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MMA-A3 Falcon

The Macabees
20-02-2005, 06:26
NOTE: 2005 - 2010

It's termed here as the Su-63 because that's the Malatose designation and he wrote it up as the rest of us gave him the information - he as well gave massive input on the actual design.


With the growing Airforces of the world the Macabee and Malatose Governments decided to come together in this joint effort to create a Air Superiority Fighter beyond the rest.This Fighter was designed to win the skies with its advanced Avionic Systems and to develop precision ground strikes against targets.

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The Su-63 FireStorm Air Superiority Fighter.[/i]

[b]STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
6.3 m

WINGSPAN:
15.2 m

LENGTH:
22.0m

Engines:
2 x SATURN/LYU'KA AL-67 turbo fan engines with thrust-vectoring nozzles providing STOL capabilities, 160 kN static thrust with 250 kN of afterburner.

FUEL CAPACITY:
2,300 US gal (8,706 liters)

MAXIMUM SPEED @ 14,500 meter :
Mach 2.8

CRUISE SPEED (max performance without afterburner):
1805 kph (Mach 1.7)

STALL SPEED:
120 kph

CLIMB RATE:
28,000 meters per minute

CEILING:
20,000 meters (65 kft)

MIN LANDING DISTANCE AT SEA LEVEL:
300 meters

MAX COMBAT RADIUS:
2500 km

MAX RANGE (without external stores):
5600km

ESTIMATED COST:
$195,000,000
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Weapons Systems

2 x One GSh-30-1 30mm: Two GSh-30-1 30-mm cannons are mounted in blisters on either side of the main fuselage. The cannons are mounted on a geared rotor that is driven by a 20-hp electric motor which turns the barrels while each one fires individually. The cannon is capable of firing up to 7,200 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 1,030 meters per second. Each cannon is fed from an internal 800 round storage drum which feeds the cannon with a double-ended hydraulically driven linkless feed system.

13 x BODY/WING HARD POINTS: 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) of external stores can be mounted on six hard points mounted on either wing and four under the main fuselage.

2 Internal Hardpoints: Internal Hardpoints can carry over 2,000lb of Internal Stores,such as bombs or 2 Missiles.

Cockpit
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The Cockpit of the Su-63 is all glass.There are no traditional round dial, standby or dedicated gauges and the Cockpit is fully Night Vision Compatible.

The GEC-built Head-Up Display (HUD) offers a wide field of view (30 degrees horizontally by 25 degrees vertically) and serves as a primary flight instrument for the pilot.

There are six liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in the cockpit. These present information in full color and are fully readable in direct sunlight. LCDs offer lower weight and less size than the cathode ray tube (CRT) displays used in most current aircraft. The lower power requirements also provide a reliability improvement over CRTs. The two Up-Front Displays (UFDs) measure 3"x4" in size and are located to the left and right of the ICP

The Integrated Control Panel (ICP) is the primary means for manual pilot data entry for communications, navigation, and autopilot data. Located under the glareshield and HUD in center top of the instrument panel, this keypad entry system also has some double click functions, much like a computer mouse for rapid pilot access/use.

The Primary Multi-Function Display (PMFD) is a 8"x8" color display that is located in the middle of the instrument panel, under the ICP. It is the pilot’s principal display for aircraft navigation (including showing waypoints and route of flight) and Situation Assessment (SA) or a "God's-eye view" of the entire environment around (above, below, both sides, front and back) the aircraft.

Three Secondary Multi-Function Displays (SMFDs) are all 6.25" x 6.25" and two of them are located on either side of the PMFD on the instrument panel with the third underneath the PMFD between the pilot's knees. These are used for displaying tactical (both offensive and defensive) information as well as non-tactical information (such as checklists, subsystem status, engine thrust output, and stores management).

CockPit Electronics

2 task-switching MFDs
Multi-node radar indication panel
Octo-functional HUD synchronized with MFD and helmet targeting
GPS synchronization panel
Topographic orientation TRV systems
Autopilot TRV/NRT based systems
JTIDs/A50 airbourne intelligence/global targetting, guidance systems.
APEX 345 ejection seat, syncronized with primary turbine faliures.
LIDAR/RADAR incoming signal indicator/interceptor to JTIDs.
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Maneuvering System

The Sukhoi Su-63 is an extremely maneuverable fighter using 3D thrust vectoring and an innovated reverse canard design.The Su-63 uses an extensive fly-by-wire system which gives the pilot unprecedented abilities in piloting the aircraft.

Avionics.

The Su-63 uses advanced integrated Avionic Systems developed jointly by Finnish and Soviet Scientist.These systems computing power are equal to that of 7 Cray Super Computers.
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ACTIVE SENSOR JAMMER: Internal ECM providing broadband RF protection.

AUTO-PILOT: The Su-63 is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot, allowing the pilot to relax or even sleep during long voyages. The auto- pilot can be programmed with a single destination or a complex flight plan involving multiple speeds, directions, and destinations. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the fighter is near its destination.

OPTICS (NIGHTVISION):100km range. A passive light image intensifier that emits no light of its own, but relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to produce a visible picture.

NO-12M: Multi-mode X-band pulse Doppler radar. Detection Range is 250km. System consists of a single electronically-scanned Phased-Array RADAR antenna mounted in the nose and tail giving the Su-63 360 degree scanning capabilites.System can track 50 Targets and simultaeneously fire at 5.The NO-12M RADAR can also be integrated with AWAC or ground based RADAR systems to give it a total detection range of 700km.

NO-15M Infra-Red Sensor System: Scans for enemy heat signatures at a range of up to 110km.

NLTS Laser Targeting system: Has a range of 50 km and is used to increase the accuracy of onboard weapons.

NOLDR(LIDAR system): The NOLDR is a heterodyne-reception optical radar system which uses pulse-tone waveforms.The system also uses Doppler RADAR.It reduces backscattering and extinction of coefficient of the atmosphere.

NO-Z2M Intra-Data Link System: Allows for all Su-63 Fighterstorm Fighters to share information automatically without radio calls.The wing leader can also easily glance at the computer and tell how much fuel and weapons his wingmen have left.He can also see which enemy fighter his wingman has targeted.This system allows for the wing commander to assign targets to each of his wingmen also.

RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: Long range, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Range: 600 miles (960 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.

TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The Su-63 pressurized and provides full nuclear and chemical protection.
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Stealth Technology

The Su-63 employs technologies to significantly reduce Radar Cross Section (RCS), infrared signature, electromagnetic signature, visual signature and aural signature. RCS reduction represents the paramount LO feature considered in the Su-63 design. To reduce RCS, the
S-63 employs a geometrically based radar disbursing configuration. Developed utilizing computational RCS modeling techniques employed and/or developed by Sukhoi, the Su-63 configuration employs facets approximated by curvelinear, polynomial sections. Ultimate Su-63 RCS reduction, however, is dependent upon a proprietary combination of bandpass external skins, internal shaping and the implimentation of Cold-Plasma-Cavity Active Stealth Technology. Between the external bandpass skins and the internal graphite hull backed by an alloy geodetic structure is a cavity. Within this cavity a low temperature plasma is achieved. This plasma, as manipulated actively by the aircraft’s computer driven self-protection network, provides an unparalleled level of active stealth technology whereby incoming interrogative radar energy is substantially disrupted such that return signal is mitigated to undetectable levels or chaotic, undeciferable signals. Rather than rely solely upon external shaping, Sukhoi proprietary Su-63 stealth technology adapts to frequency and bandwidth, allowing maximum LO performance against all air-to-air and ground based radar types alike. Su-63 clean, all-aspect RCS is on the order of 0.006 square meters.

To reduce RCS while carrying external stores, the aircraft can be equipped with Radar Elusive Tactical Stores Dispensers (RETSD™), developed by Sukhoi. These dispensers allow the Su-63 to carry wing mounted external stores without compromising LO features. This allows the Su-63 to conduct precision strike and air-to-air engagements with limited detectability. The Su-63 also features two independent, internal weapons bays for compact internal stores carriage including both the tube-launched short range AAM as well as 250 LB class precision guided munitions. Carriage of compact stores within these internal weapons bays permits a slightly armed Su-63 to function in a "clean" RCS configuration.

Reduction of IR emissions is achieved through the use of a dedicated engine bay cooling/IR signature reduction system. Ducting residual inlet air through the Powerplant Signature Reduction Shroud (PSRS), significantly reduces aircraft IR signature both in the subsonic and supersonic regime. Coupled with Lo-Axi™ or similar LO turbofan exhaust nozzle, the aircraft IR signature is substantially reduced.

Aural signature is reduced in part through the PSRS. For enhanced aural signature reduction, Sukhoi is considering Active Frequency Damping (AFD) and comparable active noise control systems. Visual signature is reduced through employment of smokeless turbofans and by limiting overall aircraft size.

Protection against Scalar EM Weapons is provided through the application of lossy insulation and active cold plasma manipulation within the cavity between the aircraft graphite unibody and aramid external skins.
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Anti-LIDAR COMPOSITE(Implemented by Finland)

How it functions: A thin layer of composite light-metallic materials is applied to components of an aircraft. THis thin layer of composite material is covered with microscopic silica material that is placed to seperate LIDAR rays into opposite adjacent directions.

Specs:
Best Range: 15 km
Additional aircraft weight: over 15 LBS on FA 18C
*details classified*

Counter-Measures.

Radar Warning Receiver
Infra-red Warning Receiver
Active radar jammer
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For Defense against incoming missiles,Micronesia has implemented the MAAMG or Advanced Aerial Air-To-Air Guns.These guns are designed to engage incoming Air-To-Air Missiles.
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The Su-63 has various systems built in.These systems as developed by the USSR are called "LSS" or Lifetime Support Systems.

Export Price: 110 million USD

Production Rights:
Terms of Agreement

1. You cannot sell or reproduce blueprints [note: ink blots form upon mechanical reproduction and special paper is used to validate original copies from fakes.]
2. You cannot sell the aircraft in your own markets unless the original owner[s] give you permission.

For 5 billion [expensive yes..but I don't really want to give them out do I?]

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Sales: 1
Total Consumed Price: 5,000,000,000
Yelm
20-02-2005, 06:30
OOC: That pic is definetly over used. But nice aircraft. I might buy some later for integration into our Domestic Defense Corp.
The Macabees
20-02-2005, 06:31
OOC: Ah, didn't know that...I'll go another searching spree.
Truitt
20-02-2005, 06:50
Yeah, pic over used, a lot. Also, I have not fully seen the whole sheet (very tierd) but it looks feasible enough. Stamp of my approval:

"Your Not An Idiot"
The Macabees
20-02-2005, 07:03
Yeah, pic over used, a lot. Also, I have not fully seen the whole sheet (very tierd) but it looks feasible enough. Stamp of my approval:

"Your Not An Idiot"

YAY!
Freudotopia
20-02-2005, 07:18
Yeah, pic over used, a lot. Also, I have not fully seen the whole sheet (very tierd) but it looks feasible enough. Stamp of my approval:

"Your Not An Idiot"

OOC:

Yes, but you are an idiot, my fine friend. You meant to say "you're not an idiot"

Whammy.
The Macabees
20-02-2005, 17:19
Hey, hey, no need for that.
The Macabees
27-02-2005, 23:29
bump
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:11
[bump!]
Raptorian Federation
28-02-2005, 00:19
OOC: heh heh heh! Very nice! Now, I'm gonna sound like such an ass just butting in like this and asking... "Are production rights gonna be for sale?"

I'm such an ass....
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:25
[Ooops! I didn't put a price *slaps himself* ... I don't know about pro. rights..I'll see and add some terms of use for them if I decide to open them for sale]
Northern Nation States
28-02-2005, 00:25
interesting design, if I was looking to buy ADF's I'd probably look into buying some of these.
one thing I noticed though, you mention something about a laser targeting system? Most forseeable (next fifty years or so) laser targetting systems are not effective against air targets, LTS's are primarily used against slow moving and stationary ground targets and are pretty useless in air to air combat, which is what aerial superiority fighters are designed primarily for. I could be totally wrong but I would like an explanation of that
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:31
[OOC: If you're talking about theNOLDR is a heterodyne-reception optical radar system the heterodyne-reception LIDAR concept was taken from a 1962 manuscript I own in a collection of articles on LIDAR and LADAR which I own, published by several avionice companies. The article was written 1962...if I ever got that program to work I could scan the article in..I'll make a note of doing that in the future.]
Raptorian Federation
28-02-2005, 00:38
[Ooops! I didn't put a price *slaps himself* ... I don't know about pro. rights..I'll see and add some terms of use for them if I decide to open them for sale]

OOC: Okey dokes.
Northern Nation States
28-02-2005, 00:38
No, I was talking about the NLTS laser targeting system, LIDAR and LADAR are fine for A2A combat
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:41
No, I was talking about the NLTS laser targeting system, LIDAR and LADAR are fine for A2A combat

The NLTS is basically an add on to the LIDAR and LADAR. But I didn't design that, I was the major designer for the LIDAR, LADAR, RADAR and air to air weapons for the aircraft, so I'll talk it over with the other designers who don't RP much on NS.

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PRICES ADDED!
Tyrandis
28-02-2005, 00:41
OOC: Hmmm... Hey Mac, would it be possible for me to join this little project? I think I could contribute a better control scheme and engine system.

Also... a glass cockpit? WTF?
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:43
[OOC: I'll talk to Malatose/Soviet Union, and the Finnish dude/Finland (dont remember his NS name). But, you and I can create a better control scheme without them knowing :cool: me and Malatose aren't the most friendly nations to each other on w@w anyways.]
New Empire
28-02-2005, 00:45
OOC: Not to be a dick but the anti-missile guns won't do much... In order to fit in the plane without causing RCS or aerodynamics issues, they wouldn't be of a ton of use due to size constraints. Better on larger aircraft.
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:46
OOC: But it adds a perk to the aircraft.
Novikov
28-02-2005, 00:49
OOC: Perk, or cost?
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 00:53
OOC: Both.
Novikov
28-02-2005, 01:19
OOC: Lol. Anyway, I'd be very interested in helping if you want to design any new aircraft, though my design experince is limited to submarines.
Truitt
28-02-2005, 01:42
OOC:

Yes, but you are an idiot, my fine friend. You meant to say "you're not an idiot"

Whammy.

lol, like I said, I was very tierd.

Also, I would not mind helping you with this future project that you have mentioned about. I love to work with new missles, armament, and defence systems (look up my TyH-58 Cockatiel Line, one of the best, but also expencive, fighters in the 2010-ish range)
Raptorian Federation
28-02-2005, 01:53
Greetings comrades!

Our airforce has been weak since most of the Raptorian Federation Military Budget is spent on the army, we would been interested in producing production rights to use this as our main fighter craft in the Airforce. The money will be wired upon conformation.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 02:18
Sattelite Databurst
TO: Raptorian Federation
FROM: Macabee Empire

Your application for production rights has been passed and confirmed through the Emperor and we must stress that all rules apply. However, we are sure that with your new aircraft your once distressed air force will find renewed life.
[signed]Jonach I
Raptorian Federation
28-02-2005, 21:46
Official Reply:

Understood, the money is wired. We thank you for your business.
Praetonia
28-02-2005, 21:52
OOC: Wow, this is suprisingly realistic. I tip my hat to you.
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 22:06
OOC: Wow, this is suprisingly realistic. I tip my hat to you.
[OOC: I see beyond your thin facade..*looks at other tech* *sad face*]
_Taiwan
28-02-2005, 22:32
OOC: How do you get a cruise speed of Mach 1.7 with Forward Swept Wings? Beyond about M1.3 they are detrimental to performance compared with traditional wings.
The Macabees
28-02-2005, 23:48
[OOC: Yea, I really need to change that pic.]
Artitsa
01-03-2005, 00:07
[ooc: You know I usually don't say this but.... good jorb. Sometime we'll have to go back to the old days.]
The Macabees
01-03-2005, 00:13
[ooc: You know I usually don't say this but.... good jorb. Sometime we'll have to go back to the old days.]

[OOC: That would be pretty awsome indeed]