AHRLAC Holdings Ahrlac
The AHRLAC (Advanced High Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft) is a South African light reconnaissance and counter-insurgency aircraft developed by AHRLAC Holdings, a joint venture between the Paramount Group and Aerosud. It is designed to perform as an inexpensive, more versatile substitute for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and modern light attack aircraft.
| Ahrlac | |
|---|---|
| The first prototype taking-off for a test flight | |
| Role | Reconnaissance/Counter-insurgency |
| National origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | AHRLAC Holdings |
| First flight | 26 July 2014 |
| Status | Under development |
| Number built | 2 Prototypes |
On 26 July 2014, the Ahrlac conducted its maiden flight; on 13 August 2014, the aircraft performed its first public flight display at Wonderboom Airport. Both armed and unarmed models of the aircraft are to be sold, as well as a potential unmanned version. In March 2016 Boeing announced a partnership with Paramount Group to cooperate on an advanced mission system for the armed variant of the AHRLAC known as "MWARI".