Soviet Bloc
11-01-2005, 02:42
F-78A Sokol/Demon Next Generation Air Superiority Fighter
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The F-78A Sokol [ARSB Designation]/Demon [Doomingsland Designation] Next Generation Air Superiority fighter represents the next quantum leap in Soviet Bloc and Doomingsland aircraft design. From her sleek, beautiful design to her awe-inspiring technology and destructive prowess, this aircraft commands respect. Sporting technology jointly designed between two nations, the Sokol is a force to reckon with in the air, she can outrun, out-manuever, and out-gun her opponenets. A beast of an aircraft, the Sokol has the ability to chase you down, out-maneuver any thing you throw at it, and then ram an air to air missile up your ass with such ferocity and speed that as it detonates in your air intakes and rips apart your aircraft you will sit there, in your ejection seat, and wonder, "What the hell happened?" You fuck with this aircraft, and you are dead.
Soviet Bloc and Doomingsland engineers put every available piece of technology into this aircraft, from the new Direct Neural Interface technology to the General Optical Camoflauge which was jointly developed and designed by the nations of Soviet Bloc and Doomingsland. This aircraft excels to the point of unbelievability, yet it is very real, ripping apart enemy aircraft effortlessly as it navigates the cold, desolate air of the upper atmosphere. This aircraft litteraly tears apart the competition and then roars past their burning wreckage, nimbly swiping through the remains.
Engines
The F-78A Sokol utilizes twin ARSB-developed advanced SB-APDE-ATF-1200AXE pulse-detonation/turbofan hybrid engines which give the F-78A unmatched speed and maneuverability. The massive engines, coupled with the ARSB's advanced turbine system and the ARSB's Advanced Three-Dimensional AQT-80 Vectored Thrust system which can vector the engine's massive amount of thrust at angles up to 80 degrees and using enough speed to complete a full 160 degree conversion in about three seconds, meaning this aircraft can do full S-maneuvers without losing speed, control, or stability. Each engine can put out an amazing 60,000 pounds of thrust which can propel this aircraft to speeds of Mach 3.8. It can super-cruise at speeds approaching Mach 2.7.
But, that's not all... The SB-APDE-ATF-1200AXE engine has evolved to the next generation. Its pulse detonation technology is now playing an ever greater role in this engine series' sheer power and capability. Now, with the advent of new technology, this engine can now 'Double Burst' using the 'Twin Pulse Acceleration System' (TPAS). When engaging the TPAS, a slight delay is present before the pulse detonation system (using controlled explosions to compress air for thrust) switches over to twin pulse which means each engine double fires for each pulse detonation. This means that each engine can put out 120,000lbs of thrust. However, due to the heat and pressure involved, the system can only operate for roughly 8-10 seconds depending on variables such as wind speed, atmospheric conditions, etc. Using the TPAS allows the aircraft to leap forward to a speed of Mach 5. The G-forces involved warrant the need for a special flight suit (hydrostatic), which is included with each aircraft. The TPAS can be the difference betwene life and death in some situations, however, it is not to be taken lightly. If overused, the stress enacted on these engines will force them to disintegrate if overused.
Design
The F-78A Sokol, as an all new, next generation air superiority aircraft, was designed to be the best and was built accordingly. Her intense-looking body provides optimum lift and maneuverability capabilities. She can twist, spin, flip, wheel, anything you can do, she can do and she can do it smoother and faster. Every movement is fluid, thanks to design characteristics employed into her radical body. The forward swept wings give her unmatched maneuverability as do the canards and other control surfaces. The forward swept wings are also movable, being able to slide forward and backward, creating lift when needed, closing in for speed, and moving to aid in maneuvering. The two work together most of the time, although in some maneuvers the two work independently, allowing the F-78A Sokol unmatched maneuverability.
Due to the thrust vectoring, this incredible aircraft can flip end over end in controlled flight. She can even fly backwards in controlled flight, that's how awesome this aircraft's systems are. Also, the pilot, aided by a computer, can use a formerly deadly maneuver to track, and keep its nose on a target: the flat spin. With the advent of new technology, the flat spin is now a controlled piece of maneuvering, this aicraft can enter a controlled, limitd flat spin to keep targets in her view at all times. She can swiftly enter one, and get out of one just as fast. She can even fire on targets while in a flat spin.
Weaponry
Much like the aircraft it is replacing, the F-78A Sokol is designed to maintain and use air to air munitions of medium to close range type. It has numerous hardpoints for weapons to be mounted on including four hardpoints underneath each wing, four internal hardpoints (in two weapons bays) and five hardpoints underneath the fuselage.
The F-78A Sokol also maintains a single 30mm advanced chain gun which uses a small ALMRS/TTAC-03Mk II firing solution computer to track targets in a small cone in front of the weapon. This cannon system, the ACST-30 System, uses the computer to utilize information from the aircraft's radar and other sensors to track an aircraft in front of the F-78A in a small cone that radiates outwards. The ACST-30 is mounted in a semi-sealed 'bubble' underneath the aircraft and can maneuver inside this bubble to fire on enemy aircraft. This means that the F-78A only has to point its nose in a general direction while its cannon moves and locks onto the aircraft then opens fire either on its own or by the pilot's control.
Systems (Avionics and Weapons)
The ARC/MSR-79 is the central targetting, tracking, and firing solution computer and branches out into the following other subsystems:
SB-AIRCST-15S which is the ARSB-developed Infrared Search and Track system. This system scans the entire area and at ranges up to 120 km for any heat signature. When a signature is found, the system tracks the target and provides the weapons computer a firing solution, then a missile can be fired and that missile's own guidance system can take over and steer the missile to its target or it can receive updates from the aircraft's computer.
SB-OLT-91 this is a small ‘passive light sensor’ which detects obstructions (dark spots and at a miniscule scale) during daylight missions and compares it to a known database. It also redirects other systems to the ‘spot’ in order to target and/or identify it. It has multiple settings from very fine (can spot a bird at 5 km) to coarse (basically aiding in visual sight [looking to the rear, above, below, whatever.]).
SB-AMLQ/L90 This system is the F-78As advanced medium-range LIDAR/LADAR suite which includes LIDAR/LADAR receivers and emitters. Also combined with this system is a Doppler LIDAR/LADAR system to track targets and feed targetting data to the main computer. This system has fore and aft viewing ranges of 80km, lateral ranges of 50km, and a vertical range of about 10km.
SB-AMRQ/R72 This system is the F-78A's advanced electronically scanned array multi-function radar. This system has a primary range of 350km and an aft-range of about 200km.
SB-ASRQ/R10 This system is the F-78As short range composite ID radar
ARC-79 computer system is the F-78As tracking portion of the ARC/MSR-79 computer package. Using the IRST and the AMRQ/R72 radar, this system can track nearly three-hundred (300) targets at ranges of nearly 350 km. This powerful system can also bring firing solutions on up to 50 targets in a 100km range depending on the range of the missile and can also identify up to 20 of those targets. The ARC-79 can also identify target headings and trajectories at the farthest range and display them inside the pilot's helmet or on the advanced deep HUD.
MSR-79: This portion of the package is the main targetting computer. It can actively target nearly one hundred of the tracked objects that the ARC-79 is tracking and can bring up firing solutions on 60 of them at once and fire on up to six simultaneously. This system also relies on the IRST and the radar to provide up to date target information for it to process and turn into firing solutions.
ACST-30 uses the computer to utilize information from the aircraft's radar and other sensors to track an aircraft in front of the F-78A in a small cone that radiates outwards. The ACST-30 is mounted in a semi-sealed 'bubble' underneath the aircraft and can maneuver inside this bubble to fire on enemy aircraft. This means that the F-78A only has to point its nose in a general direction while its cannon moves and locks onto the aircraft then opens fire either on its own or by the pilot's control. the firing solution computer for the ACST-30 is a small version of the ALMRS/TTAC-03Mk II.
ADVSCAD- Advanced Deep Visual Scan Canopy Awareness Display System- This system is a series of projectors located through-out the cockpit that project data onto the canopy in a seemingly ‘deep’ environment. Using known faults in the human eye, the system projects data that seems out in the air surrounding the canopy, when in reality it is on the canopy glass. This system shows targeting information, enemy whereabouts, heading information, aircraft information, battle information, command information, radar information, and others. It is fully configurable and can be modified to suit pilot needs or requests.
AMS/MC-MS3: This system links together the motor controls in the wings, aileroins, tail, canards, and the thrust vectoring into one system. Combined, these control surfaces make the F-78A so maneuverable it's almost hard to believe. This system also links them with fiber optic cable technology and advanced servo systems to provide smooth, precise handling and quick response to commands, making this fighter so smooth and agile to operate, a trainee who's flown a trainer jet could hop in one of these and seem like he's been flying it for years.
AEISCN-Mk. IV: This system links the F-78A to the ARSB Global DefenseNet network, meaning it can use information from any other linked unit (including ships, aircraft, tanks, infantry, etc.) and deploys its information to the network.
AFFC/SIRR-12: This is the F-78A's active electronic camoflauge system. A series of five passive radar receivers detect an incoming radar pulse, it is quickly analyzed and a pulse of similar nature with the same frequency, wavelength etc. is deployed, cancelling the radar waves out (active wave cancellation). This effectively means the aircraft can become invisible to most if not all types of radar at any range (only limited by the aircraft's radar's range). (SEE COUNTERMEASURE SECTION)
Direct Neural Interface- Fighter Aircraft
The DNI-FA is a Direct Neural Interface system (originally developed for the VEPR NGCS Infantry Combat System) that allows the pilot to actively pilot the aircraft using his own mind. Targetting information is transferred directly into the pilot/WSO's vision and the pilot/WSO can operate all aircraft systems using their own mind. The DNI is a neural implant that intercepts signals from the crew's mind and transfers it directly to a computer system (or vice versa; computer to mind). The Active Neural Pilot System (ANPS) allows the pilot to pilot and control all facets of the aircraft through his mind, mating man and machine to create a perfect killing machine. Since the system is all neural, the pilot does not have to move (although emergency controls are present in the event of a DNI-FA failure) and pilots the aircraft using his own thoughts and movements. What was once 'moving' his arm is now controllong pitch, yaw, roll, etc. etc. The flawless interface gives the pilot/aircraft combination near unlimited power and potential.
Targetting information is gleaned from all active and passive detection systems and organized into easy-to-understand, readable displays in the pilots and WSO's minds. Each system is seperate and shows each seperate crewmember information specific to their mission (pilot sees weapons, tracking, flight data; WSO sees weapons, tracking, general flight [heading, speed], enemy, and intelligence data). A central computer system takes all data and turns it into two streams (one to each crewmember) which then enter the crewmember's mind directly by stimulating different portions of the brain. The Weapons Service Officer has the ability to control tracking system as well as weaponry using his mind although emergency controls are present. The Pilot has the ability to fly the aircraft, fire weaponry, and cycle through data as he sees fit without moving a single muscle, aside from the eye...
Armor
The F-78A Sokol is outfitted with an extensive, lightweight armor underneath the radar-absorbant materials and frame. Most of the armor is provided by using honeycombed kevlar and epoxy resin with a layer of extremely dense plastic threads. The aircraft also uses many new alloys and composites including Titanium Carbonate (CO3) and pure titanium to provide tensile strength in extreme maneuvers and/or crashes.
Crew Survivability
The aircraft maintains twin SB-ASEV-41A ejection seats that meets all ARSB standards for safe operation and have three activation points: between the crewmember's legs, just under the seat; one to the right of the crewmember, next to the seat; and two located behind the crewmember's head.
The cockpit area is armor protected and strengthened. Each crewmember is given the AHPS (advanced hydrostatic pressure suit) system which is a pressure suit that uses a fluid, instead of air or straps, to restrict blood flow, etc. This allows the wearer to not black out while performing maneuvers of up to 13g. The suit is a primary component of the F-78A aircraft as it allows the aircraf to be used to its full potential.
The entire cockpit is also sealed and pressurized, with heated, breathable air running freely from onboard air tanks. The aircraft can recycle its own air and carries an onboard supply of fourteen hours.
Optical Camoflauge
The F-78A uses optical camoflauge to augment its other stealth features. Optical camoflauge is achieved through the use of the AOGCSC (Advanced Optical General Color Scheme Camoflauge) system which uses dozens of real-time cameras and other optical sensors to capture the general color scheme around the aircraft. A central processing unit takes the data and transfers it to the opposite side of the camera, adjusting colors (lighter or darker) to make up for shadows and to make the aircraft mold into the surrounding air. The general color scheme is projected onto a hundreds of glass/plastic panels covering the aircraft through bundles of fiber optics (not many actual fibers per bundle). The color scheme is generated centrally and travels through the fibers, when it reaches the end a light dissipator at the end (basically a cap that spreads out the light) projects the image onto a small piece of glass/plastic. The glass/plastic panels are covered by a layer of dense plastic designed to prevent shrapnel from shattering the systems as well as to 'deaden' the light, making it appear more realistic. Even the exhaust is covered, although differently... The thrust vectoring system is hard to see due to a series of halogen lights which 'crowd-out' the dark image of the thrust vectoring system and make them invisible at ranges of a mile (in daylight).
The central processing unit also maintains a series of saved schemes including a general gray/blue design, an all-black design, as well as others. The AOGCSC system was jointly developed with the nation of Doomingsland.
Other Stealth Features
Extensive use of Radar Absorbant Material along with minor design characteristics significantly reduces RCS.
Wing Leading-Edge Liquid Coolant system, reduces infrared signature
Exhaust Coolant System (using liquids as well as design characteristics to mix cool air with the hot exhaust), reduces infrared signature.
One of the major reasons aircraft are detected by radar is their control surfaces, always moving, creating different angles, etc. Well, we have constructed our tail assembly out of radar-transparent carbon fibre composites and coated with radar absorbant material, thus the RCS is significantly reduced.
Countermeasures
The F-78A maintains a single electronic countermeasures system (the AFFC/SIRR-12) which is an active radar cancellation system and utilizes a small radar dome underneath the aircraft to locate the incoming radar pulses of a radar-guided missile, it then fires its own radar pulses at a set frequency and size (determined from the missile's radar pulses). This confuses the enemy radar (by canceling out its own waves) and usually causes it to believe that it has reached its target, it then explodes... This system is networked with five panels of radar emitters facing forward, to the right, left, rear, and to the ground and can project the cancellation waves against most radar-emitting sources (it even works on ground radar). It works by canceling out the radar wave, meaning the station that sent the wave will never notice a ‘black spot’ or any type of return as the wave is cancelled out. The small ‘pod’ with the system in it is the active anti-missile portion of the system. The panels are the anti-ground radar portion. The anti-missile portion also doubles as to cancel aircraft radar as well.
The system's range is limited as well as the power of the signal. Some ground stations are far too powerful to cancel out. However, the system works beautifully for close range air defense (as well as against missiles and other aircraft), since the radars used are not as powerful and with smaller range. The system also works at very long ranges, basically cancelling out the incoming signal (but it leaves a 'black spot' which could be noticed).
This system also has a new feature, ARCMD (Active Radar Confusion and Mis-Designation). This allows the system to actually selectively alter the incoming radar wave and sending back an altered wave depicting a large object or many objects, confusing any pilot while overloading a radar-guided missile's computer. It can also 'project' as being somewhere else.
The secondary portion of this countermeasures suite is its short computer jamming system which can jam radars at their computer core and infrared systems. This is accomplished by using a localized microwave emitter located in the same ‘pod’. The emitter fires an intense, but short pulse of microwaves which would strike the missile and effectively ‘melt’ the circuitry as well as royally fuck up anything made of metal.
The F-78A has three types of disposable countermeasures, numbers listed in ( ) :
Flares- infrared countermeasure (26)
Chaff pods- radar countermeasure (22)
Electrical Disturbance pods- creates a surge of electricity in an area and can mess up a missile's computer (4)
Other
This aircraft has an air-refueling nozzle for boom-type refueling.
Specifications
Role: Next Generation Air Superiority Fighter
Crew: 2 (pilot, weapons officer) in a tandem-type configuration
Length: 56.50 ft.
Wingspan (Primary Wings): 47.00 ft.
Height: 13.50 ft. (F-78A); 14.20 ft (F-78B Naval Variant)
Empty Weight: 48,000 lb.
Maximum Weight: 78,000 lb.
Fuel Weight: 15,200 lb. (F-78A); 17,000lbs (F-78B Naval Variant)
Armament Weight: 15,600 lb. (F-78A); 13,800 (F-78B Naval Variant)
Powerplant: 2x SB-APDE-ATF-1200AXE pulse-detonation/turbo-fan hybrid engines
Maximum Thrust: 60,704 lbs per engine (Double Pulse- 119,551 lbs per engine)
Maximum Speed: Mach 5.1 (Double Pulse); Mach 3.8 (without Double Pulse) Super-Cruise speed: Mach 2.7
Initial Climb Rate: 47,000 ft/min
Service Ceiling: 86,650 ft.
Range: 1,670nm (combat); 3,000nm (ferry) [F-78A]; 1900 nm (combat); 3400nm (ferry) [F-78B Naval Variant]
G-Limits: -7 / +13
Weapons: Four hardpoints underneath each wing, five fuselage hardpoints TOTAL EXTERNAL HARDPOINTS= 13
2x Internal bays each with two hardpoints for AAMs
1x SB-AGX-30 30mm Six-barreled cannon with 250 rounds of ammunition
Total armament weight that can be carried: 15,600 pounds (F-78A)
Cost-
F-78A- $125 Million USD
F-78B Naval Variant (Strengthened frame, heavier landing gear, more fuel, treated skin and frame, salt/humidity-proof equipment)- $129 Million USD
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OOC- Comments? Criticism? Unfortunately, it is not for sale (except to close allies? You'd have to ask, I guess). This is mainly to serve as an informative post, etc.
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The F-78A Sokol [ARSB Designation]/Demon [Doomingsland Designation] Next Generation Air Superiority fighter represents the next quantum leap in Soviet Bloc and Doomingsland aircraft design. From her sleek, beautiful design to her awe-inspiring technology and destructive prowess, this aircraft commands respect. Sporting technology jointly designed between two nations, the Sokol is a force to reckon with in the air, she can outrun, out-manuever, and out-gun her opponenets. A beast of an aircraft, the Sokol has the ability to chase you down, out-maneuver any thing you throw at it, and then ram an air to air missile up your ass with such ferocity and speed that as it detonates in your air intakes and rips apart your aircraft you will sit there, in your ejection seat, and wonder, "What the hell happened?" You fuck with this aircraft, and you are dead.
Soviet Bloc and Doomingsland engineers put every available piece of technology into this aircraft, from the new Direct Neural Interface technology to the General Optical Camoflauge which was jointly developed and designed by the nations of Soviet Bloc and Doomingsland. This aircraft excels to the point of unbelievability, yet it is very real, ripping apart enemy aircraft effortlessly as it navigates the cold, desolate air of the upper atmosphere. This aircraft litteraly tears apart the competition and then roars past their burning wreckage, nimbly swiping through the remains.
Engines
The F-78A Sokol utilizes twin ARSB-developed advanced SB-APDE-ATF-1200AXE pulse-detonation/turbofan hybrid engines which give the F-78A unmatched speed and maneuverability. The massive engines, coupled with the ARSB's advanced turbine system and the ARSB's Advanced Three-Dimensional AQT-80 Vectored Thrust system which can vector the engine's massive amount of thrust at angles up to 80 degrees and using enough speed to complete a full 160 degree conversion in about three seconds, meaning this aircraft can do full S-maneuvers without losing speed, control, or stability. Each engine can put out an amazing 60,000 pounds of thrust which can propel this aircraft to speeds of Mach 3.8. It can super-cruise at speeds approaching Mach 2.7.
But, that's not all... The SB-APDE-ATF-1200AXE engine has evolved to the next generation. Its pulse detonation technology is now playing an ever greater role in this engine series' sheer power and capability. Now, with the advent of new technology, this engine can now 'Double Burst' using the 'Twin Pulse Acceleration System' (TPAS). When engaging the TPAS, a slight delay is present before the pulse detonation system (using controlled explosions to compress air for thrust) switches over to twin pulse which means each engine double fires for each pulse detonation. This means that each engine can put out 120,000lbs of thrust. However, due to the heat and pressure involved, the system can only operate for roughly 8-10 seconds depending on variables such as wind speed, atmospheric conditions, etc. Using the TPAS allows the aircraft to leap forward to a speed of Mach 5. The G-forces involved warrant the need for a special flight suit (hydrostatic), which is included with each aircraft. The TPAS can be the difference betwene life and death in some situations, however, it is not to be taken lightly. If overused, the stress enacted on these engines will force them to disintegrate if overused.
Design
The F-78A Sokol, as an all new, next generation air superiority aircraft, was designed to be the best and was built accordingly. Her intense-looking body provides optimum lift and maneuverability capabilities. She can twist, spin, flip, wheel, anything you can do, she can do and she can do it smoother and faster. Every movement is fluid, thanks to design characteristics employed into her radical body. The forward swept wings give her unmatched maneuverability as do the canards and other control surfaces. The forward swept wings are also movable, being able to slide forward and backward, creating lift when needed, closing in for speed, and moving to aid in maneuvering. The two work together most of the time, although in some maneuvers the two work independently, allowing the F-78A Sokol unmatched maneuverability.
Due to the thrust vectoring, this incredible aircraft can flip end over end in controlled flight. She can even fly backwards in controlled flight, that's how awesome this aircraft's systems are. Also, the pilot, aided by a computer, can use a formerly deadly maneuver to track, and keep its nose on a target: the flat spin. With the advent of new technology, the flat spin is now a controlled piece of maneuvering, this aicraft can enter a controlled, limitd flat spin to keep targets in her view at all times. She can swiftly enter one, and get out of one just as fast. She can even fire on targets while in a flat spin.
Weaponry
Much like the aircraft it is replacing, the F-78A Sokol is designed to maintain and use air to air munitions of medium to close range type. It has numerous hardpoints for weapons to be mounted on including four hardpoints underneath each wing, four internal hardpoints (in two weapons bays) and five hardpoints underneath the fuselage.
The F-78A Sokol also maintains a single 30mm advanced chain gun which uses a small ALMRS/TTAC-03Mk II firing solution computer to track targets in a small cone in front of the weapon. This cannon system, the ACST-30 System, uses the computer to utilize information from the aircraft's radar and other sensors to track an aircraft in front of the F-78A in a small cone that radiates outwards. The ACST-30 is mounted in a semi-sealed 'bubble' underneath the aircraft and can maneuver inside this bubble to fire on enemy aircraft. This means that the F-78A only has to point its nose in a general direction while its cannon moves and locks onto the aircraft then opens fire either on its own or by the pilot's control.
Systems (Avionics and Weapons)
The ARC/MSR-79 is the central targetting, tracking, and firing solution computer and branches out into the following other subsystems:
SB-AIRCST-15S which is the ARSB-developed Infrared Search and Track system. This system scans the entire area and at ranges up to 120 km for any heat signature. When a signature is found, the system tracks the target and provides the weapons computer a firing solution, then a missile can be fired and that missile's own guidance system can take over and steer the missile to its target or it can receive updates from the aircraft's computer.
SB-OLT-91 this is a small ‘passive light sensor’ which detects obstructions (dark spots and at a miniscule scale) during daylight missions and compares it to a known database. It also redirects other systems to the ‘spot’ in order to target and/or identify it. It has multiple settings from very fine (can spot a bird at 5 km) to coarse (basically aiding in visual sight [looking to the rear, above, below, whatever.]).
SB-AMLQ/L90 This system is the F-78As advanced medium-range LIDAR/LADAR suite which includes LIDAR/LADAR receivers and emitters. Also combined with this system is a Doppler LIDAR/LADAR system to track targets and feed targetting data to the main computer. This system has fore and aft viewing ranges of 80km, lateral ranges of 50km, and a vertical range of about 10km.
SB-AMRQ/R72 This system is the F-78A's advanced electronically scanned array multi-function radar. This system has a primary range of 350km and an aft-range of about 200km.
SB-ASRQ/R10 This system is the F-78As short range composite ID radar
ARC-79 computer system is the F-78As tracking portion of the ARC/MSR-79 computer package. Using the IRST and the AMRQ/R72 radar, this system can track nearly three-hundred (300) targets at ranges of nearly 350 km. This powerful system can also bring firing solutions on up to 50 targets in a 100km range depending on the range of the missile and can also identify up to 20 of those targets. The ARC-79 can also identify target headings and trajectories at the farthest range and display them inside the pilot's helmet or on the advanced deep HUD.
MSR-79: This portion of the package is the main targetting computer. It can actively target nearly one hundred of the tracked objects that the ARC-79 is tracking and can bring up firing solutions on 60 of them at once and fire on up to six simultaneously. This system also relies on the IRST and the radar to provide up to date target information for it to process and turn into firing solutions.
ACST-30 uses the computer to utilize information from the aircraft's radar and other sensors to track an aircraft in front of the F-78A in a small cone that radiates outwards. The ACST-30 is mounted in a semi-sealed 'bubble' underneath the aircraft and can maneuver inside this bubble to fire on enemy aircraft. This means that the F-78A only has to point its nose in a general direction while its cannon moves and locks onto the aircraft then opens fire either on its own or by the pilot's control. the firing solution computer for the ACST-30 is a small version of the ALMRS/TTAC-03Mk II.
ADVSCAD- Advanced Deep Visual Scan Canopy Awareness Display System- This system is a series of projectors located through-out the cockpit that project data onto the canopy in a seemingly ‘deep’ environment. Using known faults in the human eye, the system projects data that seems out in the air surrounding the canopy, when in reality it is on the canopy glass. This system shows targeting information, enemy whereabouts, heading information, aircraft information, battle information, command information, radar information, and others. It is fully configurable and can be modified to suit pilot needs or requests.
AMS/MC-MS3: This system links together the motor controls in the wings, aileroins, tail, canards, and the thrust vectoring into one system. Combined, these control surfaces make the F-78A so maneuverable it's almost hard to believe. This system also links them with fiber optic cable technology and advanced servo systems to provide smooth, precise handling and quick response to commands, making this fighter so smooth and agile to operate, a trainee who's flown a trainer jet could hop in one of these and seem like he's been flying it for years.
AEISCN-Mk. IV: This system links the F-78A to the ARSB Global DefenseNet network, meaning it can use information from any other linked unit (including ships, aircraft, tanks, infantry, etc.) and deploys its information to the network.
AFFC/SIRR-12: This is the F-78A's active electronic camoflauge system. A series of five passive radar receivers detect an incoming radar pulse, it is quickly analyzed and a pulse of similar nature with the same frequency, wavelength etc. is deployed, cancelling the radar waves out (active wave cancellation). This effectively means the aircraft can become invisible to most if not all types of radar at any range (only limited by the aircraft's radar's range). (SEE COUNTERMEASURE SECTION)
Direct Neural Interface- Fighter Aircraft
The DNI-FA is a Direct Neural Interface system (originally developed for the VEPR NGCS Infantry Combat System) that allows the pilot to actively pilot the aircraft using his own mind. Targetting information is transferred directly into the pilot/WSO's vision and the pilot/WSO can operate all aircraft systems using their own mind. The DNI is a neural implant that intercepts signals from the crew's mind and transfers it directly to a computer system (or vice versa; computer to mind). The Active Neural Pilot System (ANPS) allows the pilot to pilot and control all facets of the aircraft through his mind, mating man and machine to create a perfect killing machine. Since the system is all neural, the pilot does not have to move (although emergency controls are present in the event of a DNI-FA failure) and pilots the aircraft using his own thoughts and movements. What was once 'moving' his arm is now controllong pitch, yaw, roll, etc. etc. The flawless interface gives the pilot/aircraft combination near unlimited power and potential.
Targetting information is gleaned from all active and passive detection systems and organized into easy-to-understand, readable displays in the pilots and WSO's minds. Each system is seperate and shows each seperate crewmember information specific to their mission (pilot sees weapons, tracking, flight data; WSO sees weapons, tracking, general flight [heading, speed], enemy, and intelligence data). A central computer system takes all data and turns it into two streams (one to each crewmember) which then enter the crewmember's mind directly by stimulating different portions of the brain. The Weapons Service Officer has the ability to control tracking system as well as weaponry using his mind although emergency controls are present. The Pilot has the ability to fly the aircraft, fire weaponry, and cycle through data as he sees fit without moving a single muscle, aside from the eye...
Armor
The F-78A Sokol is outfitted with an extensive, lightweight armor underneath the radar-absorbant materials and frame. Most of the armor is provided by using honeycombed kevlar and epoxy resin with a layer of extremely dense plastic threads. The aircraft also uses many new alloys and composites including Titanium Carbonate (CO3) and pure titanium to provide tensile strength in extreme maneuvers and/or crashes.
Crew Survivability
The aircraft maintains twin SB-ASEV-41A ejection seats that meets all ARSB standards for safe operation and have three activation points: between the crewmember's legs, just under the seat; one to the right of the crewmember, next to the seat; and two located behind the crewmember's head.
The cockpit area is armor protected and strengthened. Each crewmember is given the AHPS (advanced hydrostatic pressure suit) system which is a pressure suit that uses a fluid, instead of air or straps, to restrict blood flow, etc. This allows the wearer to not black out while performing maneuvers of up to 13g. The suit is a primary component of the F-78A aircraft as it allows the aircraf to be used to its full potential.
The entire cockpit is also sealed and pressurized, with heated, breathable air running freely from onboard air tanks. The aircraft can recycle its own air and carries an onboard supply of fourteen hours.
Optical Camoflauge
The F-78A uses optical camoflauge to augment its other stealth features. Optical camoflauge is achieved through the use of the AOGCSC (Advanced Optical General Color Scheme Camoflauge) system which uses dozens of real-time cameras and other optical sensors to capture the general color scheme around the aircraft. A central processing unit takes the data and transfers it to the opposite side of the camera, adjusting colors (lighter or darker) to make up for shadows and to make the aircraft mold into the surrounding air. The general color scheme is projected onto a hundreds of glass/plastic panels covering the aircraft through bundles of fiber optics (not many actual fibers per bundle). The color scheme is generated centrally and travels through the fibers, when it reaches the end a light dissipator at the end (basically a cap that spreads out the light) projects the image onto a small piece of glass/plastic. The glass/plastic panels are covered by a layer of dense plastic designed to prevent shrapnel from shattering the systems as well as to 'deaden' the light, making it appear more realistic. Even the exhaust is covered, although differently... The thrust vectoring system is hard to see due to a series of halogen lights which 'crowd-out' the dark image of the thrust vectoring system and make them invisible at ranges of a mile (in daylight).
The central processing unit also maintains a series of saved schemes including a general gray/blue design, an all-black design, as well as others. The AOGCSC system was jointly developed with the nation of Doomingsland.
Other Stealth Features
Extensive use of Radar Absorbant Material along with minor design characteristics significantly reduces RCS.
Wing Leading-Edge Liquid Coolant system, reduces infrared signature
Exhaust Coolant System (using liquids as well as design characteristics to mix cool air with the hot exhaust), reduces infrared signature.
One of the major reasons aircraft are detected by radar is their control surfaces, always moving, creating different angles, etc. Well, we have constructed our tail assembly out of radar-transparent carbon fibre composites and coated with radar absorbant material, thus the RCS is significantly reduced.
Countermeasures
The F-78A maintains a single electronic countermeasures system (the AFFC/SIRR-12) which is an active radar cancellation system and utilizes a small radar dome underneath the aircraft to locate the incoming radar pulses of a radar-guided missile, it then fires its own radar pulses at a set frequency and size (determined from the missile's radar pulses). This confuses the enemy radar (by canceling out its own waves) and usually causes it to believe that it has reached its target, it then explodes... This system is networked with five panels of radar emitters facing forward, to the right, left, rear, and to the ground and can project the cancellation waves against most radar-emitting sources (it even works on ground radar). It works by canceling out the radar wave, meaning the station that sent the wave will never notice a ‘black spot’ or any type of return as the wave is cancelled out. The small ‘pod’ with the system in it is the active anti-missile portion of the system. The panels are the anti-ground radar portion. The anti-missile portion also doubles as to cancel aircraft radar as well.
The system's range is limited as well as the power of the signal. Some ground stations are far too powerful to cancel out. However, the system works beautifully for close range air defense (as well as against missiles and other aircraft), since the radars used are not as powerful and with smaller range. The system also works at very long ranges, basically cancelling out the incoming signal (but it leaves a 'black spot' which could be noticed).
This system also has a new feature, ARCMD (Active Radar Confusion and Mis-Designation). This allows the system to actually selectively alter the incoming radar wave and sending back an altered wave depicting a large object or many objects, confusing any pilot while overloading a radar-guided missile's computer. It can also 'project' as being somewhere else.
The secondary portion of this countermeasures suite is its short computer jamming system which can jam radars at their computer core and infrared systems. This is accomplished by using a localized microwave emitter located in the same ‘pod’. The emitter fires an intense, but short pulse of microwaves which would strike the missile and effectively ‘melt’ the circuitry as well as royally fuck up anything made of metal.
The F-78A has three types of disposable countermeasures, numbers listed in ( ) :
Flares- infrared countermeasure (26)
Chaff pods- radar countermeasure (22)
Electrical Disturbance pods- creates a surge of electricity in an area and can mess up a missile's computer (4)
Other
This aircraft has an air-refueling nozzle for boom-type refueling.
Specifications
Role: Next Generation Air Superiority Fighter
Crew: 2 (pilot, weapons officer) in a tandem-type configuration
Length: 56.50 ft.
Wingspan (Primary Wings): 47.00 ft.
Height: 13.50 ft. (F-78A); 14.20 ft (F-78B Naval Variant)
Empty Weight: 48,000 lb.
Maximum Weight: 78,000 lb.
Fuel Weight: 15,200 lb. (F-78A); 17,000lbs (F-78B Naval Variant)
Armament Weight: 15,600 lb. (F-78A); 13,800 (F-78B Naval Variant)
Powerplant: 2x SB-APDE-ATF-1200AXE pulse-detonation/turbo-fan hybrid engines
Maximum Thrust: 60,704 lbs per engine (Double Pulse- 119,551 lbs per engine)
Maximum Speed: Mach 5.1 (Double Pulse); Mach 3.8 (without Double Pulse) Super-Cruise speed: Mach 2.7
Initial Climb Rate: 47,000 ft/min
Service Ceiling: 86,650 ft.
Range: 1,670nm (combat); 3,000nm (ferry) [F-78A]; 1900 nm (combat); 3400nm (ferry) [F-78B Naval Variant]
G-Limits: -7 / +13
Weapons: Four hardpoints underneath each wing, five fuselage hardpoints TOTAL EXTERNAL HARDPOINTS= 13
2x Internal bays each with two hardpoints for AAMs
1x SB-AGX-30 30mm Six-barreled cannon with 250 rounds of ammunition
Total armament weight that can be carried: 15,600 pounds (F-78A)
Cost-
F-78A- $125 Million USD
F-78B Naval Variant (Strengthened frame, heavier landing gear, more fuel, treated skin and frame, salt/humidity-proof equipment)- $129 Million USD
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