Velkya
24-12-2005, 18:03
OOC: This is the fighter that I'm planning to replace the aging ISF-2N with. I'm at PMT tech level, circa 2050, so I have more advanced tech than most MT NSers This is my first fighter design, and I'll accept constructive critisism.
YISF-6 Longsword Carrier Fighter
http://www.sokutsu.com/IMG/jpg/ffr31d.jpg
Artist's impression of a YISF-6
Technical Data:
Contractor: State Aviation Corporation
Type: Advanced Carrier Based Air-Superiority Fighter
Personnel: 2, plus AI systems
Purpose:
The YISF-6 "Longsword" was devolped for the Velkyan Carrier Air Arm to replace the aging navalised ISF-2N "Falken" and the imported ISF-4N Xeon. Being the first Velkyan fighter to utalize advanced tech such as LCD camo and quantum hacking, it will dominate the skies of tommorow (which is Christmas, to you infidels out there).
Systems/Avionics:
OFCS-31 - Aircraft control system of the YISF-6. Utilizing advanced flight by optics in which nano-wires transfer signals to control surfaces, engines, and weapons instead of the aged fly by wire system (and analog as well). This system allows for extraordinarily fast response time, which is necessary in a heated dogfight.
ITES-93 - Target/track/firing computer, which has several subsystems:
ICRS-12 - RADAR for the YISF-6, which is a tristatic phased-array NPI system, mounted in the aircraft's nose, tail, and SCRAM mount, giving the Longsword a complete 360 degree scan capability, which is capable of defeating nearly all known RADAR stealth systems at 400 miles.
AIES-11 – Advanced infrared sensor system, which scans for any and all heat signatures within a 200 mile radius from the aircraft. When a target is discovered, the data is fed to the AIES, which then relays the information to (if any are carried) IR-guided QMAAMs inside the weapon bays.
ATTS-87 - Target track component of the Longsword. Utilizing an advanced quantum computer, the ATTS-87 is able to track over 700,000 separate targets (in one computer test, nearly 1.3 million were tracked, without the computer system being devoted to other tasks), although the number in actual combat can be as small as 100,000. The system allows for the systematic tracking of an entire squadron of bogeys with ALRAAMs.
NPRC-4 - Target attack component of the Longsword. The datastream the ITES is relayed via FO to the aircraft’s quantum computer, which then issues the information to the Longsword’s numerous missile weapons systems. The system is capable of tracking nearly 25,000 targets, and attacking 1,000 (the Longsword does not carry nearly as many missiles for this, however) at one time.
AC-521 – The YISF-6's 30mm close range-cannon system. The gun system is mounted in a pivot mount on the left wing and is capable of working with the IR and RADAR guidance systems to track and move (albiet in a limited fashion) with a targeted bandit as it fires, ensuring more rounds on target than conventional fixed cannon systems. It has a muzzle velocity of nearly 8,000 feet per second and carries a variety of ammunition. It's design is derived from the Divine Thunder cannon system of the Tyrandisan ISF-4N used by the Air Force and the Naval Air Arm.
http://www.sokutsu.com/IMG/jpg/DA05-2.jpg
Artist's impression of a Longsword releasing a barrage of QMAAMs.
Stealth:
The Longsword employs many different technologies to significantly reduce RADAR Cross Section (RCS), infrared signature, visual signature and aural signature. RCS reduction is reduced in the Longsword via both passive and active methods. The RADAR absorbent stealth skin of the YISF-6 and other features comprise the passive system. The active system is comprised of advanced long range jammers, signal disruption (inspired by the Tyrandis Seprath fighter aircraft), and the most advanced of all,missile hacking. Utilizing the onboard computer, the fighter’s AI can actually “hack” into an inbound missile's guidance system, scrambling it without the adverse side effects of conventional jammers. The reduction of IR emissions is achieved through the use of advanced exhausts shields and cooling systems located in the engine, as well as thermal-defeating gel pockets, also derived from the Xeon. When traveling at SCRAM speeds, however, the IR defeating nozzles are fairly useless. Aural signature is reduced in part through various noise dampening and AJDs located in the engines. Visual signature is reduced through a specialized acid that is injected into the exhaust gases of the two ABJE- 924 engines, eliminating the vapor trails of the engines. However, the heat of the SCRAM jet engine does not allow for this type of reduction. In addition, an “active camouflage” LCD skin is used to blend in with an environment, making the aircraft difficult to hit using conventional gun systems and nearly impossible to spot from a distance of more than 5 miles.
Airframe:
Titanium/tungsten body construction, along with graphite, classified nano-material and passive stealth material, allowing aircraft many thousands of flight hours onboard a carrier, and land operation lifespan is significantly longer. Advanced fligth control surfaces allow the aircraft to manuever very well, even towards it's ceiling.
Powerplant:
2x State Aviation ABJE- 924 , providing 150,000 lbs thrust to the aircraft, with 360 degree thrust vectoring capability. Additionally, the aircraft uses a SCRAM jet engine for high speed transit to and from mission areas.
http://homepage2.nifty.com/sparrow2/title/sylph.ova.jpg
Longsword taking off from Vladistock AFB.
Weights:
Empty: 32,050 lbs
Standard: 50,430 lbs
Max: 70,900 lbs
Ceiling:
120,000 feet, with a 100,000 foot service ceiling
Maximum Speed:
Mach 3.56 on supercruise, Mach 4.7 on afterburners, Mach 7.1 on ABs and SCRAM jets.
Weaponry:
Twin internal revolver weapon bays each capable of carrying 10 AAM each. Additional fuselage and wing hard points can carry 16 missiles, bringing the total number of missile carried to 36. Coupled with the 30mm gun system, the weapons are more than adequate for the task at hand.
Strike Varient
Planned for later models of the YISF-6 is a secondary strike capablity, similar to the "Bombcat" of old. A targeting pod, mounted under the aircraft, will allow for engagement of most ground targets, and a strike package consisting of ATG missiles and guided bombs will substitute the ATA armament of the Longsword.
Estimated Cost: $130,000,000
Export Cost: N/A
YISF-6 Longsword Carrier Fighter
http://www.sokutsu.com/IMG/jpg/ffr31d.jpg
Artist's impression of a YISF-6
Technical Data:
Contractor: State Aviation Corporation
Type: Advanced Carrier Based Air-Superiority Fighter
Personnel: 2, plus AI systems
Purpose:
The YISF-6 "Longsword" was devolped for the Velkyan Carrier Air Arm to replace the aging navalised ISF-2N "Falken" and the imported ISF-4N Xeon. Being the first Velkyan fighter to utalize advanced tech such as LCD camo and quantum hacking, it will dominate the skies of tommorow (which is Christmas, to you infidels out there).
Systems/Avionics:
OFCS-31 - Aircraft control system of the YISF-6. Utilizing advanced flight by optics in which nano-wires transfer signals to control surfaces, engines, and weapons instead of the aged fly by wire system (and analog as well). This system allows for extraordinarily fast response time, which is necessary in a heated dogfight.
ITES-93 - Target/track/firing computer, which has several subsystems:
ICRS-12 - RADAR for the YISF-6, which is a tristatic phased-array NPI system, mounted in the aircraft's nose, tail, and SCRAM mount, giving the Longsword a complete 360 degree scan capability, which is capable of defeating nearly all known RADAR stealth systems at 400 miles.
AIES-11 – Advanced infrared sensor system, which scans for any and all heat signatures within a 200 mile radius from the aircraft. When a target is discovered, the data is fed to the AIES, which then relays the information to (if any are carried) IR-guided QMAAMs inside the weapon bays.
ATTS-87 - Target track component of the Longsword. Utilizing an advanced quantum computer, the ATTS-87 is able to track over 700,000 separate targets (in one computer test, nearly 1.3 million were tracked, without the computer system being devoted to other tasks), although the number in actual combat can be as small as 100,000. The system allows for the systematic tracking of an entire squadron of bogeys with ALRAAMs.
NPRC-4 - Target attack component of the Longsword. The datastream the ITES is relayed via FO to the aircraft’s quantum computer, which then issues the information to the Longsword’s numerous missile weapons systems. The system is capable of tracking nearly 25,000 targets, and attacking 1,000 (the Longsword does not carry nearly as many missiles for this, however) at one time.
AC-521 – The YISF-6's 30mm close range-cannon system. The gun system is mounted in a pivot mount on the left wing and is capable of working with the IR and RADAR guidance systems to track and move (albiet in a limited fashion) with a targeted bandit as it fires, ensuring more rounds on target than conventional fixed cannon systems. It has a muzzle velocity of nearly 8,000 feet per second and carries a variety of ammunition. It's design is derived from the Divine Thunder cannon system of the Tyrandisan ISF-4N used by the Air Force and the Naval Air Arm.
http://www.sokutsu.com/IMG/jpg/DA05-2.jpg
Artist's impression of a Longsword releasing a barrage of QMAAMs.
Stealth:
The Longsword employs many different technologies to significantly reduce RADAR Cross Section (RCS), infrared signature, visual signature and aural signature. RCS reduction is reduced in the Longsword via both passive and active methods. The RADAR absorbent stealth skin of the YISF-6 and other features comprise the passive system. The active system is comprised of advanced long range jammers, signal disruption (inspired by the Tyrandis Seprath fighter aircraft), and the most advanced of all,missile hacking. Utilizing the onboard computer, the fighter’s AI can actually “hack” into an inbound missile's guidance system, scrambling it without the adverse side effects of conventional jammers. The reduction of IR emissions is achieved through the use of advanced exhausts shields and cooling systems located in the engine, as well as thermal-defeating gel pockets, also derived from the Xeon. When traveling at SCRAM speeds, however, the IR defeating nozzles are fairly useless. Aural signature is reduced in part through various noise dampening and AJDs located in the engines. Visual signature is reduced through a specialized acid that is injected into the exhaust gases of the two ABJE- 924 engines, eliminating the vapor trails of the engines. However, the heat of the SCRAM jet engine does not allow for this type of reduction. In addition, an “active camouflage” LCD skin is used to blend in with an environment, making the aircraft difficult to hit using conventional gun systems and nearly impossible to spot from a distance of more than 5 miles.
Airframe:
Titanium/tungsten body construction, along with graphite, classified nano-material and passive stealth material, allowing aircraft many thousands of flight hours onboard a carrier, and land operation lifespan is significantly longer. Advanced fligth control surfaces allow the aircraft to manuever very well, even towards it's ceiling.
Powerplant:
2x State Aviation ABJE- 924 , providing 150,000 lbs thrust to the aircraft, with 360 degree thrust vectoring capability. Additionally, the aircraft uses a SCRAM jet engine for high speed transit to and from mission areas.
http://homepage2.nifty.com/sparrow2/title/sylph.ova.jpg
Longsword taking off from Vladistock AFB.
Weights:
Empty: 32,050 lbs
Standard: 50,430 lbs
Max: 70,900 lbs
Ceiling:
120,000 feet, with a 100,000 foot service ceiling
Maximum Speed:
Mach 3.56 on supercruise, Mach 4.7 on afterburners, Mach 7.1 on ABs and SCRAM jets.
Weaponry:
Twin internal revolver weapon bays each capable of carrying 10 AAM each. Additional fuselage and wing hard points can carry 16 missiles, bringing the total number of missile carried to 36. Coupled with the 30mm gun system, the weapons are more than adequate for the task at hand.
Strike Varient
Planned for later models of the YISF-6 is a secondary strike capablity, similar to the "Bombcat" of old. A targeting pod, mounted under the aircraft, will allow for engagement of most ground targets, and a strike package consisting of ATG missiles and guided bombs will substitute the ATA armament of the Longsword.
Estimated Cost: $130,000,000
Export Cost: N/A