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Following the completion of testing, LSDI is pleased to announce the launch of the LAS-XF4 'Flytrap' advanced long range fighter. Orders are now being taken and interested parties should contact LSDI in the first instance.


LAS-XF4 'Flytrap' Advanced Ultra Long Range Fighter


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Seeking to develop a replacement for its MiG-25 and MiG-31 squadrons, the Lasatanian Air Force has instructed LSDI to develop a next generation long-range fighter providing unsurpassed look-down shoot-down capability, combined with some of the best performance in its class.

To meet these requirements, LSDI commenced work on the LAS-XF4 'Flytrap', a long-range multi-role fighter capable of Mach 2.8+ and utilising the SBI-16 Zaslon fixed phased array antenna radar, codenamed 'Flash Dance' by NATO, which is said to be the world's most powerful fighter radar. A powerful onboard computer system and a radar with a phased array which will allow the pilot to simultaneously activate the air-to-air and air-to-surface missile fire modes. When working with air targets, the LAS-XF4 is capable of intercepting up to 24 targets simultaneously.

Due to the mission specific nature of this aircraft, designers at LSDI have decided to install a weapons bay system for storage of weapons on this aircraft and decided to focus on producing the aircraft as a dedicated long-range fighter. Bay capacity shall be equal to nine LAS-AAMX2 missiles. The missiles are held in units of three and the bay doors are of a sliding format, allowing for minimal disruption to the aircraft's radar signature.



Specifications:

Crew: Two
Wingspan: 19 m
Length overall: 30m
Height overall 8m
Weight empty, equipped : 30,000 kg / 37,500 kg
Max T-O weight : 42,000 kg
Engines: 2 LAS Kortulent R-542 (38,000 lbst)
Max level speed at height : 2,700km/h
Max level speed at S/L : 1,600km/h
Service ceiling : 17,000 m (56,000 ft)
Range with max fuel at height : 7,000 km
Subsonic range: 11,000km
Number of hardpoints: 9 - All internal
Radar: SBI-16 Zaslon/ NATO codename: Flashdance
Weapons:

GSh-6-23 cannon (six-barreled 30 millimeter Gatling-type cannon mounted in a fairing set well back on the belly of the aircraft. The cannon has a rate of fire from 6,000 to 8,000 rounds per minute, and the LAS-XF4 carries an ammunition store of 1000 rounds. )

LAS-AAMX2 'Aurora' AMRAAM (detailed below)


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Details for LAS-AAMX2 'Aurora' AMRAAM


LAS-AAMX2 'Aurora' AMRAAM

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The new LAS-AAMX2 'Aurora' AMRAAM is a specially-designed AAM for use in the LAS-XF4 'Flytrap'. The missile's guidance systems allow for both active and passive guidance, with the pilot able to change and track targets up to 2 seconds prior to impact. With a built in IFF system, the LAS-AAMX2 can be used in close combat situations with safety.

Due to the design of the LAS-XF4, the missile is dropped from the planes internal bay and activates its rocket stage approximately 0.5 seconds after launch.

The LAS-AAMX2 missile has an active radar finder and a maximum range of 90-120 kilometers (50 km more than AMRAAM) and flies at over four times the speed of sound.

The LAS-AAMX2has rectangular narrow span wings and a distinctive set of four rectangular control surfaces at the rear. These unique control surfaces feature reduced flow separation at high angles of attack, producing greater aerodynamic moment force than conventional control surfaces. The missile's guidance is inertial with mid-course updates from the launch aircraft, followed by a terminal active radar phase from an acquisition range of about 20 kilometers

Specifications:

Length: 4.20 m
Body diameter: 300 mm
Wingspan: 0.50 m
Launch weight: 250 kg
Warhead: 50 kg HE fragmentation
Fuze: Active radar/laser
Guidance: Inertial, command and active radar
Propulsion: Solid propellant
Range: 120 km
Speed: Mach 4.7


Total cost of aircraft including weapons systems: $100m

<Bump - c'mon, with a range of 11,000km, this thing is unsurpassed..>

Nice Lasatania.

OOC: It's based on the Mikoyan 701 prototype,which was for a long-range fighter, the plane's stats are based on the claims made by the Mikoyan engineers regarding the performance of their designs.. only thing is that I might produce a second version with increased weapon capacity, i.e about 12 missiles...

One thing is that it is weak weapon wise (the missles are great but...), despite it carrying missles it lacks a cannon or any sort of additional weaponry making it a bit of liability in prolonged combats. Tacking some kind of cannon onto it would make it a lot more viable, other that excellent plane even if it's prohibitally expensive.

At the moment it looks more like a long range interceptor than a multi-role simply because it has only AAM's and no other offensive capability.

OOC: That's specifically what its designed for.. it is a 21st century version of the Fiddler really.. but when you consider the power of the Flash Dance radar array, this thing is really an ultra-long range AWACs system with the ability to shoot down 9 targets as well..

The price reflects the advanced avionics systems used, the sheer size f the thing and also the advanced weapons system installed for use with the aircraft.. client nations will also receive missiles to use with this aircraft, since they are not to be produced under license yet..

Yes, but why call it multi-role when it really isn't? Since although according to you it has ASM's but you say in Weapons only AAM's, and the AAM's you say have seemingly no ability to convert to an ASM role.

If I were you i'd add a cannon at least then it can protect itself after the nine missles have been shot off :)

Just wondering really, but it is your baby so :)

(OOC: Ok, changes to stats/arms etc...)

IC: Regarding the multi-role nature of this aircraft, development work is currently taking place on installing weapons systems hardware and software in the aircraft to allow it to be used in a strike role.

However, given that this aircraft is chiefly a long-range fighter, this shall remain a secondary role..

<bump - changes made..>

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Much better, oh right I see (as regards role). :)

(OOC: Darn, thought I'd managed to rein in the role part... oh well... looks like I got to design me a AGM then... and get a bit of spiel into it regarding using it in a strike role..)

OOC: OK price is now $100m a craft, which is not too bad considering the size of these things... Also lend/lease and bulk purchase discounts will apply obviously..


LAF to take delivery of 30 LAS-XF4

LSDI is proud to announce the first order for its new LAS-XF4 Ultra Long Range Fighter (ULRF), the LAS-XF4 'Flytrap'. The aircraft are to be delivered to the Long Range Aviation wing of the LAF, with the 21st and 42nd squadrons receiving the aircraft. Both squadrons previously flew MIG-31 aircraft, all of which will now be transferred to National Air Guard squadrons.

<bumpity bump.. given the specs were redone etc..>

<OOC: surely nobody can't be interest in a ifghter with an 11000km range..????>

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Not at a cost of $100 million per unit, and with untested dogfighting capabilities. We aren't made of rubles you know.

Do you have something lighter and more affordable? Say, something more suited for LICs and insurgent supression? Something, say, that would fit into the hangar of an airship?

While interesting, what possible use could anyone HAVE for a fighter with a 11,000 km range?

OOC: Well, it is intended to replace our MiG-31 fleet as such.. plus consider turning the range into time in air and you have a pretty potent AWACS/Fighter mixture... the price reflects the sheer size of the darn thing..

Regarding other planes.. there's plenty in my storefront - click on the 'HERE' in my signature...

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OOC: OK, an explanation as to why this fighter was developed. It's really a modern version of the Tupolev Fiddler fighter, used by the Russians to patrol Siberia. Given that my nation is meant to be an island of the east coast of Korea, this fighter provides my country with unsurpassed patrol ranges South China Sea. Also, given the endurance of this fighter, it can be used as a long-range bomber escort or a mini-AWACs system with the ability to shoot down. So.. it is versatile.. admittedly, it is expensive, but it is modern+ tech and no other nation has anything like this.. (in addition, a reworked version is available soon that will be able to carry out strike missions..)

Nice but we could never afford it... :(

OOC: Well, people buy the F-22 and its price tag in RL is around $80m+... Plus with this thing, all you would need is one squadron tops.. My airforce is only going to have two full squadrons of them...