initial AR-191A, constrained by the thrust limitations of domestic AL-35 engines, adopted a distinctive tri-jet configuration as a pragmatic solution for performance and range.

The “Triumph” in its name is not only includes a "Tri-" for the engine, but also reflects its evolutionary journey: the AR-191B variant ingeniously transformed the center engine position into a versatile testbed for next-generation powerplants. This bold move turned a compromise into a strategic advantage. Today, the definitive AR-191C represents the culmination of this progress, equipped with three powerful, modern AL-50 turbofans. While most AR-191C models feature a stretched fuselage for maximum capacity, this particular model is an AR-191C-100, representing the standard-length, baseline variant of the final “Claire” series.

From a symbol of technological blockade to a flagship of autonomous innovation, the AR-191 “Triumph Claire” now serves key international routes from Aerolstad, connecting continents with a unique three-engine silhouette that tells a story of self-reliance and triumph.

AR-191 的故事始于逆境,成于创新。 21世纪初,因意识形态问题,埃洛斯塔共和国遭到北约国家的尖端技术禁运,其中便包括波音与空客飞机所使用的大推力先进航空发动机。为此,埃洛斯塔决意打造属于本国的大飞机平台。早期型号AR-191A受制于国产AL-35发动机的推力限制,最终采用了独特的三发布局,以达成预期的性能与航程指标。

其代号“胜利”(Triumph)不仅以“Tri-”呼应其三发布局,更是恰如其分地概括了它的发展历程:AR-191B型创造性地将机尾发动机位改造为新一代动力系统的通用测试平台,将昔日的妥协转化为独特的战略优势。而最终的AR-191C型,则换装三台现代化的大推力AL-50涡扇发动机,标志着系列技术路线的完全成熟。绝大多数AR-191C均为机身加长的高载客量型号,而本机为AR-191C-100型,是“克莱尔”系列中采用标准机身长度的基础型号。

从技术封锁的象征,到自主创新的旗舰,AR-191 “胜利克莱尔” 如今执飞着从埃洛斯塔出发的多条重要国际航线。它独特的三发轮廓,翱翔于天际,诉说着一个关于自力更生与最终胜利的故事。

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 198.4ft (60.5m)
  • Length 187.3ft (57.1m)
  • Height 53.0ft (16.2m)
  • Empty Weight 26,483lbs (12,012kg)
  • Loaded Weight 32,670lbs (14,818kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.095
  • Wing Loading 18.6lbs/ft2 (91.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,753.1ft2 (162.9m2)
  • Drag Points 60831

Parts

  • Number of Parts 103
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 826