Sigma Octavus
18-10-2004, 21:24
VTOL-SOF 1A "Dragon"
Primary function: Attack and destroy surface targets under day and night visual conditions.
Manufacturer: SOGP Aerial R&D Labs
Propulsion: Two SOGP-HF-9402 Swivel Engines; One SOGP-BE-98J High Speed Engine; SOGP-VTOLF-14 Vertical Lift Fan
Thrust: SOGP-HF-9402: 53,400 pounds; SOGP-BE-98J: 70,450 pounds; SOGP-VTOLF-14: 30,560 pounds
Length: 69.4 feet
Wing span: 47.8 feet
Armament: Four SOGP-RP94 "Barricuda" Rocket Pods; Two SOGP-MPML43 "Diablo" Multi-Purpose Missile Pods (capable of AtA and GtA); Two SOGP-AVC3 Long barreled 30mm cannons; SOGP-AAT2 Remote 20mm Defense Turret
Crew: 2 (Pilot and Gunner)
Mission: The mission of the VTOL-SOF 1A is to attack and destroy surface and air targets at long distance. The Dragon is designed to go at top speed until it reaches its destination, at which point it inflicts as much damage as is required, then returns to it's launch location. Other special missions include:
- Conduct close air support using conventional and specific weapons.
- Conduct deep air support, to include armed reconnaissance and air interdiction, using conventional and specific weapons.
- Conduct offensive and defensive antiair warfare. This includes combat air patrol, armed escort missions, and offensive missions against enemy ground-to-air defenses, all within the capabilities of the aircraft.
- Be able to operate and deliver ordnance at night and to operate under instrument flight conditions.
- Be able to deploy for extended operations employing aerial refueling.
- Be able to deploy to and operate from carriers and other suitable seagoing platforms, advanced bases, expeditionary airfields, and remote tactical landing sites.
Features: Practically a flying tank, the Dragon is very heavily armed and armored. It is quite destructive, holding four reloads of its SOGP-RP94s as well as several hundred rounds for its SOGP-AVC3. Effective in destroying enemy locations with extreme brutality, the Barricuda flies low once it comes within radar range of its target. Breaking the sound barrier with its three engines is often utilized until it reaches its destination, at which point its SOGP-VTOLF-14 activates and it's SOGP-HF-9402 engines swivel into their low position, effectively making the Dragon hover, allowing it to precisely deliver it's payload.
The Dragon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL.jpg)
A front view of the Dragon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_1.jpg)
The SOGP-RP94s and SOGP-MPML43s on one of the wings (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_2.jpg)
The SOGP-AVC3 cannons (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_3.jpg)
The SOGP-AAT2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_4.jpg)
The rear view of the Dragon, showing the engines (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_5.jpg)
A top view of the Dragon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_6.jpg)
This plane is not for sale. No plans are made for this plane to ever be for sale.
(I created this using DOGA L3.)
Primary function: Attack and destroy surface targets under day and night visual conditions.
Manufacturer: SOGP Aerial R&D Labs
Propulsion: Two SOGP-HF-9402 Swivel Engines; One SOGP-BE-98J High Speed Engine; SOGP-VTOLF-14 Vertical Lift Fan
Thrust: SOGP-HF-9402: 53,400 pounds; SOGP-BE-98J: 70,450 pounds; SOGP-VTOLF-14: 30,560 pounds
Length: 69.4 feet
Wing span: 47.8 feet
Armament: Four SOGP-RP94 "Barricuda" Rocket Pods; Two SOGP-MPML43 "Diablo" Multi-Purpose Missile Pods (capable of AtA and GtA); Two SOGP-AVC3 Long barreled 30mm cannons; SOGP-AAT2 Remote 20mm Defense Turret
Crew: 2 (Pilot and Gunner)
Mission: The mission of the VTOL-SOF 1A is to attack and destroy surface and air targets at long distance. The Dragon is designed to go at top speed until it reaches its destination, at which point it inflicts as much damage as is required, then returns to it's launch location. Other special missions include:
- Conduct close air support using conventional and specific weapons.
- Conduct deep air support, to include armed reconnaissance and air interdiction, using conventional and specific weapons.
- Conduct offensive and defensive antiair warfare. This includes combat air patrol, armed escort missions, and offensive missions against enemy ground-to-air defenses, all within the capabilities of the aircraft.
- Be able to operate and deliver ordnance at night and to operate under instrument flight conditions.
- Be able to deploy for extended operations employing aerial refueling.
- Be able to deploy to and operate from carriers and other suitable seagoing platforms, advanced bases, expeditionary airfields, and remote tactical landing sites.
Features: Practically a flying tank, the Dragon is very heavily armed and armored. It is quite destructive, holding four reloads of its SOGP-RP94s as well as several hundred rounds for its SOGP-AVC3. Effective in destroying enemy locations with extreme brutality, the Barricuda flies low once it comes within radar range of its target. Breaking the sound barrier with its three engines is often utilized until it reaches its destination, at which point its SOGP-VTOLF-14 activates and it's SOGP-HF-9402 engines swivel into their low position, effectively making the Dragon hover, allowing it to precisely deliver it's payload.
The Dragon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL.jpg)
A front view of the Dragon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_1.jpg)
The SOGP-RP94s and SOGP-MPML43s on one of the wings (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_2.jpg)
The SOGP-AVC3 cannons (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_3.jpg)
The SOGP-AAT2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_4.jpg)
The rear view of the Dragon, showing the engines (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_5.jpg)
A top view of the Dragon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Snow_Fall/NS%20Ships/VTOL_6.jpg)
This plane is not for sale. No plans are made for this plane to ever be for sale.
(I created this using DOGA L3.)