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RS-8 Pit Viper 5th Gen Multi-Role Budget fighter released

USSNA
10-08-2005, 05:09
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RS-8 Pit Viper

Wing Span: 9.8 m / 32.2 ft
Length: 14.8 m / 48.6 ft
Height: 4.8 m / 15.7 ft
Empty: 6,526 kg / 14,387 lb
Fully Loaded: 15,598 kg / 34,388 lb
Maximum takeoff: 16,875 kg / 37,203 lb
Engine: One Nexus DL-563OVT 3-D vectored-thrust supercruising turbofans, 37,500 lb thrust
Maximum speed: Mach 2.8
Cruising speed: Mach 1.9
Range: 4,500 km / 2,796 miles
Service Ceiling: 18,288 m / 60,000 ft
Armament:
1 30mm cannon, 1,500 rpm, 250 carried rounds
6 hardpoints on the wings
3 hardpoints on the fuselage
2 wingtip hardpoints
Crew: 1
Sensors: FLIR; IRST; “Eyeglass” MPI, active electronically scanned array, multimode radar; laser rangefinder.
Cost: $35,000,000 ($35 million) USD


Overview
The Pit Viper is an affordable next generation multi-role fighter. It was designed as a replacement for the F-16, Mig-29, and a cheaper alternative to the RS-7E Death Adder.

Design
The Death Adder was designed for high performance at a low cost. Utilizing the Nexus DL-563OVT engine found in the RS-7, this fighter has superb mobility at half the fuel consumption and half the cost. Also to cut back on cost was a reduction in the RAM material going into the design. Ram was used only on major radar reflection points. While it can be said the plane isn’t stealthy, it at least provides less of a target than a conventional fighter.

Avionics
The Pit Viper comes is equipped with the same systems as the RS-7 except for one thing: the radar. In an effort to cut down on costs, the RS-8 was equipped with the “Eyeglass” radar scheme. While it has similar range and targeting abilities as the “Peeping Tom” radar system, it does not have as good of stealth characteristics or as good of anti-ARC characteristics. As with the RS-7, the RS-8 expands the HUD system with an augmented reality system built into the helmet.

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Serapindal
10-08-2005, 05:15
Why is it called a Budget Fighter, when it's soo extravagantly expensive?
USSNA
10-08-2005, 05:18
Its a 5th generation budget fighter. While it is more expensive than a 4th gen fighter, it is cheaper than your average 5th generation one.
USSNA
10-08-2005, 05:39
I edited it a bit. should be a little more realistic.
Hitler the Nazi
10-08-2005, 05:39
I have a very good economy so I've figured I can afford 368 of them. But I only need 100 of them.
USSNA
10-08-2005, 05:53
(So you are ordering 100 of them?)

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To: Hitler the Nazi
From: Jason Cummings, RSI USSNA Division Rep.
Subject:Purchase

Mr. Hitler,(?) while we are not able to find a file on you nations forgien policies, we feel that we can make an exception and sell you these fighters. If you wish to make out the order of 100 of the fine aircraft. It will cost you *35 billion USD. And will be delivered through a period of 6 months.

~Signed
Jason Cummings,
RSI USSNA Division Rep
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Buben
10-08-2005, 06:54
{Encrypted}

Address To: Jason Cummings, RSI USSNA Division Rep.
From: Brutus D'Agastino
Subject:Purchase Order

Sir, We have been in the market place to upgrade our current Airforce and have a great intrest in your RS-8 Pit Viper. As such we wish to place an order for 500 of the said unit's, with a standing order of 200 more units to be purchasde at a later date.

Your research into our publicly released defence funds will clearly show we can offord the $17,500,000,000.00 for the first 500. As-well you can rest assurd your craft will not be used for anything other then defence of our homeland.

We await word of your acceptance to this lucrative deal.

{Signed}
Brutus D'Agastino
Minister of Munitions
Imperial Empire of Buben
USSNA
10-08-2005, 14:48
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To: Brutus D'Agastino
From: Jason Cummings, RSI USSNA Division Rep.
Subject:RE: Purchase Order

Mr. D'Agastino, you nations order of 500 RS-8 Pit Vipers has gone through our checks and will be allowed to proceed. The initial production of 100 units will be sent ASAP, and productions will start of 50 aircraft every 3 months. This order will take 2 years to fill out. We thank you for ordering at Red Star Industries and have enclosed a copy of our catalog for your viewing pleasure.

ENCLOSURE (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=435314)

~Signed
Jason Cummings,
RSI USSNA Division Rep

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Hitler the Nazi
10-08-2005, 14:58
TO: USSNA

I will wire the money in 1 hour.
USSNA
19-08-2005, 18:23
bump