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This fighter was designed by the REC (Roman Engineering Corps) as a replacement for the F-16, F-15 Eagle, and F/A-22 for front line service. While they were found to be good bombers/fighters and adequate against sky cycles and power armors, they were at a disadvantage when compared to other fighter designs of the post-modern period. The Sabertooth is a totally different animal. The fighter is fast, well armed, however unlike it's ancestors, it is capable of vertical take offs and landings. The aircraft is one of the most advanced aircraft operated in the Roman Arsenal and has many advantages over other fighter designs. In engagements, enemies have found the combination of stealth, speed, and firepower to be a lethal combination.
The Aircraft itself looks like a combination of the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, and F-22 Raptor. The aircraft has features of each aircraft but is slightly larger than any of them. All weapons are within ordinance bays to increase stealth. The fighter has two large ordnance bays under the aircrafts main body and smaller bays on either side. The lower bays carry normal ordnance but the side bays are designed to fit a standard REC Hard Point Ordnance. A common payload for one of the small bays is a towed decoy pod. The fighter has small stabilizers near the cockpit and the cockpit itself is designed for two crew members. The ejection system simply ejects the pilot and seats. The seats will act as floatation devices. The body has also been designed to improve the aircraft's stealth and has VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capabilities. VTOL thrusters have been integrated as part of the engine as well as several other thrusters throughout the fighter. The aircraft has twin main engines and they have variable exhaust. The engines have secondary intakes on top and they are used on the ground for taxiing to prevent FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) from entering the turbines. The main intakes are closed during that time. The fighter uses a triple redundant fly by wire system for the flight controls, has variable geometry (sweep) wings with 12 degrees maximum variable swept wings, and is very maneuverable as a result. A set of schematics is on the bottom of this post.
There are two different versions of this fighter that built. The first is the export model. The body of this version is partially stealthy but is not as effective as the full version of the fighter.
The second version is used only by the Roman Air Force and their trusted allies. Only a small number of fighters have been sold to a select few nations under the agreement that the company would neither sell nor copy the fighter design. It uses a special engine that has a much higher thrust output than the standard engine. It also has a stealth system fairly similar to the F/A-22. Lastly, the full version of the fighter has a better fire control system than the standard version.
Vehicle Type: Twin Engine Fighter-Bomber
Crew: Two (Pilot/Radar and Sensor/Weapon Operator)
Driving on Ground (Taxiing): Only possible for take offs and landings as well as for parking and storage. Speed is 40 mph (64 kph) when traveling and not on take off or landing.
Flying: Standard version; the thrust system allows the plane to go from hover to Mach 2 (1,483 mph/2,386.5 kmph) and has a maximum altitude of 55,000 feet
REC special version; can hover and go up to a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 (2,595.1 mph/4,176.4 kph). Its cruise speed is up to Mach 1.5 (1,112.1 mph/ 1,789.8 kph) and has a maximum altitude is about 30 Miles (158,400 feet/ 48,280 m).
Rate of Climb: 70,000 fpm
Range: Standard Version can fly about 9,715 nautical miles above cruising speed and indefinitely at cruising speed (cruise is half of maximum) for the standard version. The REC special edition fighter can go over 12,000 nautical miles (Pilot endurance in all models will generally prevent operations of longer than 12 hours).
Length: 75 feet (22.8 meters)
Wingspan: 65 feet (19.8 meters)
Height: 16 feet (4.9 meters)
Weight: 23 tons (20.9 metric tons)
Max Weight: 50 tons
Max Angle of Attack: 65 degrees
Power Source: Two (2) RECE-5E High Efficiency Super Cruise Engines w. 40,000 lbs of thrust, Should have an average lifespan of 20 years.
In-Flight Refuel Capable: Yes
Cargo: Minimal (Storage for small equipment). Does not include hard points and ordnance bay. Main Ordnance bay, of emptied of ordnance can carry up to 8,000 lbs (3,628.7 kg) of cargo.
Weapons: Two (2) REC-2000 Rail Guns: The pilot has two copies of the NG-202 as forward firing guns. They are set up like the NG-202 on the Samson power armor with a greater rate of fire. The guns are controlled by the aircraft's pilot. The REC special version uses APFSDS (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot) ammo that increases damage.
Belly Mounted Ordnance Bays (2): The fighter has two large bays in the main body that can carry a wide variety of different ordnance types. Ordnance types include missiles, torpedoes, and bombs. While depth charges can be carried, their limited utility means that torpedoes are carried in most ASW missions. Missile and bomb sizes may be mixed between different types of ordnance but an ordnance drop or launch must include the same type and size of ordnance. Ordnance may be carried at the rate of four short range missiles, four light bombs, two medium range missiles, or two medium bombs for one long range missile or heavy bomb. Both guided and unguided ordnance may be carried. An equivalent number of torpedoes or depth charges to the number of missiles and bombs may also be carried. Launching of ordnance is controlled by the weapons officer but the pilot has emergency controls. Payload: 32 short range missile or light bombs, 16 medium range missiles or medium bombs, or 8 long range missile or heavy bomb. Ordnance can be mixed and torpedoes and depth charges may be carried as well as missiles and bombs
Anti-Missile Chaff Dispenser
Other Features:
Internal Active Jamming Gear Radar: Range 500 miles (805 km).The Standard Version can identify and track up to 48 targets simultaneously and is also capable of Terrain Following for low altitude flight. With Combat & Targeting Computer, the standard version can fire missiles at up to twelve targets at the same time. The REC special version fighter can identify and track up to 96 targets simultaneously and is also capable of Terrain Following for low altitude flight. With Combat & Targeting Computer, the REC special version can fire missiles at up to twenty four targets at the same time. The weapons officer frees the pilot from controlling the missiles so he can retain his full attacks. VAS: Visual magnification that multiplies all images by about 300 times which allows visual identification and tracking of fighter sized objects out to 30 to 40 miles (48.3 km to 64.4 km). System has low light amplifications to allow for the systems use during night time conditions. FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared. Allows pilot to get visuals on targets at night. ESM: Radar Detector, Passively detects other radars being operated. Laser Navigational System: Allow flight at low altitude without use of Radar. Gives a map of the Terrain.
Market Cost: Standard Version; 50 million credits. REC and Allies Version is not for sale but is valued at about 100 million credits.
This fighter was designed by the REC (Roman Engineering Corps) as a replacement for the F-16, F-15 Eagle, and F/A-22 for front line service. While they were found to be good bombers/fighters and adequate against sky cycles and power armors, they were at a disadvantage when compared to other fighter designs of the post-modern period. The Sabertooth is a totally different animal. The fighter is fast, well armed, however unlike it's ancestors, it is capable of vertical take offs and landings. The aircraft is one of the most advanced aircraft operated in the Roman Arsenal and has many advantages over other fighter designs. In engagements, enemies have found the combination of stealth, speed, and firepower to be a lethal combination.
The Aircraft itself looks like a combination of the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, and F-22 Raptor. The aircraft has features of each aircraft but is slightly larger than any of them. All weapons are within ordinance bays to increase stealth. The fighter has two large ordnance bays under the aircrafts main body and smaller bays on either side. The lower bays carry normal ordnance but the side bays are designed to fit a standard REC Hard Point Ordnance. A common payload for one of the small bays is a towed decoy pod. The fighter has small stabilizers near the cockpit and the cockpit itself is designed for two crew members. The ejection system simply ejects the pilot and seats. The seats will act as floatation devices. The body has also been designed to improve the aircraft's stealth and has VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capabilities. VTOL thrusters have been integrated as part of the engine as well as several other thrusters throughout the fighter. The aircraft has twin main engines and they have variable exhaust. The engines have secondary intakes on top and they are used on the ground for taxiing to prevent FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) from entering the turbines. The main intakes are closed during that time. The fighter uses a triple redundant fly by wire system for the flight controls, has variable geometry (sweep) wings with 12 degrees maximum variable swept wings, and is very maneuverable as a result. A set of schematics is on the bottom of this post.
There are two different versions of this fighter that built. The first is the export model. The body of this version is partially stealthy but is not as effective as the full version of the fighter.
The second version is used only by the Roman Air Force and their trusted allies. Only a small number of fighters have been sold to a select few nations under the agreement that the company would neither sell nor copy the fighter design. It uses a special engine that has a much higher thrust output than the standard engine. It also has a stealth system fairly similar to the F/A-22. Lastly, the full version of the fighter has a better fire control system than the standard version.
Vehicle Type: Twin Engine Fighter-Bomber
Crew: Two (Pilot/Radar and Sensor/Weapon Operator)
Driving on Ground (Taxiing): Only possible for take offs and landings as well as for parking and storage. Speed is 40 mph (64 kph) when traveling and not on take off or landing.
Flying: Standard version; the thrust system allows the plane to go from hover to Mach 2 (1,483 mph/2,386.5 kmph) and has a maximum altitude of 55,000 feet
REC special version; can hover and go up to a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 (2,595.1 mph/4,176.4 kph). Its cruise speed is up to Mach 1.5 (1,112.1 mph/ 1,789.8 kph) and has a maximum altitude is about 30 Miles (158,400 feet/ 48,280 m).
Rate of Climb: 70,000 fpm
Range: Standard Version can fly about 9,715 nautical miles above cruising speed and indefinitely at cruising speed (cruise is half of maximum) for the standard version. The REC special edition fighter can go over 12,000 nautical miles (Pilot endurance in all models will generally prevent operations of longer than 12 hours).
Length: 75 feet (22.8 meters)
Wingspan: 65 feet (19.8 meters)
Height: 16 feet (4.9 meters)
Weight: 23 tons (20.9 metric tons)
Max Weight: 50 tons
Max Angle of Attack: 65 degrees
Power Source: Two (2) RECE-5E High Efficiency Super Cruise Engines w. 40,000 lbs of thrust, Should have an average lifespan of 20 years.
In-Flight Refuel Capable: Yes
Cargo: Minimal (Storage for small equipment). Does not include hard points and ordnance bay. Main Ordnance bay, of emptied of ordnance can carry up to 8,000 lbs (3,628.7 kg) of cargo.
Weapons: Two (2) REC-2000 Rail Guns: The pilot has two copies of the NG-202 as forward firing guns. They are set up like the NG-202 on the Samson power armor with a greater rate of fire. The guns are controlled by the aircraft's pilot. The REC special version uses APFSDS (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot) ammo that increases damage.
Belly Mounted Ordnance Bays (2): The fighter has two large bays in the main body that can carry a wide variety of different ordnance types. Ordnance types include missiles, torpedoes, and bombs. While depth charges can be carried, their limited utility means that torpedoes are carried in most ASW missions. Missile and bomb sizes may be mixed between different types of ordnance but an ordnance drop or launch must include the same type and size of ordnance. Ordnance may be carried at the rate of four short range missiles, four light bombs, two medium range missiles, or two medium bombs for one long range missile or heavy bomb. Both guided and unguided ordnance may be carried. An equivalent number of torpedoes or depth charges to the number of missiles and bombs may also be carried. Launching of ordnance is controlled by the weapons officer but the pilot has emergency controls. Payload: 32 short range missile or light bombs, 16 medium range missiles or medium bombs, or 8 long range missile or heavy bomb. Ordnance can be mixed and torpedoes and depth charges may be carried as well as missiles and bombs
Anti-Missile Chaff Dispenser
Other Features:
Internal Active Jamming Gear Radar: Range 500 miles (805 km).The Standard Version can identify and track up to 48 targets simultaneously and is also capable of Terrain Following for low altitude flight. With Combat & Targeting Computer, the standard version can fire missiles at up to twelve targets at the same time. The REC special version fighter can identify and track up to 96 targets simultaneously and is also capable of Terrain Following for low altitude flight. With Combat & Targeting Computer, the REC special version can fire missiles at up to twenty four targets at the same time. The weapons officer frees the pilot from controlling the missiles so he can retain his full attacks. VAS: Visual magnification that multiplies all images by about 300 times which allows visual identification and tracking of fighter sized objects out to 30 to 40 miles (48.3 km to 64.4 km). System has low light amplifications to allow for the systems use during night time conditions. FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared. Allows pilot to get visuals on targets at night. ESM: Radar Detector, Passively detects other radars being operated. Laser Navigational System: Allow flight at low altitude without use of Radar. Gives a map of the Terrain.
Market Cost: Standard Version; 50 million credits. REC and Allies Version is not for sale but is valued at about 100 million credits.