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The Free Bonstocknian Forces located in Maropian Coast, Taiwan, are pleased to announce the new inception of the F-40 Swallow. This fighter was brought into existence by complete necessity; With Bonstock embroiled in civil war and its colony Maropian Coast facing almost impossible odds against rebel forces occupying Bonstock proper, the government needed a cheap, simple, no nonsense all-purpose fighter aircraft. We already have a high speed interceptor, which continues to be classified, but now we have something that can do more then just intercept high speed bombers. It has three versions: one is the Flygsvapen (air force) CTOL aircraft, designed to replace the JAS 39 Gripen. It is a fighter, attack aircraft, and can even be a high speed low altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The Navy is developing two versions; one is a carrier plane replacing the F/A 18 Hornet, and the other is the Amphibious Corps STOL craft for use aboard newly purchased Amphibious Assault Ships. All versions are stealthy, highly maneuverable (comparable to the Su 47 Berkut), and able to operate under all combat conditions. They are excellent dogfighters, and also have long range weapons to kill planes at ranges farther then that of the F 22 Raptor. It is the best of Russian AND American technology. It also has been designed to kill tanks. With internal and external weapons, and an advanced multi-purpose engine, it can quietly sneak up, hugging the ground, identifying targets marked by UAVs or satellites over the battlefield. Or it can be stripped down, sent streaking over enemy lines, to uncover valuable information on enemy troop concentrations and unit locations, in a survivable package. What’s more, it’s designed to get you home before dinner. The stubby little aircraft is build of a new, top secret material that can take 2 direct missile hits and survive. Using nanotechnology to automatically protect vulnerable spots, it will be one of the most survivable craft in all of NationStates.

Conceived years ago by Bonstocknian scientists, it was developed slowly, in secrecy. Recent events are forcing this aircraft straight into production. It is now going to be the premier Free Bonstocknian fighter in the new war against the rebels. It will be the premier Bonstocknian fighter, and plans are underway to produce up to 10,000 of the Swallow. Named after the famed WWII German Me 262, which had the same name only in German, it is going to revolutionize the way NS wars are fought, with easily produced, high performance aircraft. Don’t be fooled by the stubbly look, it is only part of the design that will dominate the modern battlefield.

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Specifications:

Speed: Mach 3+
Engine: Bonstock Engines Dual Purpose Engine Mk. I (can be set to “Low Altitude” or “High Altitude” manually, and chambers thrust differently for each preference)
Version “C” has an STOL thrust engine.
Altitude: Can climb under good conditions to 105,000 feet ASL
Armament: 6 external hard-points, room for four missiles interior, maximum of 7700kg
Range: 6,000 nm unrefueled
Crew: 1
Length : 14.30 m
Height : 4.00 m
Wingspan : 11.00 m

Note: VERY vulnerable to a strike by electromagnetic pulse SAMs fielded by some Bonstocknian allies.

Note: VERY vulnerable to a strike by electromagnetic pulse SAMs fielded by some Bonstocknian allies.
I can help fix that for you, the F-38 is impervious to such weapons

That would be much help, Free Rumania. Please tell us how.

It has to do with plating the wiring or something, it's a very simple process. I'll go see what I can find out about it.