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After decades using aircraft designed and built by other nations, Aequatio Aerospace working in conjuction with Aequatian Military Industries have designed the F-33 Modular Strike Fighter. Developed to replace the Aequatian Air Force's F-22 Raptor Strike Fighter and A-10 Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft in addition to the Aequatian Navy's F-35N Joint Strike Fighters, the F-33 design will finally put Aequatio on par with or above nations who may oppose the Republic's interests overseas and at home.

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F-33A Phalanx Strike Fighter, Air Force Variant

F-33A Phalanx

Wing Span (m): 14.7
Length (m): 21.94
Height (m): 6.36
Weight (kg)
Normal: 24,000
Maximum: 33,500
Payload (kg)
Maximum: 8,000
Normal: 1,400
Fuel (kg)
Maximum: 5,090
Normal: 9,400
Engine: Two Aequatian Aerospace Industries (Propulsion Division) TF-500 Afterburning Turbofans
Armament:
2 - 20mm 6-barrel autocannons
6 - Underwing Hardpoints for Air-to-Air Missiles
4 - Underfuselage Hardpoints for Guided Munitions
Speed (km/h)
Cruising: 1,380
Maximum: 2,125
Maximum Mach: 2.3
Rate of Climb: 230 m/s
Ceiling (m): 17,500
Operational Range (km)
Normal: 3,000
Maximum: 5,200
Crew: 1, Pilot

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F-33N Phalanx Strike Fighter, Naval Air Force Variant

F-33N Phalanx

Wing Span (m)
Full: 14.7
Folded: 7.4
Length (m): 21.94
Height (m): 5.93
Weight (kg)
Normal: 24,000
Maximum: 30,000
Payload (kg)
Maximum: 6,500
Normal: 1,400
Fuel (kg)
Maximum: 5,090
Normal: 9,400
Engine: Two Aequatian Aerospace Industries (Propulsion Division) TF-500 Afterburning Turbofans
Armament:
1 - 27mm 8-barrel autocannon
4 - Underwing Hardpoints for Air-to-Air Missiles
4 - Underfuselage Hardpoints for Guided Munitions
Speed (km/h)
Cruising: 1,400
Maximum: 2,300
Maximum Mach: 2.17
Rate of Climb: 230 m/s
Ceiling (m): 17,000
Operational Range (km)
Normal: 3,000
Maximum: 5,200
Crew: 1, Pilot

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F-33B Phalanx Strike Fighter, Ground Attack Variant

F-33B Phalanx

Wing Span (m): 14.7
Length (m): 21.94
Height (m): 6.36
Weight (kg)
Normal: 39,000
Maximum: 45,000
Payload (kg)
Maximum: 8,000
Normal: 1,400
Fuel (kg)
Maximum: 18,200
Normal: 12,100
Engine: Two Aequatian Aerospace Industries (Propulsion Division) TF-500 Afterburning Turbofans
Armament:
35mm 7-barrel autocannon
6 - Underwing Hardpoints for Guided Munitions
4 - Underfuselage Hardpoints for Guided Munitions
Speed (km/h)
Cruising: 1,300
Maximum: 1,900
Maximum Mach: 1.8
Rate of Climb: 230 m/s
Ceiling (m): 14,000
Operational Range (km)
Normal: 4,000
Maximum: 7,000
Crew: 2, Pilot and Bombardier