Calizorinstan
15-08-2007, 19:19
ARDC first researched the possibility of upgrading the J-8D Finback to have even more reliable engines and Western Avionics, thus the "Super Finback 2000" project was born. ARDC installed two Rolls Royce Spey engines, inspired by the British offering to install Speys in Mig-21 Fishbeds. The F-8J "Super Finback" is far better then the Chinese original, with longer range thanks to the more fuel efficient Speys. The Raytheon AESA radar was installed, thus some nose modifications were needed to make it work, but the end result of the project is almost a totally new fighter from the avionics prospective...
The price for the F-8J Super Finback is 35 million dollars, it is now ready to purchase:
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 21.52 m (70ft 7in)
Wingspan: 9.34 m (30ft 8in)
Height: 5.41 m (17ft 9in)
Wing area: 42.2 m² (454 ft 3 in)
Empty weight: 9,240 kg (20,370 lbf)
Loaded weight: 13,850 kg (30,500 lbf)
Max takeoff weight: 17,800 kg (39,250 lbf)
Powerplant: 2× Rolls Royce Spey
Dry thrust: 44.1 kN (9,900 lbf) each
Thrust with afterburner: 66.7 kN (15,000 lbf) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 2339 km/h (1262 kt) Mach 2.2(limited for safety, a pilot has been reported flying at mach 2.4 when the speed limiter malfunctioned)
Range: Combat radius 800 km (500 mi) 1200 km w/refuelling
Service ceiling: 20,500 m ()
Rate of climb: 12,200 m/min (39,400 ft/min)
Thrust/weight: 0.65; 0.98 with afterburner
OOC: I know the engine specs are not correct, I will modify it later, just when you order it, pretend it is the correct version. Critiscism is welcome, I admit I copied and paster from wikipedia, but ARDC primarily upgrades fighters of RL sort and makes them better if you will.
Current Users:
Air Force of Riopo: 20
Calizorinstan Air Force: 25 test aircraft, currently planning to order more.
Cazelian Loyalist Air Force: 15
Calizorinstan Marine Corps: 250 on order to replace the F-16B's in service.
The price for the F-8J Super Finback is 35 million dollars, it is now ready to purchase:
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 21.52 m (70ft 7in)
Wingspan: 9.34 m (30ft 8in)
Height: 5.41 m (17ft 9in)
Wing area: 42.2 m² (454 ft 3 in)
Empty weight: 9,240 kg (20,370 lbf)
Loaded weight: 13,850 kg (30,500 lbf)
Max takeoff weight: 17,800 kg (39,250 lbf)
Powerplant: 2× Rolls Royce Spey
Dry thrust: 44.1 kN (9,900 lbf) each
Thrust with afterburner: 66.7 kN (15,000 lbf) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 2339 km/h (1262 kt) Mach 2.2(limited for safety, a pilot has been reported flying at mach 2.4 when the speed limiter malfunctioned)
Range: Combat radius 800 km (500 mi) 1200 km w/refuelling
Service ceiling: 20,500 m ()
Rate of climb: 12,200 m/min (39,400 ft/min)
Thrust/weight: 0.65; 0.98 with afterburner
OOC: I know the engine specs are not correct, I will modify it later, just when you order it, pretend it is the correct version. Critiscism is welcome, I admit I copied and paster from wikipedia, but ARDC primarily upgrades fighters of RL sort and makes them better if you will.
Current Users:
Air Force of Riopo: 20
Calizorinstan Air Force: 25 test aircraft, currently planning to order more.
Cazelian Loyalist Air Force: 15
Calizorinstan Marine Corps: 250 on order to replace the F-16B's in service.