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The Caelius Dynamics C-100 Series is an Alteran long-haul, mid-size widebody, twin-engine jet airliner made by Caelius Dynamics. Also known as the C-100, it was an Alteran short-range jet airliner of the developed in the 1980s and 1990s. It was one of the first Alteran-manufactured short-haul jet airliner to enter service. The aircraft was also licence-produced in Xrevaro.

The C-100 was originally conceived by design bureau Tempus Aircraft Corporation and was subsequently developed by the Caelius Dynamics when the companies merged along with several other small aerospace companies in the 1980s. The C-100 was aimed at replacing the role of the earlier turboprop-powered aircraft on short-range routes. The C-100 made it to market ahead of the 3-11 from Alteran Aerospace, which gave it a temporary edge on the market.

The aircraft proved to be popular with domestic airlines and with various international operators; over half of the One-Eleven's sales at launch were to the largest and most lucrative markets in the region. The aircraft was one of the most successful Alteran airliner designs and serves throughout Argus and the wider region. It remained a dominant aircraft from Altera until more advanced turboprops from Norstham and Alteran Aerospace's 3-11 and 8-11 saw development and construction.

Design

The Caelius Dynamics C-100 is a twin turbine short-haul jet transport with rear mounted engines in a 'T' tail configuration. It has a retractable tricycle undercarriage with hydraulically powered brakes and nose wheel steering. The aircraft itilises hydraulic power for flight controls, though this was quickly replaced with digital systems where appropriate. For the electrical system, two-engine-driven generators supply power, together with an additional generator powered by the Auxillart Power Unit (APU) mounted in the tail cone. Two Oakoms OE.142 turbofan engines power the aircraft, each rated at 10,410 lb static thrust in the initial C-100 A series. Later series, the C-100 B and C-100 C have higher-powered OE.145 turbofans.

Market research showed the early designs for the aircraft - which featured only 59 seats, was deemed too small. By the 1980s, the design was reworked with passenger capacity growing to 80 seats, and utilised new engines from Oakoms Aerospace. The revised design was redesignated the Caelius Dynamics C-100. Unlike contemporary airliners, the C-100 was not designed specifically to meet the needs of the state-owned airliners, but on the needs of airlines around the world, and Caelius Dynamics expected orders for as many as 400. Test flying was conducted by former Alteran Air Defence Force pilot, Squadron Leader Andrew Gladstone.

On the 8th May, 1985, the C-100 was publicly launched when Alteran Overseas Airways Corporation placed the first order for twelve C-100 A. On the 20th October, Alteran airline Confederate ordered 16 of the aircraft. Sterling and Laker sent representatives to Caelius Dynamics seeking out a new aircraft for their short-haul routes, and on 24th July 1987 concluded an agreement for eighteen C-100.

In May 1992, Caelius Dynamics announced the C-100 B and C-100 C series. The new versions used the Mk. 311 version of the Oakoms OE.145 engines with increased power, allowing more fuel upload and hence longer range. Both of these designs were quickly adopted by Laker and Alteran United Airways, both keen making their mark on the regional airline scene are large, independent airlines.

Variants

C-100 A

The first production version of the C-100 series. Original model first flew in 1986. The C-100 was awarded its flight certificate in 1986 and production began later that year. Was considered by many airliners as their initial purchase aircraft.

Sub-Variants

• C-100 A-F - Civilian/military spec. cargo hauler

• C-100 A-RF - R variant outfitted for civilian/military spec. cargo hauler

C-100 B

The C-100 B was a development of the original C-100 A aircraft, featuring upgraded engines, an enlarged fuel tank and fuselage.

Sub-Variants

• C-100 B-F - Civilian/Military Spec. Cargo Hauler

• C-100 B-T - Military aerial refuelling tanker

• C-100 B-AEW "Sentry" - Military Airborne Early Warning Radar (AWACS)

• C-100 B-AEW "Wedgetail" - Military Airborne Early Warning Radar (AWACS)

• C-100 B-ASW 'Sea Siren' - Military Airborne Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol

C-100 C

A direct development of the C-100 B, the C-100 C saw a lengthened fuselage to accommodate a higher volume of either passengers or cargo.

Sub-Variants

• C-100 C-F - Civilian/Military Spec. Cargo Hauler

• C-100 C-T - Military aerial refuelling tanker

Specifications

Model	C-100 A	C-100 B	C-100 C
Cockpit Crew	Two	Two	Two
Capacity	89	119	134
Seat Width	45.7 cm (4 abreast) 42.7 cm (5 abreast)	45.7 cm (9 abreast) 42.7 cm (10 abreast)	45.7 cm (9 abreast) 42.7 cm (10 abreast)
Length	32.6 m	34.7 m	36.9 m
Height	6.3 m	6.3 m	6.3 m
Wingspan	26.9 m	28.5 m	28.5 m
Typical Cruise	882 kph	871 kph	871 kph
Powerplant	Alteran Republics Oakoms Governess OE.142 Mk.211 (x2)	Alteran Republics Oakoms Governess OE.145 Mk.311 (x2)	Alteran Republics Oakoms Governess OE.145 Mk.311 (x2)
Max. Thrust	10,410 lbf (46 kN)	12,550 lbf (56 kN)	12,550 lbf (56 kN)
Range	1,400 km	3,000 km	3,000 km

Operators

• Alteran Overseas Airways Corporation - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• Alteran United Airways - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• Baersk Air Services - Alteran Republics (Freight)

• Confederate - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• dragonFly - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• Laker Airways - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• Sterling Airways - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• ZIP! - Alteran Republics (Passenger)

• Alteran Air Defence Force - Alteran Republics (Aerial Surveillance, Tanker/Transport)

• Alteran Maritime Defence Force - Alteran Republics (Anti-Submarine)

• Razzgriz Air Force - Razzgriz (Sentry)
  

Liveries

Blank Caelius Dynamics C-100 A	Blank Caelius Dynamics C-100 B
Blank Caelius Dynamics C-100 C	Blank Caelius Dynamics C-100 B-AEW-S "Sentry"
Blank Caelius Dynamics C-100 B-ASW	Blank Caelius Dynamics C-100 B-AEW-W "Wedgetail"
Alteran Republics's C-100 B-AEW-S "Sentry" of the Alteran Air Defence Force	Alteran Republics's C-100 B-AEW-W "Wedgetail" of the Alteran Air Defence Force
Alteran Republics's C-100 B-ASW of the Alteran Maritime Defence Force	Alteran Republics's C-100 B of ZIP!
Alteran Republics's C-100 A of the Laker Airways	Alteran Republics's C-100 B of the Laker Airways
Alteran Republics's C-100 C of the Laker Airways	Alteran Republics's C-100 A-F of the Express Parcel Systems

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