Asgarnieu
04-04-2007, 21:42
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Introduction
The F/A-103 is a new supercruise strike fighter designed by Asgarnian Military Industries. Once sold exclusively to Asgarnian military forces, an export version has been build to be sold internationally.
The aircraft comes in two export variant versions: Air Force and Naval/Marine. The air force version is most suitable for air and air defense forces, whilst the naval (or marine) version has been modified to be used on aircraft carriers.
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Brief History
The F/A-103 was created to extend the capabilites of the new, reformed Asgarnian Air Force. It was originally planned to be a large, slow-moving attacker, but after the retirement of all foreign aircraft from Asgarnian service, a cumbersome aircraft like that would not be acceptable.
The F/A-103, originally called the X-165FA Program, was kicked off with a single unit being manufactured. It was dubbed X-165. It began comprehensive flight tests and weapons tests.
Originally, the X-165 carred a single 20mm, seven internal hardpoints, and two external hardpoints--usually reserved for drop-tanks. However, flight tests proved that the aircraft was capable of carrying much more whilst still being highly usable. The guns were upgraded to two 27mm cannons with 360 rounds each, one 37mm slow-fire cannon with 125 rounds, a single internal eight position missile rack, and four external hardpoints.
After the X-165 recieved the modifications, flight tests were re-performed. The aircraft flew with exceptional results.
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Specifications
Accommodation: One or Two depending on variant
Length: 18.80 Meters (61.67 Feet)
Wingspan: 13.77 Meters (45.17 Feet)
Height: 5.01 Meters (16.4 Feet)
Weight:
-Standard Takeoff Weight: 11,876 Kg (26,182 Lbs)
-Maximum Takeoff Weight: 35,660 Kg (78,617 Lbs)
Powerplant Type: FNX-5010-H/J David & David Afterburning Turbofans
Powerplant Output (each): 10,692 Kg (23,572 Lbs)
-Afterburner: 15,209 Kg (33,530 Lbs.)
Speed:
-Cruise Speed: Mach 1.9 (1,457 M.P.H./2,346 K.P.H.)
-Maximum Speed: Mach 3.1 (2,378 M.P.H./3,828 K.P.H.)
Range: 5,680 Kilometers* (3,035 Miles*; essentially unlimited due to in-flight refueling)
Fuselage Load Limit: 9 G +
Maximum Altitude: 18,000 Meters (59,055 Feet)
Armament: 23mm cannons with 350 rounds each (x 2), 8-shot rotating internal firing canister (x 1), four external hardpoints
Price: $30,000,000.00 USD (Air Force variant), $32,000,000.00 USD (Navy/Marine variant)
*=With external fuel drop-tanks.
Discounts
GASN-5%
ADAN-5%
TITO/Ten Thousand Islands-5%
CIN-5%
UNA-5%
Anti-Hataria Coalition-10%
Other Information
Equipment
The aircraft is equipped with over-the-horizon radar systems, can be fitted with jamming equipment, comes standard with chaff dispensers at the aft and flare launchers. It also features a highly-advanced avionics and electronics suite. The cockpit features an "all-glass" display system, and has a back-up HUD that pops up on the console.
Survivability
It uses a titanium "bathtub" similar to that of the A-10, and is painted with a radar-absorbent material to reduce radar signature. The aircraft has triple-redundancy throughout the entire system, and is EMP hardened. The exhaust nozzles are thermally protected to reduce the thermal signature. Right angles are reduced on the aircraft to assist in reducing the aircraft's radar signature, but it is not a 100% stealth aircraft. There is a rear-facing radar system that allows the aircraft to detect the presence of enemy aircraft at the aft of the jet. There is also a standard smoke dispenser to confuse enemy aircraft attempting to fire. The smokescreen temporarily confuses enemy pilots, allowing the aircraft to escape in most circumstances.
Combat
The aircraft uses an infrared seeker on the underside of the fuselage to detect enemy aircraft's heat signatures. This allows the aircraft to engage most aircraft without using radar, which alerts enemies to the presence of the aircraft. The aircraft is also rated to perform extremely high-G manouvers without comprimising power; however, there is a slight bleed of speed whilst engaging in high-speed turns. The aircraft uses a smarter HUD that automatically suggests the ordinance that will perform the best, and alerts the pilot to the best time to fire said ordinance.
Engines
The FNX-5010-H/J David & David Afterburning Turbofan engine is the most powerful engine system available for export by Asgarnieu. It features a thrust-vectoring system that greatly increases the aircraft manouverability. The aircraft is supercruise capable and has a top speed of Mach 3.1 when the afterburners are engaged.
Spare Parts
With many air forces finding a drastic shortage of aircraft parts, the designers of the F/A-103 designed a spare part package, included with each aircraft. It contains two each of the most commonly damaged parts. A spare airframe can be obtained for $500,000.00 (each) through this ad.
Weapons
The weapons are completely modular on this aircraft, and can be modified at the buyer's will.
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Other Variants
F/A-103A (Single-seat attack variant)
F/A-103B (Tandem-seat variant with nuclear capability)
F/A-103C (Single-seat variant for the air force)
F/A-103E (Air Force/Naval) (Export variant, classified materials and equipment removed)
F/A-103N (Single-seat variant for the navy)
YF/A-103Z (Unmanned trial model)
X-165 (Original model)
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Nations/Military Branches using F/A-103's
Asgarnieu (Air Force, Navy)
Terre Nationale (Air Force, under MiG-103)
Siriusa (Air Force, Navy)
Fornelia (Air Force)
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(OOC: DO YOUR OWN MATH. Also, this is an MT/Early PMT aircraft. Post any suggestions or comments, all are appreciated. I will also modify the export version to a nation's liking; i.e. weapons, special equipment, etc...)
Introduction
The F/A-103 is a new supercruise strike fighter designed by Asgarnian Military Industries. Once sold exclusively to Asgarnian military forces, an export version has been build to be sold internationally.
The aircraft comes in two export variant versions: Air Force and Naval/Marine. The air force version is most suitable for air and air defense forces, whilst the naval (or marine) version has been modified to be used on aircraft carriers.
-----
Brief History
The F/A-103 was created to extend the capabilites of the new, reformed Asgarnian Air Force. It was originally planned to be a large, slow-moving attacker, but after the retirement of all foreign aircraft from Asgarnian service, a cumbersome aircraft like that would not be acceptable.
The F/A-103, originally called the X-165FA Program, was kicked off with a single unit being manufactured. It was dubbed X-165. It began comprehensive flight tests and weapons tests.
Originally, the X-165 carred a single 20mm, seven internal hardpoints, and two external hardpoints--usually reserved for drop-tanks. However, flight tests proved that the aircraft was capable of carrying much more whilst still being highly usable. The guns were upgraded to two 27mm cannons with 360 rounds each, one 37mm slow-fire cannon with 125 rounds, a single internal eight position missile rack, and four external hardpoints.
After the X-165 recieved the modifications, flight tests were re-performed. The aircraft flew with exceptional results.
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Specifications
Accommodation: One or Two depending on variant
Length: 18.80 Meters (61.67 Feet)
Wingspan: 13.77 Meters (45.17 Feet)
Height: 5.01 Meters (16.4 Feet)
Weight:
-Standard Takeoff Weight: 11,876 Kg (26,182 Lbs)
-Maximum Takeoff Weight: 35,660 Kg (78,617 Lbs)
Powerplant Type: FNX-5010-H/J David & David Afterburning Turbofans
Powerplant Output (each): 10,692 Kg (23,572 Lbs)
-Afterburner: 15,209 Kg (33,530 Lbs.)
Speed:
-Cruise Speed: Mach 1.9 (1,457 M.P.H./2,346 K.P.H.)
-Maximum Speed: Mach 3.1 (2,378 M.P.H./3,828 K.P.H.)
Range: 5,680 Kilometers* (3,035 Miles*; essentially unlimited due to in-flight refueling)
Fuselage Load Limit: 9 G +
Maximum Altitude: 18,000 Meters (59,055 Feet)
Armament: 23mm cannons with 350 rounds each (x 2), 8-shot rotating internal firing canister (x 1), four external hardpoints
Price: $30,000,000.00 USD (Air Force variant), $32,000,000.00 USD (Navy/Marine variant)
*=With external fuel drop-tanks.
Discounts
GASN-5%
ADAN-5%
TITO/Ten Thousand Islands-5%
CIN-5%
UNA-5%
Anti-Hataria Coalition-10%
Other Information
Equipment
The aircraft is equipped with over-the-horizon radar systems, can be fitted with jamming equipment, comes standard with chaff dispensers at the aft and flare launchers. It also features a highly-advanced avionics and electronics suite. The cockpit features an "all-glass" display system, and has a back-up HUD that pops up on the console.
Survivability
It uses a titanium "bathtub" similar to that of the A-10, and is painted with a radar-absorbent material to reduce radar signature. The aircraft has triple-redundancy throughout the entire system, and is EMP hardened. The exhaust nozzles are thermally protected to reduce the thermal signature. Right angles are reduced on the aircraft to assist in reducing the aircraft's radar signature, but it is not a 100% stealth aircraft. There is a rear-facing radar system that allows the aircraft to detect the presence of enemy aircraft at the aft of the jet. There is also a standard smoke dispenser to confuse enemy aircraft attempting to fire. The smokescreen temporarily confuses enemy pilots, allowing the aircraft to escape in most circumstances.
Combat
The aircraft uses an infrared seeker on the underside of the fuselage to detect enemy aircraft's heat signatures. This allows the aircraft to engage most aircraft without using radar, which alerts enemies to the presence of the aircraft. The aircraft is also rated to perform extremely high-G manouvers without comprimising power; however, there is a slight bleed of speed whilst engaging in high-speed turns. The aircraft uses a smarter HUD that automatically suggests the ordinance that will perform the best, and alerts the pilot to the best time to fire said ordinance.
Engines
The FNX-5010-H/J David & David Afterburning Turbofan engine is the most powerful engine system available for export by Asgarnieu. It features a thrust-vectoring system that greatly increases the aircraft manouverability. The aircraft is supercruise capable and has a top speed of Mach 3.1 when the afterburners are engaged.
Spare Parts
With many air forces finding a drastic shortage of aircraft parts, the designers of the F/A-103 designed a spare part package, included with each aircraft. It contains two each of the most commonly damaged parts. A spare airframe can be obtained for $500,000.00 (each) through this ad.
Weapons
The weapons are completely modular on this aircraft, and can be modified at the buyer's will.
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Other Variants
F/A-103A (Single-seat attack variant)
F/A-103B (Tandem-seat variant with nuclear capability)
F/A-103C (Single-seat variant for the air force)
F/A-103E (Air Force/Naval) (Export variant, classified materials and equipment removed)
F/A-103N (Single-seat variant for the navy)
YF/A-103Z (Unmanned trial model)
X-165 (Original model)
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Nations/Military Branches using F/A-103's
Asgarnieu (Air Force, Navy)
Terre Nationale (Air Force, under MiG-103)
Siriusa (Air Force, Navy)
Fornelia (Air Force)
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(OOC: DO YOUR OWN MATH. Also, this is an MT/Early PMT aircraft. Post any suggestions or comments, all are appreciated. I will also modify the export version to a nation's liking; i.e. weapons, special equipment, etc...)