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As our 70s era F5 Tiger based F6 Enforcer fighter/bombers are growing old, we have decided to buy a new type of fighter to supplement and eventually replace the F6. It would optimally take off in 4,000 feet or under of runway space, have a cruising speed over Mach 1 at 36,000 feet, have a range of over 200 miles with full payload, climb to a combat ceiling of over 55,000 feet, and still be inexpensive to buy and maintain.

EDIT: Modern tech only.

Pythogria will gladly sell you Terrabyte fighters.

Specs:

Terrabyte Version-1 Fighter
Armor---

Like most aircraft, the Terrabyte really has no armor. It's a fighter. It's supposed to manuever, not take hits! It's only got a skin of atomised aluminum-ytthium-nickel.

Skeleton---

The skeleton consists of aluminum, so as to be light. It is suitable for use on aircraft carriers.

Weapons---

The weapons of the fighter are interchangable. It has space for an autocannon underneath the nose, and sixteen missiles. (Eight per wing.) How it manages this is by having four out at a time, and once one is launched, it's replacement is lowered, ready to fire.

Bombing Capability---

The Terrabyte can also be turned into a fighter-bomber, but due to wieght restrictions, it can only carry eight missiles this way (due to all the bombs it carries. It carries 12.)

Electronics---

The Terrabyte contains a VIOLA supercomputer for targeting, emergency intervention, diagnostics, and for doing things like raising and lowering flaps when the pilot does something that requies it. It also contains an anti-stealth radar system.

Controls---

The Terrabyte is controlled using a joystick, and various buttons in the cockpit.

Engine & Fuel---

The Terrabyte uses twi turbofans with thrust augmentors. It runs on SR-71 jet fuel.

Takeoff and Landing---

The Terrabyte uses two engines in the wings pointing downwards to take off vertically. It can also land this way. Once in the air, normal engines propel it horizontally.

General Stats---
Type: Multi-Role Fighter/Fighter-Bomber
Length: 34 ft.
Width: 26 ft.
Wingspan: 26 ft.
Height: 7 ft.
Propulsion: 2 high bypass turbofans
Normal Payload: 16 missiles, autocannon
Maximum Payload: 16 missiles, autocannon
Combat Range: 1,500 miles
Ferry Range: 3,000 miles
Operational Ceiling/Altitude: 180,000 ft.
Maximum Altitude: 200,000 ft.
Cruising Speed: Mach 1.4
Supercruising Speed: Mach 1.8
Maximum Speed: Mach 3
Crew (List): Pilot
Price: 80 million USD (100 million for export)

(EDIT: And I RP low-PMT (2015), and this IS possible right now.)

(ooc) Your fighter seems a little high tech for my nation.

(ic) while we are quite impressed with your design, we feel that it likely falls outside our price range. We would like to see a more affordable solution from you.

(ooc) Your fighter seems a little high tech for my nation.

(ic) while we are quite impressed with your design, we feel that it likely falls outside our price range. We would like to see a more affordable solution from you.

OOC: It's possible MT, and I RP 2015.

IC:

As you are a young nation, we would be glad to offer it at 60 million dollars.

To: Lingostan
From: Space Union Aeronautical Institute (SUAI)
Subject: Fighters

We have heard that your great nation is in need of fighters for its air force to replace the extremely out of date F-5 Tiger. We at SUAI are pleased to announce that we have the things nessessary for the replacement of that old fighter. These are three fighters that exceed your requirements and are made at the finest of quality:

SuF-5 Lion: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9914025#post9914025
SuF-7 Nightmare: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471328&highlight=SuF-5
SuF-8 Phoenix: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=477124

Each of these fighters are fully capable of taking on the most modern enemies and destroying them. We are ready to negotiate prices and deals for any of these fighters, so please do not refrain from asking about that. We thank you for taking time to inspect our wares and we hope that you pick one of these as your new mainstay fighter.

Signed,
SUAI

Our F-56 Viper is slightly more in your price range, I would think. It is an aging fighter, but it put up a helluva good fight against Aequatio's 6th Gen fighters.

For stats, go here (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/F-56).

Copied from the page:
Crew: 1
Length: 63.8ft
Wingspan: 42.8ft
Height: 18.5ft
Unloaded Weight: 28,500lb
Max Speed: Mach 2.5
Range: 2,500mi ferry; 4,000mi with drop tanks
Climb Rate: 55,000ft per min
Cost: $30 million USD

OOC: Though it was designed for one of my MT puppets, I suppose that Bryn Shander has them in production for atmospheric use...
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http://sistan.brynshander.flashwirenetwork.net/Images/A2M.png (http://sistan.brynshander.flashwirenetwork.net/A2M.html)
(Yes, that image is a link.)

Do you have any specs for it?

Click on the pic.

Are A2M Talons available as 2-Seaters? 40 out of 75 of our in-operation F6 Enforcers are 2-Seat Fighter/Bomber "B" models, and do not wish to part with the added capability a two seat fighter has.

No, not at the moment. The Talon is a small, compact platform and extending the cockpit would require extensive retooling of the airframe, load balance, and aerodynamics.

We have decided that to order 2 A2M Talons for 76 Million and 2 F56 Vipers for 60 Million for testing. Money will be wired on confirmation of sale. However, before the sale we would like to know the take off distance for both aircraft fully loaded and unloaded.

OOC: I'm going to be honest and tell you I never really got that into it. My knowledge on specs which are that detailed is very limited. I based the design off of an F-15 with a slightly better range, vastly improved armament, and a faster speed. I know that one of the F-15 prototypes was designed to operate with shorter runways, but I can't find the required length for an F-15. I'm sorry... I'll understand if you want to withdraw your order.

The Talon can take off fully loaded in under 290m, and unloaded within 240m. It's also fully carrier capable.

OOC: There's your winner. :p

Mine is better, and I can lower the price to $60 million.

Yours is also only slightly faster, more difficult to maintain, and requires special JP-7 fuel. The Talon can be launched from a dirt strip carved out of the jungle and runs on your basic JP-8 that's used in everything from jets to stoves and heaters to other military vehicles.

We have decided to place an order for 10 A2M Talons, coming to a price of 2,660,000,000 Xeu, or $380 Million. The money will be wired upon confirmation of the sale.

Your order is confirmed. Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. No COD. 90 Day Limited Warrenty included*.



*Warrenty does not cover combat loss, improper use, pilot error, loss due to weather, acts of god, acts of godzilla, theft, loss to the mafia, or misplaced units.

As our 70s era F5 Tiger based F6 Enforcer fighter/bombers are growing old, we have decided to buy a new type of fighter to supplement and eventually replace the F6. It would optimally take off in 4,000 feet or under of runway space, have a cruising speed over Mach 1 at 36,000 feet, have a range of over 200 miles with full payload, climb to a combat ceiling of over 55,000 feet, and still be inexpensive to buy and maintain.

EDIT: Modern tech only.
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To: Lingostan

Greetings! The Czardaian National Armaments Corporation wishes to offer our Advanced Air Superiority Fighter, the CZF-24 Dagger (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10598697&postcount=38). While slightly more expensive than other modern designs, the Dagger makes up for it in tech.

It is fully VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) capable and can be carrier-launched; it is also highly stealthy, with a large combat radius, while still maintaining Mach 2+ velocities. The Dagger is the mainstay of the highly successful Czardaian National Airforce and is a highly capable and extremely maneuverable aircraft.

If you wish to see a test design we will be happy to send one over for free for a demonstration of its capabilities.

~ Czardaian National Armaments Corporation
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OOC: As per your request on the other thread...
IC:
TO: Lingostan Defense Department
FROM: Heathl L. Heller, CEO of Haaj-Fremmel Airworks
Dear sirs,
As per your interest on our storefront, we have decided to offer our F-12 "Dart" Cost effective ASF for your pleasure.
A joint project between Delta Industries and H-F, but to keep the costs low, several standard systems have been cut, such as HVAHUD, and all defensive armaments.

Primary Purpose: CE AsF
Primary Contractor: H-F/ Have Ho
Length: 50'
wingspan(delta/rafale style): 33'
Height: 17'
Thrust: 1 Have Ho @ 29,000 Lbs
Crew: 1
Armaments: 1 20 MM vulcan cannon, stations for up to 10 missiles/ 8 bombs 2 missiles ( 2 wingtip, 3 under each wing(bomb/ missile, 2 undercarriage)
Speed: (Safe max) Mach 2.1
Supercruise: 1.7
Range: 2200 Nautical Miles
Systems:Ar-3
Soa-4(no defensive armaments)
PSAWMAWS
Cost: 22 Million per fighter
Pics:http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9410/asf27ah.th.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=asf27ah.jpg)
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8885/asf217wl.th.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=asf217wl.jpg)

Yours is also only slightly faster, more difficult to maintain, and requires special JP-7 fuel. The Talon can be launched from a dirt strip carved out of the jungle and runs on your basic JP-8 that's used in everything from jets to stoves and heaters to other military vehicles.

Let's put one of each against each other an see who wins. And BTW, mine's VTOL. It's not the best choice for some poor country-- I have special manufacturing facilities and all that-- but I could sell him factories to make the fuel as well. As for maitenence, my fighters are maintained easily nough. A diagnostic on the compter once a month and yourregular sort of maitenence does it. It's not like an AK-47, but it is a lot better than the first M16s.

You're forgetting one key thing though. You have the techbase to manufacture parts easily. The OP doesn't. Take a look at Iran's F-14 fleet for an example of what happens when you can't get spare parts for your birds.

Protip: VSTOL doesn't help in a dogfight, and it only makes more moving parts that can fail and have to be serviced.

You're forgetting one key thing though. You have the techbase to manufacture parts easily. The OP doesn't. Take a look at Iran's F-14 fleet for an example of what happens when you can't get spare parts for your birds.

Protip: VSTOL doesn't help in a dogfight, and it only makes more moving parts that can fail and have to be serviced.

(The VTOL is only for takeoff. Afterwards, other engines take over.)

Well, I can sell him the factories.

...Other engines? This thing has more than one type of engines? I don't know about you, but if I were on a ground crew in your nation I'd either defect or kill myself.

...Other engines? This thing has more than one type of engines? I don't know about you, but if I were on a ground crew in your nation I'd either defect or kill myself.

It's got two in the wings (for VTOL) and two on the back (For actual flight). Turbofans.

OOC: For my birds, I know they are expensive but they are capable of outdoing any aircraft competitors out there on these boards, so yeah. But considering your needs, I'm willing to give you a substancial discount so that this falls in your range, perhaps a 50% discount on bulk orders? Also I forgot to add that all these are STOL meaning Short Take Off and Landing capable along with the ability to take off and land on scratchy and poor runways.

Somehow, I can't imagine that much dead weight would be good for performance and fuel consumption.

Somehow, I can't imagine that much dead weight would be good for performance and fuel consumption.

Still, to work on my aircraft carriers...

It's got two in the wings (for VTOL) and two on the back (For actual flight). Turbofans.

Don't put that many turbofans. Not only is it a waste but you can get the same job done with two/one main turbofan w/ thrust vectoring nozzle and a lift-fan motor. You can get your STOVL or VTOL.

Don't put that many turbofans. Not only is it a waste but you can get the same job done with two/one main turbofan w/ thrust vectoring nozzle and a lift-fan motor. You can get your STOVL or VTOL.

Ok, so just turn the normal jets? got it.

OOC: For my birds, I know they are expensive but they are capable of outdoing any aircraft competitors out there on these boards
OOC: I don't doubt that, but then again, your aircraft cost about twice as much as mine do, which, although not as good dog fighters can still get the job done reliably, and relativley cost effective too... and anyways, we should see of we can get UMCI back together...

OOC: I don't doubt that, but then again, your aircraft cost about twice as much as mine do, which, although not as good dog fighters can still get the job done reliably, and relativley cost effective too... and anyways, we should see of we can get UMCI back together...

It all comes down to marketing. That and I don't have cheap labor in Space Union. :p

Ok, so just turn the normal jets? got it.

Yep.

It all comes down to marketing. That and I don't have cheap labor in Space Union. :p
OOC: Yup, and I do have cheap labor/ supplies, which once again, is why we should get UMCI back and going/ check your TGs

OOC: Yup, and I do have cheap labor/ supplies, which once again, is why we should get UMCI back and going/ check your TGs

True.

:arrow: INDEX
1.. :!: F-27 Haste Stealth Fighter $80 million
2.. :!: FU-29K Scorpion Unmanned Fighter $25 million
3.. :!: F-31X Cyclone Interceptor $31 million
4.. :!: F-33B Phoenix 28.9 million [/u]
5.. :!: F-3 Hellcat II [i]Varibale Geometry Naval Fighter $30 million

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Fighters
F-27 Haste Fighter
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The F-27 Haste is an air-superiority fighter designed to counter/ replace
the F/A-22 Raptor. It features a higher weapons capacity and top speed,
although the IR signature is higher than the F-22, it is just as stealthy on
radar. Foward swept outer wings, all-moving tailplanes and foward
canards provide extreme control an maneverability. Also the thrust
nozzles feature vectoring panels with ful up-down vector angles and
partial left-right vector angle. The F-27 is also capable of super-cruise
(mach 1.5 w/o engaging afterburners).
Specifications
Crew: 1
Length: 60.4 feet
Wing Span: 50 feet.
Power Plant: (2) Afterburing Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines that develop 35,000 lbs of thrust
Takeoff weight: 64,000 pounds
Service Celing: 60,000 feet,
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.68 (empty) Mach 2.5 (loaded)
Weapons
(1) 20mm M61 Vulcan Guns w/ 400 rounds of TPM ammo
(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2)AIM-132 ASRAAM in fuselage ports
[8] AIM-120 AMRAAMs in wing ports
(6) AIM-120 AMRAAMs (4) AIM-54 Phoenix (4) 1,000lb JDAMs or (2) GBU-LGB 2,000lb bombs in weapons bay
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(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2)AIM-132 ASRAAM on wingtips
(2)AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2)AIM-132 ASRAAM or (2) AGM-65 Maverick on outer wing racks (putting weapons here decreases stealth)
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Price
$80 million[/size]
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FU-29K Scorpion Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle
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The FU-29K Scorpion, Lovingly referred to as the "Smart FUK" by its operators, is a remotely piloted fully-featured UCAV that has been designed for the air-to-air role. Based on the Grumman X-29, it is extremely manuverable and uses many advanced systems including all-moving canards,a four way thrust vectoring cowling mounted on the afterburner, wing warping "flapelirons" (uses wing-twisting instead of alierons)and a vortex air-flow control system in the nose allowing more controllable supersonic turns and up to a 45 degree angle of attack.
Also the airframe has been hardend to allow up to 15G turns and ACM(Aerial Combat Manuevers). Since there is no pilot onboard, turns over 9G, the current human limit, are possible giving this aircraft the distinct advantage over any human piloted aircraft.The aircraft also has in-flight re-fuel capabiltiy

Specifications
Length: 49 feet
Wing Span: 27.2 feet.
Power Plant: 1 General Electric F406-GE-200 producing 17,000 lbs of thrust.
Empty weight: 13,400 pounds,
Takeoff weight: 18,000 pounds.
Service Celing: 50,000 feet,
Maximum Speed: Mach 1.98
Weapons
(2) 20mm M61 Vulcan Guns w/ 600 rounds of TPM ammo
(6) AIM-120 AMRAAM Slammer on under-wing hardpoints
(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or AIM-132 ASRAAM on wingtips
(4) AIM-54 Phoenix or AGM-65 Maverick under fuselage
Electronics
360 degree Enhanced resolution video cameras w/ nightvision + FLIR systems
Gun sight w/ 100X optical zoom
3D digital video array arround "thingypit" area
Fly-By-Wire CPU
Flight Stablization CPU
UHF, VHF, Direct Microwave, Laser and SATCOM communications systems
GPS reciever
2 Redundant Flight-Data reciver/transmitter modules
Price
$25 million

The FU-29K is piloted by an operator (in our airforce usualy disabled veteran pilots or specialy trained flight students) in a small flight simulator(can a fit a few in a trailer) with wrap-around video screen, a HUD and 4 Head-Down displays, simple flight and weapons controls and hydralic lifts in the seat to allow intiutive pilot response. The control units can be placed anywhere and if you have satalites,they can be operated anywhere in the world. The control units are included in the price of the aircraft.

Bottom line: This fighter saves you on dangerous search and rescue for downed pilots, is more manuevrable then any manned fighter and can hold an excellent weapons load. BUY NOW!!!
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:idea: F-31X Cyclone Interceptor
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The F-31X, based on the X-31 Technology demonstrator is an extremely manevrable fighter, virtualy unsurpassed in agility. The F-31X uses a new 4 panel thrust vectoring actuator and the same wing-twisting technology as the FU-29K Scorpion. The F-31X Cyclone achieved controlled flight and controlled roll around it's velocity vector at a 70 degree angle of attack, All at supersonic speeds. It also uses a system called a Helmet Mounted Visual/Audio Display (HMVAD). The HMVAD provides out-of-the-thingypit situation awareness and a simulated helmet-mounted sight to the pilot during high angle of attack combat maneuvering (where a normal HUD would be useless) It does not feature any stealth technology, however the tailless version (tail easily can be de-tached, sacrificing stabilty only not maneverablity), has a radar cross-section that is significantly less than that of a simmilar sized plane, increasing the time before it would show up on radar.
http://www.aerofiles.com/rock-x31.jpg
Specifications
Crew: 1
Length: 44 feet
Wing Span: 24 feet
Power Plant: (1) General Electric P404-GE-405 afterburning turbofan producing 17,000 lbs of thrust.
Empty weight 15,000 pounds
Takeoff weight: 20,000 pounds
Service Celing: 60,000 feet,
Maximum Speed: Mach 2+
Weapons
(1) 20mm M61 Vulcan Guns w/ 500 rounds of TPM ammo
(4) AIM-120 AMRAAM Slammer on under-wing hardpoints
(2) AIM-120 AMRAAM or (1) AGM-65 Maverick under fuselage
(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2) AIM-132 ASRAAM on wingtips
Counter Measures
30 RR-129A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
30 MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Flare
AN/ALQ-178 ECM pod
VCT-95 Quasi-tailless vector CPU
ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver
Price
$31 million
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F-33B Phoenix Interceptor
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The F-33B Phoenix borrows liberaly from the P-3 Phoenix Interceptor of Telecordian design. The Phoenix Dynamix redesign is capable of; landing on a carrier, in-flight refuel, supercruise, moderate stealth capabiltys and good manuverablity. This is basicaly the "poor mans F-22". Oher major diffrences between this and the original P-3 is
the new computer system that replaces the 2nd crew member and the higher weapons capacity.
Due to the massive amounts of these aircraft we have made, we are able to offer it for a very low price.
Specifications
Crew: 1
Power Plant: (2) P&W YF119-PW-100 w/ afterburners (mach 1.3 w/o after burner)
Service Celing: 55,000 feet,
Maximum Speed: Mach 2+
Weapons:
Standard:
(1) 20mm M61 Vulcan Gun
(4) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (4) AIM-132 ASRAAM in bays on the side of intakes
(4) AIM-120 AMRAAM in bays underneath intakes
(3) AIM-120 AMRAAM or (2)AIM-54 Phoenix or (2) 2,000lb JDAMs in fuselage bay
Potential:(putting weapons here decreases stealth)
(4) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (4) AIM-132 ASRAAM on wingtip and wing racks
Electronics/Counter Measures
4 point phased radar array
30 RR-129A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
30 MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Flare
ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver
Price
$28.9 million
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:idea: F-3 HellCat II Variable Geometry Naval Fighter
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Introducing the all new F-3 HellCat II Variable Geometry Naval Fighter. Replacing the Tomcat II and supplementing the F/A-18F in the Phoenix Milita Navy, the Hellcat is on a par with state of the art land based fighters. Featuring varibile geometry wings and 8 swiveling hardpoints, as well as 6 regular hardpoints. Advanced phased array radar is also inculded, it was neccasary to accomadte the phoenix missiles. The HellCat continues the Cat traditon and it is a worthy succesor to the F-14 Tomcat. Fast Manevrably and low observabilty make it a cutting edge fighter for 2004!
Specifications
Crew: 1
Power Plant: (2) PD X101-420 afterburning turbofans
Service Celing: 60,000 feet
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.3+
Weapons
(1) 20mm M61 Vulcan Guns w/ 500 rounds of TPM ammo
(6) AIM-54 Phoenix or (5) AGM-65 Maverick on Fueselage hardpoints
(6) AIM-120 AMRAAM Slammer on swiveling wing hardpoints
(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2) AIM-132 ASRAAM on swiveling wingtip hardpoints
Counter Measures
30 RR-129A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
30 MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Flare
AN/ALQ-178 ECM pod
ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver
Price
$30 million
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Fighter-Bombers
:idea: F/B-4 Phantom III Fighter Bomber
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The F/B-4 Phantom III Matches or exceeds the F-4-2000 SuperPhantom (Israeli phantom which equaled the F/A-18) in air to air capability and doubles the bomb carrying load of the original F-4s. It can carry a full air-to air load of 12 Anti-aircraft missiles plus its full bomb load. 4 AIM-120s can be removed and replaced with more bombs! Even with a full weapons load this aircraft can travel over mach 2 and out manever many vietnam era soviet fighters and attack aircraft. The Phantom III fills a gap in aircraft that has been left between the FB-111 medium fighter bomber and the F-117A. Providing a heavier bomber which is more air-to-air capable. Many airframe improvements have been completed as has the additon of a bomb bay in the centerline of the fuselage, reducing radar cross section.A phased array radar, new FLIR systems and new counter measures have also been added. The Phantom also has in-flight re-fuel capabilty and is fully carrier capable. This aircraft has been in development since the founding of Phoenix Dynamix and is finnaly available to own!!!
Specifications
Crew: 2
Length: 64 feet
Height: 16 feet
Weight: 62,500 pounds
Wing Span: 39 feet.
Range 1,400 miles
Power Plant: 2 PD-34 Turbojet engines with afterburners
Service Celing: 60,000 feet,
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.4
Weapons
(1) 20mm M61 Vulcan Gun
(4) AIM-9X Sidewinder or AIM-132 ASRAAM on wing tips
(8} AIM-120 AMRAAM or AIM-7 Sparrow (inner pylons can take 1,000lb bombs)
<in bay weapons>
(6) BL-755 Napalm bombs
(9) Rockeye Cluster bombs -or-
(6) 500-2,000lb JDAM -or-
(6) GBU-LGB (2,000-5,000lbs) Laser guided Bombs -or-
(6) MK84 2,000lb bomb -or-
(4) GBU-27 Paveway III
Counter Measures
(30) RR-129A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
(30) MJU-51/B Advanced Infrared Flare
AN/AAQ-24 DIRCM pod
AN/ALQ-178 ECM pod
ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver
Price
$35 million(standard version)
$65 million(E/B-4 Wild Weasel version with Recon Electronics Package and slightly reduced weapons capacity)
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Phoenix Dynamix is developing a new high speed Fighter Bomber to replace the aging F-111 Aardvark/Raven
F/B-8 SpartaN
Dual-Role
Fighter-Bomber
Limited stealth
Speed: "in excess of mach 3" (Mach 3.11)
Ceiling: "in excess of 42,000 feet" (60,000+ ft)
Range: 4,000 miles with external fuel tanks. (3,500 miles w/o)
Armament:
2 AIM-132 ASRAAM or AIM-9X Sidewinders
2 AIM-120 AMRAAM or AGM-65 Mavericks
1 25mm Cannon
plus
22 CBU-52
22 CBU-59
22 CBU-71
10 CBU-87
10 CBU-89
12 JDAM
22 MK-20
22 Rockeye Clusterbombs
5 BLU-96 HADES
or
5 BL-755
Price: $200 million

Thought I might bump this for the author since he never picked which jet he wanted....

BUmp for no reply for a while....