Geneticon
15-05-2006, 17:07
GF-02 "Blizzard" Joint Strike Fighter
ATTN: This is a creation and product of the GAFE (Geneticon Armed Forces Engineering) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=479386). All business may be done here (OOC: in this thread), but all sales are recorded there.
Overview:
In the middle of Geneticon combat testing, it was found that the F-35 JSF was not competent enough to fulfill the roles that Geneticon wanted it to fulfill. In addition, Geneticon technology was not being employed on these planes. Therefore, Geneticon scientists decided to fill the gap created within the Geneticon Air Force. Thus, the GF-02 Blizzard was born. This design is so advanced that it will replace all F-35s within the Geneticon Military.
The Blizzard is the second fighter created for the Geneticon arsenal, replacing a United States design. More fighters are expected to be created within the next few years to fill the gaps created by the conventional aircraft which are quickly becoming obsolete. The first fighter, the F-26 Locust, is now also designated the GF-01. The GF series is expected to expand to have over a dozen planes over the upcoming years.
The Blizzard itself is designed to carry out both air-to-air and air-to-ground operations within conflicts. This Multi-role capability, with a larger capacity and ability than the F-35, is appealing to Air Forces of all kinds. In addition, the GF-02 is an S/VTOL craft which enables it to lift off from and land in the smallest of areas. It is carrier compliant and will likely be the aircraft of choice aboard the Geneticon Navy carriers. Another great asset of the GF-02 is its supercruise ability coupled with stealth. Much like the F-35, stealth is one of the main components that was aimed for in the fighter’s creation.
Unlike the Joint Strike Fighter of the United States and UK, The word “Joint” within the design of the GF-02 signifies the joint roles that the Blizzard can and will perform.
Airframe:
With the goal of stealth in mind, Geneticon scientists set out to create an airframe that would be invisible to enemy radar, but yet aerodynamic enough to have some agility if an air-to-air or ground-to-air combat situation arises. The frame of the Blizzard has no right angles, making it less susceptible to radar, as well as a smooth outer hull. A coating of RAM paint has been adapted to this outer hull to further increase stealth, but at Mach speeds the RAM tends to rip off. Therefore, the RAM is only of good use if the Blizzard pilot is flying at slower speeds.
The makeup of the Blizzard is strong enough to withstand Mach speeds. To be exact, the makeup of the hull is 45% aluminum-lithium, 37% Plastic Y, and 18% titanium. This combination produces stealth results as well as lightweight and high durability. The strength of this design is so sturdy that refits and repairs and not projected before 20-25 of use have been attained. This makes the Blizzard cost-efficient.
The wings of the aircraft are swept back just like the F-35. In reality, the GF-02 looks highly similar to the F-35, with the only real difference being that the Blizzard is the larger plane. The Blizzard’s weight has been taken into account, and the aircraft is competitive within the NS world. The agility of the craft based on this weight is explained below. (In “Propulsion”)
The aircraft design has no canards, which would tend to make the aircraft more visible on radar. The drawback is that the plane has less lift and agility. The bonus is that stealth has been improved, which makes the craft almost invisible to even the most advanced radar. Dual stabilizer wings are mounted on the rear of the plane, which provide stabilization within flight. They are both mounted at an angle, typical of a stealth aircraft, which will make it undetectable on radar.
The overall smoothness of the design is beyond the scope of most fighters in the world. Every curve adds to the stealth of the machine, in the hopes that the GF-02 will be able to drop its ammunition on the enemy and leave the field, or fire at enemy aircraft at long-range, and return to base before retaliation is possible.
The Blizzard is a one-seat fighter, designed to be crewed by a single pilot. The GF-02 provides the pilot with enough space to move around loosely, yet enough comfort to withstand the extreme G’s that will be placed upon his/her body. Even a claustrophobic fighter pilot will not feel cramped with the cockpit of the Blizzard. Any pilot of the Blizzard will report that there is a “comfortable” amount of room within the cockpit.
Propulsion:
When Geneticon scientists were perfecting this design, there were two responsibilities that the propulsion of the Blizzard needed to perform. First, it had to be able to get the GF-02 off the ground and maintain supersonic speeds without the use of afterburners. Second, it had to be able to achieve S/VTOL.
To meet both of these demands, Geneticon Power Industries (GPI) submitted the design of the “Geneticon Fighter – 02 – VTOL Engine” (GF-02-VE). This engine was created specifically for the Blizzard aircraft, and was very powerful at providing thirty-five thousand (35,000) kilograms of force (kgf). This state-of-the-art engine allows the Blizzard to supercruise at a speed of Mach 1.85. At this extreme speed, the engine is most efficient, and this is exceptional considering this is without the use of afterburners. The afterburners built into the GF-02-VE can be ignited with the flip of a switch by the pilot, which propels the fighter to the speed of Mach 2.45.
This GF-02-VE is a low-bypass state-of-the-art turbofan engine. This engine type provides the Blizzard with more efficiency in range and speed. The downside to this wonderful engine is that it is expensive and has raised the price of the Blizzard considerably. Additionally, the low-bypass turbofan is quieter than the typical jet engine, which is ideal for this stealth plane. Like the F-117, because of this engine and its lack of noise, the Blizzard is able to carry out night missions at a low altitude with less fear of detection by hostile ground forces.
Another plus to this engine is that is somewhat fuel efficient. The GF-02-VE gives the Blizzard a maximum combat range of 1,700 km. With this intense range the Blizzard is able to carry out long range missions and then return to base. Additionally, the GF-02 may be stationed on carriers, to provide for shorter and less fuel consuming missions. Speaking of the fuel, it accounts for just over 1/3 of the maximum takeoff weight of the fighter. This is pretty basic, considering fuel is the number one determining factor in the weight of an aircraft.
In addition, Thrust Vectoring (TV) has been added to the GF-02-VE to give it more agility in the air, and give it S/VTOL capabilities. Controlled by the onboard computer and the pilot, the 2D TV of the Blizzard enables it to have more agility in the air. At supercrusing speeds, the engine can move freely up and down, allowing the Blizzard to perform erratic maneuvers at extreme speeds. Additionally, it allows the plane to tilt its nose in a separate direction than the engine, if desired, which will improve the performance of the weapons systems in a short-range combat situation.
As mentioned above, the 2-dimensional TV also gives the Blizzard an S/VTOL capability. Coupled with the lift fan which is mentioned below, the TV turns towards the ground and allows the Blizzard to actually take off and land vertically, or in a short amount of space. This also helps the plane maintain steadiness and stability in S/VTOL takeoff and landing.
The GF-02 Blizzard JSF is also outfitted with a lift fan, just like its predecessor. (The F-35) Once engaged, compartments in the top and bottom of the aircraft open to reveal the fan. It begins to power and finally lift the craft vertically, with the help of the 2D TV engine. This addition allows the GF-02 to takeoff or land in hardly any space at all, and makes it ideal for carrier and naval warfare and missions. (This will be one of its many roles.)
Electronics/Avionics:
The Blizzard JSF uses a fly-by-optics system to control the aircraft. Seeing how in the heat of battle, or even during normal flight, it is sometimes impossible for a pilot to keep up with everything around him, the fly-by-optics systems allows quick communication between the onboard computer, pilot controls, and aircraft features to provide the quickest response ever possible.
Because of the constant information that must be processed by the pilot and aircraft in-flight, an onboard computer was designed specifically for use in the Blizzard. Like other Geneticon aircraft design, the Blizzard has its own unique system that is not used in any other fighter in the world. The BFIP (Blizzard Fighter Integrated Processor) is state-of-the-art, produced by Geneticon Computer Industries (GCI), which is one of the world’s leading computer manufacturers. The BFIP is capable of processing up to 13 billion instructions a second, as well as holding 1.5 gigabytes of memory. Using this computer, the fighter can react to this instantly, making it highly efficient compared with other computers in the world.
In addition to controlling the standard parts of the aircraft, the BFIP also handles the SVTOL engine, the lift fan, the weapons system, the afterburners, the Cockpit Liquid Crystal Displays, the in-flight maneuvers, the electronics, and pretty much every other component of the Blizzard. Without this onboard computer, the Blizzard could not function.
For long and short range searching purposes the Blizzard uses two Advanced Low Discovery Probability Active Electronically Scanned Arrays. This ALPDAESA system is mounted in both the front and rear of the plane, and provides a 120 degree arc of sight from the tip of both radars. This gives the Blizzard 240 total degrees of radar sight, making it advanced against its opponents and informing the pilot of possible threats both in front and behind him. Additionally, the ALPDAESA (also known as the “Alpha Radar”) uses very passive scans to detect targets, making the possibility of detection by enemy radar extremely low. This another of the unique stealth features used by the GF-02. The range of the Alpha Radar is 520 km, giving it an extreme advantage when it comes to detecting its opponents. Typically the Blizzard will be able to detect an enemy, fire long range missiles, and leave the area before detection. All this is a result of the Blizzard’s stealth and Alpha Radar.
The cockpit of the Blizzard holds three beautiful Liquid Crystal Display screens. These LCDs are used to notify the pilot of important information. The first, and central screen, is the Main hub. The Main hub shows he pilot a view of the surrounding terrain and a map, as well as other important information such as altitude, speed, weapons available, etc. Additionally, during the heat of a dogfight or a long range shot, this screen will show the target and firing information. During a bombing run it will show the target and firing information. The second LCD, the one on the left, shows the pilot all information relevant to the mission, and a log of recent transmissions received by the Blizzard. It can also display the time, date, and countdown time until the mission priority takes place. Furthermore, the second LCD can display target information and read-ups about the enemy. Finally, all miscellaneous information is displayed on this semi-large screen. The third screen, to the right of the Main hub, shows the pilot an in depth 3D view of the battlefield. This is all information gathered by the Alpha Radar. This is one of the most helpful screens, and it is positioned in a convenient location.
All of these LCDs have touchscreen capability if the pilot wishes to use it, and he can reach out and hit the screen if he wants to change a setting or see something important in greater detail. In addition to these controls, the fighter has the standard handheld controls with which to maneuver the aircraft and launch the munitions. Finally, the pilot has onboard voice commands which are adapted to the pilot’s unique voice, making it impossible for an enemy to hijack the voice commands through transmission and thus steal the fighter in-flight. These commands can do everything from flying the aircraft to firing the weapons to zooming in on the third LCD.
Countermeasures/Electronic Countermeasures (CM/ECM):
Countermeasures were an important part of the Blizzard’s design. It is believed by the Geneticon scientists that survivability is the main asset to any fighter pilot in any situation, and the GF-02 was specifically designed to keep the pilot alive.
The main countermeasure on the Blizzard is its stealth. All the features of this stealth are mentioned above. With almost zero chance of being intercepted by enemy radar, the pilot’s chance of carrying out the mission without detection or attack is very high. Because of this, Geneticon does not believe there is any chance of the Blizzard being destroyed by anything except enemy fighters.
To defend against these fighters, the Blizzard uses three main CMs/ECMs. The first of these is chaff. Chaff is a metal cloud that is laid down by the Blizzard in an attempt to distract enemy radar and/or missiles. If the Blizzard is fired upon, often a layer of chaff will distract the enemy and confuse the radar as to which target is really the plane. This increases the chances of survival against a radar guided missile dramatically. The chaff is usually a mixture of plastic and aluminum that can be discharged out of either wing of the Blizzard. Once deployed, the chaff will hurl through the air with the speed of the Blizzard, making it seem like a probable target.
Another main CM of the Blizzard is flares. Flares defend the Blizzard against heat-seeking or infrared guided missiles. When a flare is fired by the Blizzard from one of its wings, the flare flies through the air at a speed similar to that of the GF-02. The flare gives off an intense light burst and extreme heat. The heat given off by this flare distracts heat seeking and infrared guided missiles and can make the missile head towards the flare instead of the aircraft. The flare used by the Blizzard has been upgraded to give off a burst of light, unlike most flares, to further increase its chances of distracting an infrared guided missile.
Another immense defensive asset to the Blizzard is its Thrust-to-Weight Ratio. The Blizzard’s thrust is approximately 1.23 times its maximum weight, which means that the Blizzard can be highly agile in combat, even fully loaded. Accompanying the flare and chaff with wild aerial defensive maneuvers will increase the chances of the Blizzard’s survivability. To further increase this defense, the afterburners of the GF-02 can kick in and push the plane to Mach 2.45. All of these components used together make the Blizzard a tough egg to crack.
The final and most advanced ECM of the Blizzard JSF is the Geneticon Guided Missile Jamming System (GGJMS). This system was originally created for use in the F-26 Locust, but it is hailed as incredible and is now used in almost all of the Geneticon aircraft. The Advanced version of GGMJS is still undergoing transformation and creation, and was not able to be completed before the Blizzard was. It is expected to be released within the next few years and the Blizzard updated to include the new technology.
The GGMJS attacks both the attacking aircraft and missile. It first scans the two objects and detects the devices that need to be dealt with. For an aircraft, this is typically the targeting system. For a missile, it could be any number of things. The GGMJS will typically attack the aircraft before the missile is even launched, hoping to not have to deal with the missile. Once the GGMJS is enabled, it detects the targeting system of the enemy fighter, and specifically jams that electronic. Without the ability to fire properly, the aircraft almost always will miss its target. When the missile does get a lock, the GGMJS then specifically scans and attempts to jam the incoming missile, and has an efficiency rating of jamming 7 out of every 10 missiles. With this weaker than expected efficiency, the Geneticon scientists are working to create a better system against the missiles. But they also claim that if the Blizzard pilot takes advantage of the GGMJS before the missile is fired, they have utilized it correctly.
Weapons, Armament, and Weapons Systems:
The single most important function on the Blizzard besides its stealth and S/VTOL is its armament. As a strike fighter, the GF-02 has both an air-to-air and air-to-ground attack. To make a more advanced fighter, the structure and frame of the fighter were increased in size to make more room for both external and internal armaments. To increase stealth, the external weapons are placed in such a way so that radar will have an extremely difficult time detecting them. This is similar to the makeup of the F-35.
The Blizzard has exactly 12 total pylons onboard. The internal carriage has been increased in size from the F-35 allowing the GF-02 to either drop more bombs or defend itself better than its predecessor could. Each of these internal pylons can hold up to exactly 1,000 kg. It is recommended that these internal carriages be used to hold the missiles for air-to-air attack.
In addition to the internal pylons, there are 6 external pylons located on the outside of the plane’s frame. There are three mounted on the underside of each wing, and every external pylon is capable of carrying 2,000 kg each. These external hard points (pylons) will typically be used to carry the bombs of the Blizzard, as well as maybe some missiles.
Mounted on the front of the aircraft is the GAU-12 Equalizer Cannon. This cannon, which holds exactly 200 rounds of ammunition, is a five-barreled rotary cannon. It is a 25mm caliber weapon and weighs approximately 122 kg. Because of its small amount of ammunition, the pilot must only use this cannon in extreme circumstances where close engagements and dogfights are necessary. This canon ought to do its job, and its firing rate of 4,200 rounds a minute gives it a huge advantage over other guns. The downside to this speed is that the ammunition will vaporize very quickly, and the Blizzard pilot will have to rely on his missiles rather than his gun. In any case, a direct hit from this gun is likely to bring just about any modern fighter to the ground, or at least deal it a large amount of damage.
The Geneticon Blizzards will be armed with four Large Advanced JDAM bombs. (any of these fighters which are sold will be outfitted with the standard armament for one engagement, listed below in specifications) These 3,000 lb behemoth bombs are an advanced and larger version of the normal JDAM. The Geneticon scientists worked on the JDAM, and created a more advanced version that not only is guided towards its target, but also can totally avoid jamming from enemy systems. This makes the LAJDAM a hugely accurate bomb, which can deliver a payload of 3000 pounds on its enemy. They also made it larger and capable of creating a bigger explosion. It also has bunker-busting material that allows no enemy to go unscathed.
In addition to these bombs, the Geneticon GF-02 Blizzard JSF will carry four Cottonmouth LRAAMs. These missiles are capable of taking out a target from extremely long range, and are the premier weapon in the Geneticon missile arsenal. Complimenting these LRAAMs will be the AIM-120 AMRAAM which is a middle ranged missile. Two of these missiles will be loaded on the Blizzards. The AIM-9 Sidewinder missile will be mounted on the last two pylons available. This is primarily used for short ranged combat, and uses heat seeking capabilities to attack its target. All of these armaments will make the standard Blizzard a powerful force on the field of battle.
The GF-02 is the very first Geneticon fighter equipped with ATAP, or Advanced Target Analysis Processing. This is an advanced version of the original TAP, which used to find targets and lock on. ATAP takes the Blizzard even further into technology and can do many different functions not available before. Among these function is Target Analysis, Lock, Frequency Hopping, Polarization, GPS Link, and Radiation Homing.
The first and probably most important of these functions is Target Analysis. The ATAP receives transmissions for the Alpha Radar concerning all of the targets within the area. Once the transmission has been received, the ATAP breaks down the makeup of each target and figures out exactly what each one is. Immediately following this discovery, the third LCD screen containing the 3D view of the battle shows each target exactly as they appear in real life. Additionally, the second LCD screen (on the left) orders and displays the names of the current threats within the area. This displays the highest to the lowest threats in order. In addition to this target analysis, the ATAP also runs a scan every third of a second, and can detect whether or not a missile has been launched by a threat. If a missile has been launched, the ATAP notifies the pilot of the Main hub LCD and counts down seconds until impact, as well as suggesting maneuvers and ECM to combat the attack.
A second characteristic of ATAP is the Lock ability. This occurs just as it sounds, and once the ATAP has analyzed the targets and suggested the threat to deal with, the pilot must notify the computer to lock on to a specific target. This is usually done via voice command. The ATAP scans the battlefield one more and locks onto the target, whether it is another aircraft or a ground target, and then notifies the pilot the instant to fire. Once fired, the missile or bomb will be guided by its own systems, as well as communicating with the ATAP and Alpha Radar of the Blizzard.
Another feature of ATAP is Frequency Hopping. The jamming systems within the world today typically discover the frequency of the targeting system and attempt to jam that system. ATAP uses an advanced Counter-Countermeasure by changing frequencies every three seconds. With this constant change, the ATAP will occasionally be able to escape any jamming that being directed towards the ATAP.
Polarization is another ECCM that is used by the ATAP system. ATAP analyzes every signal it receives and will ensure that if it is receiving a signal with the wrong polarization, it will filter out that signal. This makes jamming from a source with a different polarization from the ATAP impossible, and the ATAP system will literally overlook the enemy jamming.
GPS Link is a unique feature used by the Blizzard fighter. The ATAP system works with the Alpha Radar and antenna to communicate with the satellites in use by the Geneticon Military. If the weather is good, the ATAP will be able to hook up with the satellite and received advanced signals about the enemy. This is especially effective against ground targets and is better adapted to be used during a bombing run than an air-to-air engagement. This is because the satellite may have a hard time keeping up with an aircraft moving at high speeds. Typically, GPS link will only be able to be used if the Blizzard is going below supersonic speeds.
The final attribute of ATAP is Radiation Homing. This state-of-the-art system works in collaboration with the frequency hopping. If ATAP detects that an enemy is attempting to jam the system, it immediately records the transmission of the enemy jam. This makes it actually easier for the ATAP to track this enemy, and will give a stealth enemy’s position away almost instantly. ATAP then uses the information gathered from the jamming attempt to get a better lock or read on the enemy jammer, and then uses this to increase the chances of hitting the target. This makes jamming ECM against the Blizzard a risky prospect. All in all, the ATAP system employs incredible ECCM which makes it one of the most advanced targeting systems in the world.
Specifications:
Type: Advanced Multi-role Strike Fighter
Length: 21 m
Wingspan: 13 m
Height: 6 m
Propulsion: A single GF-02-VE (35,000 kgf)
Total Net Thrust: 35,000 kgf
Empty Weight: 12,000 kg
Maximum Take-Off Weight: 30,000 kg
Minimum Fuel Weight (0.25): 7,500 kg
Maximum Fuel Weight (0.35): 10,500 kg
Limit Per/Number of Pylon(s): 6 internal, 6 external (3 on each wing)
Normal Payload: 6,000 kg
Maximum Payload: 18,000 kg
Normal Combat Weight: 28,500 kg
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio: 1.23/1
Combat Range: 1,700 km
Ferry Range: 4,590 km
Operational Ceiling/Altitude: 40,000 ft.
Maximum Altitude: 55,000 ft.
Cruising Speed: Mach .9
Supercruising Speed: Mach 1.5
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.45
Crew (List): 1 – Pilot
Default Equipment: Four 3,000 lb LAJDAM bombs, Four Cottonmouth LRAAMs, Two AIM-120 AMRAAMs, AIM-9 Sidewinders.
Price: 115 million USD
ATTN: This is a creation and product of the GAFE (Geneticon Armed Forces Engineering) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=479386). All business may be done here (OOC: in this thread), but all sales are recorded there.
Overview:
In the middle of Geneticon combat testing, it was found that the F-35 JSF was not competent enough to fulfill the roles that Geneticon wanted it to fulfill. In addition, Geneticon technology was not being employed on these planes. Therefore, Geneticon scientists decided to fill the gap created within the Geneticon Air Force. Thus, the GF-02 Blizzard was born. This design is so advanced that it will replace all F-35s within the Geneticon Military.
The Blizzard is the second fighter created for the Geneticon arsenal, replacing a United States design. More fighters are expected to be created within the next few years to fill the gaps created by the conventional aircraft which are quickly becoming obsolete. The first fighter, the F-26 Locust, is now also designated the GF-01. The GF series is expected to expand to have over a dozen planes over the upcoming years.
The Blizzard itself is designed to carry out both air-to-air and air-to-ground operations within conflicts. This Multi-role capability, with a larger capacity and ability than the F-35, is appealing to Air Forces of all kinds. In addition, the GF-02 is an S/VTOL craft which enables it to lift off from and land in the smallest of areas. It is carrier compliant and will likely be the aircraft of choice aboard the Geneticon Navy carriers. Another great asset of the GF-02 is its supercruise ability coupled with stealth. Much like the F-35, stealth is one of the main components that was aimed for in the fighter’s creation.
Unlike the Joint Strike Fighter of the United States and UK, The word “Joint” within the design of the GF-02 signifies the joint roles that the Blizzard can and will perform.
Airframe:
With the goal of stealth in mind, Geneticon scientists set out to create an airframe that would be invisible to enemy radar, but yet aerodynamic enough to have some agility if an air-to-air or ground-to-air combat situation arises. The frame of the Blizzard has no right angles, making it less susceptible to radar, as well as a smooth outer hull. A coating of RAM paint has been adapted to this outer hull to further increase stealth, but at Mach speeds the RAM tends to rip off. Therefore, the RAM is only of good use if the Blizzard pilot is flying at slower speeds.
The makeup of the Blizzard is strong enough to withstand Mach speeds. To be exact, the makeup of the hull is 45% aluminum-lithium, 37% Plastic Y, and 18% titanium. This combination produces stealth results as well as lightweight and high durability. The strength of this design is so sturdy that refits and repairs and not projected before 20-25 of use have been attained. This makes the Blizzard cost-efficient.
The wings of the aircraft are swept back just like the F-35. In reality, the GF-02 looks highly similar to the F-35, with the only real difference being that the Blizzard is the larger plane. The Blizzard’s weight has been taken into account, and the aircraft is competitive within the NS world. The agility of the craft based on this weight is explained below. (In “Propulsion”)
The aircraft design has no canards, which would tend to make the aircraft more visible on radar. The drawback is that the plane has less lift and agility. The bonus is that stealth has been improved, which makes the craft almost invisible to even the most advanced radar. Dual stabilizer wings are mounted on the rear of the plane, which provide stabilization within flight. They are both mounted at an angle, typical of a stealth aircraft, which will make it undetectable on radar.
The overall smoothness of the design is beyond the scope of most fighters in the world. Every curve adds to the stealth of the machine, in the hopes that the GF-02 will be able to drop its ammunition on the enemy and leave the field, or fire at enemy aircraft at long-range, and return to base before retaliation is possible.
The Blizzard is a one-seat fighter, designed to be crewed by a single pilot. The GF-02 provides the pilot with enough space to move around loosely, yet enough comfort to withstand the extreme G’s that will be placed upon his/her body. Even a claustrophobic fighter pilot will not feel cramped with the cockpit of the Blizzard. Any pilot of the Blizzard will report that there is a “comfortable” amount of room within the cockpit.
Propulsion:
When Geneticon scientists were perfecting this design, there were two responsibilities that the propulsion of the Blizzard needed to perform. First, it had to be able to get the GF-02 off the ground and maintain supersonic speeds without the use of afterburners. Second, it had to be able to achieve S/VTOL.
To meet both of these demands, Geneticon Power Industries (GPI) submitted the design of the “Geneticon Fighter – 02 – VTOL Engine” (GF-02-VE). This engine was created specifically for the Blizzard aircraft, and was very powerful at providing thirty-five thousand (35,000) kilograms of force (kgf). This state-of-the-art engine allows the Blizzard to supercruise at a speed of Mach 1.85. At this extreme speed, the engine is most efficient, and this is exceptional considering this is without the use of afterburners. The afterburners built into the GF-02-VE can be ignited with the flip of a switch by the pilot, which propels the fighter to the speed of Mach 2.45.
This GF-02-VE is a low-bypass state-of-the-art turbofan engine. This engine type provides the Blizzard with more efficiency in range and speed. The downside to this wonderful engine is that it is expensive and has raised the price of the Blizzard considerably. Additionally, the low-bypass turbofan is quieter than the typical jet engine, which is ideal for this stealth plane. Like the F-117, because of this engine and its lack of noise, the Blizzard is able to carry out night missions at a low altitude with less fear of detection by hostile ground forces.
Another plus to this engine is that is somewhat fuel efficient. The GF-02-VE gives the Blizzard a maximum combat range of 1,700 km. With this intense range the Blizzard is able to carry out long range missions and then return to base. Additionally, the GF-02 may be stationed on carriers, to provide for shorter and less fuel consuming missions. Speaking of the fuel, it accounts for just over 1/3 of the maximum takeoff weight of the fighter. This is pretty basic, considering fuel is the number one determining factor in the weight of an aircraft.
In addition, Thrust Vectoring (TV) has been added to the GF-02-VE to give it more agility in the air, and give it S/VTOL capabilities. Controlled by the onboard computer and the pilot, the 2D TV of the Blizzard enables it to have more agility in the air. At supercrusing speeds, the engine can move freely up and down, allowing the Blizzard to perform erratic maneuvers at extreme speeds. Additionally, it allows the plane to tilt its nose in a separate direction than the engine, if desired, which will improve the performance of the weapons systems in a short-range combat situation.
As mentioned above, the 2-dimensional TV also gives the Blizzard an S/VTOL capability. Coupled with the lift fan which is mentioned below, the TV turns towards the ground and allows the Blizzard to actually take off and land vertically, or in a short amount of space. This also helps the plane maintain steadiness and stability in S/VTOL takeoff and landing.
The GF-02 Blizzard JSF is also outfitted with a lift fan, just like its predecessor. (The F-35) Once engaged, compartments in the top and bottom of the aircraft open to reveal the fan. It begins to power and finally lift the craft vertically, with the help of the 2D TV engine. This addition allows the GF-02 to takeoff or land in hardly any space at all, and makes it ideal for carrier and naval warfare and missions. (This will be one of its many roles.)
Electronics/Avionics:
The Blizzard JSF uses a fly-by-optics system to control the aircraft. Seeing how in the heat of battle, or even during normal flight, it is sometimes impossible for a pilot to keep up with everything around him, the fly-by-optics systems allows quick communication between the onboard computer, pilot controls, and aircraft features to provide the quickest response ever possible.
Because of the constant information that must be processed by the pilot and aircraft in-flight, an onboard computer was designed specifically for use in the Blizzard. Like other Geneticon aircraft design, the Blizzard has its own unique system that is not used in any other fighter in the world. The BFIP (Blizzard Fighter Integrated Processor) is state-of-the-art, produced by Geneticon Computer Industries (GCI), which is one of the world’s leading computer manufacturers. The BFIP is capable of processing up to 13 billion instructions a second, as well as holding 1.5 gigabytes of memory. Using this computer, the fighter can react to this instantly, making it highly efficient compared with other computers in the world.
In addition to controlling the standard parts of the aircraft, the BFIP also handles the SVTOL engine, the lift fan, the weapons system, the afterburners, the Cockpit Liquid Crystal Displays, the in-flight maneuvers, the electronics, and pretty much every other component of the Blizzard. Without this onboard computer, the Blizzard could not function.
For long and short range searching purposes the Blizzard uses two Advanced Low Discovery Probability Active Electronically Scanned Arrays. This ALPDAESA system is mounted in both the front and rear of the plane, and provides a 120 degree arc of sight from the tip of both radars. This gives the Blizzard 240 total degrees of radar sight, making it advanced against its opponents and informing the pilot of possible threats both in front and behind him. Additionally, the ALPDAESA (also known as the “Alpha Radar”) uses very passive scans to detect targets, making the possibility of detection by enemy radar extremely low. This another of the unique stealth features used by the GF-02. The range of the Alpha Radar is 520 km, giving it an extreme advantage when it comes to detecting its opponents. Typically the Blizzard will be able to detect an enemy, fire long range missiles, and leave the area before detection. All this is a result of the Blizzard’s stealth and Alpha Radar.
The cockpit of the Blizzard holds three beautiful Liquid Crystal Display screens. These LCDs are used to notify the pilot of important information. The first, and central screen, is the Main hub. The Main hub shows he pilot a view of the surrounding terrain and a map, as well as other important information such as altitude, speed, weapons available, etc. Additionally, during the heat of a dogfight or a long range shot, this screen will show the target and firing information. During a bombing run it will show the target and firing information. The second LCD, the one on the left, shows the pilot all information relevant to the mission, and a log of recent transmissions received by the Blizzard. It can also display the time, date, and countdown time until the mission priority takes place. Furthermore, the second LCD can display target information and read-ups about the enemy. Finally, all miscellaneous information is displayed on this semi-large screen. The third screen, to the right of the Main hub, shows the pilot an in depth 3D view of the battlefield. This is all information gathered by the Alpha Radar. This is one of the most helpful screens, and it is positioned in a convenient location.
All of these LCDs have touchscreen capability if the pilot wishes to use it, and he can reach out and hit the screen if he wants to change a setting or see something important in greater detail. In addition to these controls, the fighter has the standard handheld controls with which to maneuver the aircraft and launch the munitions. Finally, the pilot has onboard voice commands which are adapted to the pilot’s unique voice, making it impossible for an enemy to hijack the voice commands through transmission and thus steal the fighter in-flight. These commands can do everything from flying the aircraft to firing the weapons to zooming in on the third LCD.
Countermeasures/Electronic Countermeasures (CM/ECM):
Countermeasures were an important part of the Blizzard’s design. It is believed by the Geneticon scientists that survivability is the main asset to any fighter pilot in any situation, and the GF-02 was specifically designed to keep the pilot alive.
The main countermeasure on the Blizzard is its stealth. All the features of this stealth are mentioned above. With almost zero chance of being intercepted by enemy radar, the pilot’s chance of carrying out the mission without detection or attack is very high. Because of this, Geneticon does not believe there is any chance of the Blizzard being destroyed by anything except enemy fighters.
To defend against these fighters, the Blizzard uses three main CMs/ECMs. The first of these is chaff. Chaff is a metal cloud that is laid down by the Blizzard in an attempt to distract enemy radar and/or missiles. If the Blizzard is fired upon, often a layer of chaff will distract the enemy and confuse the radar as to which target is really the plane. This increases the chances of survival against a radar guided missile dramatically. The chaff is usually a mixture of plastic and aluminum that can be discharged out of either wing of the Blizzard. Once deployed, the chaff will hurl through the air with the speed of the Blizzard, making it seem like a probable target.
Another main CM of the Blizzard is flares. Flares defend the Blizzard against heat-seeking or infrared guided missiles. When a flare is fired by the Blizzard from one of its wings, the flare flies through the air at a speed similar to that of the GF-02. The flare gives off an intense light burst and extreme heat. The heat given off by this flare distracts heat seeking and infrared guided missiles and can make the missile head towards the flare instead of the aircraft. The flare used by the Blizzard has been upgraded to give off a burst of light, unlike most flares, to further increase its chances of distracting an infrared guided missile.
Another immense defensive asset to the Blizzard is its Thrust-to-Weight Ratio. The Blizzard’s thrust is approximately 1.23 times its maximum weight, which means that the Blizzard can be highly agile in combat, even fully loaded. Accompanying the flare and chaff with wild aerial defensive maneuvers will increase the chances of the Blizzard’s survivability. To further increase this defense, the afterburners of the GF-02 can kick in and push the plane to Mach 2.45. All of these components used together make the Blizzard a tough egg to crack.
The final and most advanced ECM of the Blizzard JSF is the Geneticon Guided Missile Jamming System (GGJMS). This system was originally created for use in the F-26 Locust, but it is hailed as incredible and is now used in almost all of the Geneticon aircraft. The Advanced version of GGMJS is still undergoing transformation and creation, and was not able to be completed before the Blizzard was. It is expected to be released within the next few years and the Blizzard updated to include the new technology.
The GGMJS attacks both the attacking aircraft and missile. It first scans the two objects and detects the devices that need to be dealt with. For an aircraft, this is typically the targeting system. For a missile, it could be any number of things. The GGMJS will typically attack the aircraft before the missile is even launched, hoping to not have to deal with the missile. Once the GGMJS is enabled, it detects the targeting system of the enemy fighter, and specifically jams that electronic. Without the ability to fire properly, the aircraft almost always will miss its target. When the missile does get a lock, the GGMJS then specifically scans and attempts to jam the incoming missile, and has an efficiency rating of jamming 7 out of every 10 missiles. With this weaker than expected efficiency, the Geneticon scientists are working to create a better system against the missiles. But they also claim that if the Blizzard pilot takes advantage of the GGMJS before the missile is fired, they have utilized it correctly.
Weapons, Armament, and Weapons Systems:
The single most important function on the Blizzard besides its stealth and S/VTOL is its armament. As a strike fighter, the GF-02 has both an air-to-air and air-to-ground attack. To make a more advanced fighter, the structure and frame of the fighter were increased in size to make more room for both external and internal armaments. To increase stealth, the external weapons are placed in such a way so that radar will have an extremely difficult time detecting them. This is similar to the makeup of the F-35.
The Blizzard has exactly 12 total pylons onboard. The internal carriage has been increased in size from the F-35 allowing the GF-02 to either drop more bombs or defend itself better than its predecessor could. Each of these internal pylons can hold up to exactly 1,000 kg. It is recommended that these internal carriages be used to hold the missiles for air-to-air attack.
In addition to the internal pylons, there are 6 external pylons located on the outside of the plane’s frame. There are three mounted on the underside of each wing, and every external pylon is capable of carrying 2,000 kg each. These external hard points (pylons) will typically be used to carry the bombs of the Blizzard, as well as maybe some missiles.
Mounted on the front of the aircraft is the GAU-12 Equalizer Cannon. This cannon, which holds exactly 200 rounds of ammunition, is a five-barreled rotary cannon. It is a 25mm caliber weapon and weighs approximately 122 kg. Because of its small amount of ammunition, the pilot must only use this cannon in extreme circumstances where close engagements and dogfights are necessary. This canon ought to do its job, and its firing rate of 4,200 rounds a minute gives it a huge advantage over other guns. The downside to this speed is that the ammunition will vaporize very quickly, and the Blizzard pilot will have to rely on his missiles rather than his gun. In any case, a direct hit from this gun is likely to bring just about any modern fighter to the ground, or at least deal it a large amount of damage.
The Geneticon Blizzards will be armed with four Large Advanced JDAM bombs. (any of these fighters which are sold will be outfitted with the standard armament for one engagement, listed below in specifications) These 3,000 lb behemoth bombs are an advanced and larger version of the normal JDAM. The Geneticon scientists worked on the JDAM, and created a more advanced version that not only is guided towards its target, but also can totally avoid jamming from enemy systems. This makes the LAJDAM a hugely accurate bomb, which can deliver a payload of 3000 pounds on its enemy. They also made it larger and capable of creating a bigger explosion. It also has bunker-busting material that allows no enemy to go unscathed.
In addition to these bombs, the Geneticon GF-02 Blizzard JSF will carry four Cottonmouth LRAAMs. These missiles are capable of taking out a target from extremely long range, and are the premier weapon in the Geneticon missile arsenal. Complimenting these LRAAMs will be the AIM-120 AMRAAM which is a middle ranged missile. Two of these missiles will be loaded on the Blizzards. The AIM-9 Sidewinder missile will be mounted on the last two pylons available. This is primarily used for short ranged combat, and uses heat seeking capabilities to attack its target. All of these armaments will make the standard Blizzard a powerful force on the field of battle.
The GF-02 is the very first Geneticon fighter equipped with ATAP, or Advanced Target Analysis Processing. This is an advanced version of the original TAP, which used to find targets and lock on. ATAP takes the Blizzard even further into technology and can do many different functions not available before. Among these function is Target Analysis, Lock, Frequency Hopping, Polarization, GPS Link, and Radiation Homing.
The first and probably most important of these functions is Target Analysis. The ATAP receives transmissions for the Alpha Radar concerning all of the targets within the area. Once the transmission has been received, the ATAP breaks down the makeup of each target and figures out exactly what each one is. Immediately following this discovery, the third LCD screen containing the 3D view of the battle shows each target exactly as they appear in real life. Additionally, the second LCD screen (on the left) orders and displays the names of the current threats within the area. This displays the highest to the lowest threats in order. In addition to this target analysis, the ATAP also runs a scan every third of a second, and can detect whether or not a missile has been launched by a threat. If a missile has been launched, the ATAP notifies the pilot of the Main hub LCD and counts down seconds until impact, as well as suggesting maneuvers and ECM to combat the attack.
A second characteristic of ATAP is the Lock ability. This occurs just as it sounds, and once the ATAP has analyzed the targets and suggested the threat to deal with, the pilot must notify the computer to lock on to a specific target. This is usually done via voice command. The ATAP scans the battlefield one more and locks onto the target, whether it is another aircraft or a ground target, and then notifies the pilot the instant to fire. Once fired, the missile or bomb will be guided by its own systems, as well as communicating with the ATAP and Alpha Radar of the Blizzard.
Another feature of ATAP is Frequency Hopping. The jamming systems within the world today typically discover the frequency of the targeting system and attempt to jam that system. ATAP uses an advanced Counter-Countermeasure by changing frequencies every three seconds. With this constant change, the ATAP will occasionally be able to escape any jamming that being directed towards the ATAP.
Polarization is another ECCM that is used by the ATAP system. ATAP analyzes every signal it receives and will ensure that if it is receiving a signal with the wrong polarization, it will filter out that signal. This makes jamming from a source with a different polarization from the ATAP impossible, and the ATAP system will literally overlook the enemy jamming.
GPS Link is a unique feature used by the Blizzard fighter. The ATAP system works with the Alpha Radar and antenna to communicate with the satellites in use by the Geneticon Military. If the weather is good, the ATAP will be able to hook up with the satellite and received advanced signals about the enemy. This is especially effective against ground targets and is better adapted to be used during a bombing run than an air-to-air engagement. This is because the satellite may have a hard time keeping up with an aircraft moving at high speeds. Typically, GPS link will only be able to be used if the Blizzard is going below supersonic speeds.
The final attribute of ATAP is Radiation Homing. This state-of-the-art system works in collaboration with the frequency hopping. If ATAP detects that an enemy is attempting to jam the system, it immediately records the transmission of the enemy jam. This makes it actually easier for the ATAP to track this enemy, and will give a stealth enemy’s position away almost instantly. ATAP then uses the information gathered from the jamming attempt to get a better lock or read on the enemy jammer, and then uses this to increase the chances of hitting the target. This makes jamming ECM against the Blizzard a risky prospect. All in all, the ATAP system employs incredible ECCM which makes it one of the most advanced targeting systems in the world.
Specifications:
Type: Advanced Multi-role Strike Fighter
Length: 21 m
Wingspan: 13 m
Height: 6 m
Propulsion: A single GF-02-VE (35,000 kgf)
Total Net Thrust: 35,000 kgf
Empty Weight: 12,000 kg
Maximum Take-Off Weight: 30,000 kg
Minimum Fuel Weight (0.25): 7,500 kg
Maximum Fuel Weight (0.35): 10,500 kg
Limit Per/Number of Pylon(s): 6 internal, 6 external (3 on each wing)
Normal Payload: 6,000 kg
Maximum Payload: 18,000 kg
Normal Combat Weight: 28,500 kg
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio: 1.23/1
Combat Range: 1,700 km
Ferry Range: 4,590 km
Operational Ceiling/Altitude: 40,000 ft.
Maximum Altitude: 55,000 ft.
Cruising Speed: Mach .9
Supercruising Speed: Mach 1.5
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.45
Crew (List): 1 – Pilot
Default Equipment: Four 3,000 lb LAJDAM bombs, Four Cottonmouth LRAAMs, Two AIM-120 AMRAAMs, AIM-9 Sidewinders.
Price: 115 million USD