| Ahrlac / Mwari | |
|---|---|
| |
| The first prototype taking-off for a test flight | |
| Role | Reconnaissance/Counter-insurgency |
| National origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Paramount Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 26 July 2014 |
| Status | In production. |
| Number built | 5 |
The AHRLAC (Advanced High Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft), also known as Mwari, is a South African light reconnaissance and counter-insurgency aircraft developed by Paramount Aerospace Industries, which started out as 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.
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 sold, as well as a potential unmanned version.