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Below is my current model of the RF-11, the "D" variant. We released this some time ago (about 2 months ago RL time) and we wish to take international ideas for what we could do for the newest upgrade or version to the RF-11, what we will call the "E" model.

Anyone got anything they want to see better or different? Maybe a new cannon system, or a bomber variant or something? Name it, I need input on what i should put on this next version.

It doesn't necessarilly have to be better, it could be more economical or something... just throw out an idea or question or task or something.

Specs:Raysian Aerospace RF-11D "Archangel"
http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/rf11d2.jpg
Tech Level: 2006+
Specifications:
Classification: The Ultimate Multirole
Crew: 2
Wing Span: 35.84 ft (11.20 m)
Length: 49.63 ft (15.51 m)
Weight: 55,018 lb empty (but including QAAM launchers and standard load) / 83,122 lb max. take off
Powerplant: 2 Vectored-Thrust REPH-1100 Pulse-Det Hybrids
Max Normal thrust: 25,000 lbs
Max plus afterburner: 30,000 lbs
Pulse Detonation: adds 7,500 lbs

Aux Power: Two Raysian Aero Aux. Pulse-Det "Blaster" pods, each outputting an additional 15,000 lbs of force (for STO and quick accelleration)
Maximum speed (with only QAAMs onboard, full fuel, and all engines and boosters at full, and flying at 30,000 feet): Mach 3.5
Cruising speed: Mach 1.15
Range: 2,400 km / 1,500 miles
Service Ceiling: 69,000 ft
g limits: +13, -9 (So be careful!) Automatic Safeties prevent the plane from pulling unsafe g-forces and harming the pilot.
Airframe can stand up to 15gs
Armament: One GSh-30-1 30mm cannon on the nose, One Raysia Arms FC-216 Flak Cannon mounted dorsally (35 ammo), 2 QAAM reloaders (with 6 QAAM-28s in each, for standard load), plus up to 22,000 lbs of payload over 8 hardpoints.

Unique Features: The turret mounted Flak Cannon with 35 ammo, Quad-rudders/tails, 3D thrust vectoring, "Blaster" pods for STO ability, and all are Carrier capable. Radar signature easily confused for a Mig-29, and has SuperManeuverability comparable to the Su-37 or F-22. Has built in reconnaissance equipment such as a digital Camera. Missiles can fire any direction.

Computers: Advanced Autopilot to automatically land the plane on a carrier or runway in case the pilot gets knocked out or any other emergency like that, may be engaged by C&C or a wingman. The HUD is used in tandem with the "VisorScreens," which is a display projected onto the Visor of the Pilot's helmet, and uses a sort of compass in tandem with the computer that can allow him to see highlighted targets in any direction, even what used to be a blind spot beneath him or behind him. The 'VisorScreen' does not display the Altitude, pitch, and Speed like the HUD, as most pilots found this very confusing, but the 'VisorScreen' does control the Flak Cannon's direction.

Another cool new feature of this plane is its ability to interact with and control up to 2 UCAV wingmen from the Navigator's seat... something that can come in handy in situations where jamming is heavy and the UCAVs can't be controlled by long distance.

Price: 45,000,000http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/rsig1.jpg (http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/)
http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/rsig5.jpg (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88120)

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One word.

S/VTOL.

Eletronics Warfare Version

OOC: I dunno much about electronic warfare, but don't you need a whole new airframe for that?

and as for VTOL, I already have a kick-butt VTOL plane, the Su-37 E-Type... there would be no reason to make a VTOL version of this, not to say it couldn't be done though.

I dunno, just throwing something out there

It seems a trifle over-armed. Remove a few of the weapon systems, and it would fly a bit faster... that's not what you meant by 'economical', though, is it?

It seems a trifle over-armed. Remove a few of the weapon systems, and it would fly a bit faster... that's not what you meant by 'economical', though, is it?Armament is dependant on loudout.

I suppose we could make a high-speed version that could go near or at mach 4, but why? What good is an increase in speed?

Speed can, in the proper circumstances, beat strength. If you decrease the weapons load, and up the speed, then it will be able to outmaneuver enemy fighters and attack faster. Just a thought.

Speed can, in the proper circumstances, beat strength. If you decrease the weapons load, and up the speed, then it will be able to outmaneuver enemy fighters and attack faster. Just a thought.Well, if you look at the stats, maneuverability is already tighter than any g-suit can handle anyway, so making it MORE maneuverable would mean nothing. But, we could get it to travel faster.... but i don't see any point in that. Mach 3.4 is more than fast enough.

OOC:
I was hoping for a fast S/VTOL (or better yet, completely VTOL) strike fighter with a decent payload for fast response against time-critical threats/weapons and invasions.

OOC:
I was hoping for a fast S/VTOL (or better yet, completely VTOL) strike fighter with a decent payload for fast response against time-critical threats/weapons and invasions.http://www.bateshome.com/jordan/etype.htm

It's a bit pricy, but worth it a plane of its power and ability.

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How about bigger engines and a large cannon.

You could make a nice Close Air Support version of this.

How about bigger engines and a large cannon.

You could make a nice Close Air Support version of this.Bigger engines? They're huge!

And a bigger cannon? You can buy bigger cannons from Raysia Arms... I suppose I should put that up on the website... right now weapons kits are under the "e-type" page.