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| In the 1990s, the U.S. Air Force phased out history's best ground attack plane, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, on the grounds that it was "obsolete". The real reason was that the ex-fighter pilots in charge of the USAF wanted nothing to do with any aircraft designed by, and for use with, the U.S. Army. As soon as the USAF's terrestrial mission was revoked, the Army commissioned an updated replacement to the A-10. The result was the A-01 Blitz, entering service in 2001. It remains the best single-seat ground-attack aircraft in the world. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| BAE F-51 Starchild | ||
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| Innovative profile and wing design give this European fighter/bomber an edge when it comes to manoeuvrability. Currently used by British and EDF naval forces as a carrier based attack plane, it has only been in production 2 years, and has been carefully distributed for maximum field testing. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| BAE-Sukhoi Basu-61 Alliance | ||
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| In the spirit of continued peace and alliance between the EDF and Russia, top designers from both countries worked together to build this highly manoeuvrable anti-naval aircraft, which faithfully serves both militaries from carrier based platforms. It was mostly done as a sneer towards the US, but the aircraft itself was solid enough to be utilized. The most impressive armament are the special anti-ship/air launched torpedoes the aircraft carry on the top side of their wings. The aircraft waits for visual or sonar (from a sonar spotting aircraft) confirmation of enemy naval vessel, then fires the torpedoes. Once the torpedoes enter the water they will float long enough to detect sonar activity (400 km range), then engage the nearest target using the targets own sonar as a beacon. Obviously these can't be used if friendly or civilian vessels are in the water, but in open water against enemy ships or submarines, they are devastating. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| British Aerospace BA-40 Fleer | ||
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| This british aricraft is the workhorse of the EDF air force. It is also capable of VTOL and utilizes the latest in earopean computers for navigation and target lock. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Chinese F-42 Devil | ||
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| China's newest, and most advanced fighter, the F-42. This aircraft was actually co-designed with Soviet immigrants who flocked to China after the fall off the USSR. It is equal to the most advanced fighter aircraft of the west and is more than capable of defending its reputation as a superb dogfighter. Needless to say this is the main interceptor of China and its allies. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Chinese FZ-46 Haou | ||
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| The short wing and high tail of this chinese fighter are its most remarkable features. It is a short range aircraft, but is inexpensive and perfect for intercept duties. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Chinese FZ-49 Mongol | ||
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| A recent addition to the Chinese Air Force, the Mongol is gaining a reputation as a tough opponent. An interesting thing to note is that all of the Mongol's missiles are stored internally. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Czech SSB-01 Goose | ||
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| Back in the 70's, the former USSR and France were in a race to develop the SST, France eventually won with the Concorde and the Soviets cancelled their plans for further testing. After the break up of the Soviet Union a research and development team in Czechoslavakia found the plans and began to experiment. What they came up with is the only military aircraft produced in the Czech republic. An SST designed solely for the trasnport of cruise missiles. The plane itself utilizes technology that was seriously obsolete even before the year 2000, by todays standards it is considered an antique. Still the Czechs are proud of their planes, and with a large stockpile of nuclear weapons left over from the break up of the USSR they are attempting to set themselves up as a world power (what they have really accomplished is to make everyone else very nervous). Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Dassault B-06 Wraith | ||
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| The Wraith looks like something out of a bad nightmare, ominous and intimidating. It was built using the same technology as the Firefox and Blackbird 2 this is one of the fastest bombers in the world, capable to carry the payload to its target in record speed, all while moving to fast for missiles to catch it. This is the truly EEC's premiere fast attack bomber. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Dassault F-27 Bolt | ||
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| French made fighter aircraft, serving with the EEC and the French national military. Sold worldwide to EEC allies, in fact this aircraft sees more sales than any other EEC controlled fighter aircraft, mainly due to its low cost. Its delta wings design makes it extremely manoeuvrable, but its low speed balances this out. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Dassault F-51 Aurora | ||
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| For it's size, this is the fastest aircraft in the world. Slightly smaller than an F-50, yet it is able to achieve Mach 4+. These speeds are unheard of in a plane this small, and were thought all but impossible. The project is being held under tight lockdown at a secret airbase in northern France, and no details of the plane have been released to the general public. The extreme G-forces make this plane impossible for humans to pilot it, an Icarus or Wingman full conversion body is required. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Dornier F-37 Parlance | ||
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| This is the EDF's premiere fighter bomber, specifically built to be a tank killer. It is used by all branches of the EDF and can also be easily equipped with anti naval ordinance. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Dornier VA-X3 Dove | ||
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| Highly manoeuvrable, this flying wing aircraft is a staple of the EDF. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| EEC F-41 Blackwind | ||
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| Designed as a group project by all the member countries of the EEC, the Blackwind is a superb stealth fighter. One of the newer active additions to the EEC assortment of weapons. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Fairchild F-30 Thorn | ||
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| Utilized by the U.S. Navy, Army and Marines, the "Thorn" is a superb tactical fighter aircraft. It is a swing wing design aircraft, making it very fast and highly manoeuvrable. It is an older design, but still serves well and is sold to U.S. allies worldwide. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Fairchild F-55 Magic | ||
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| An Air Force fighter/bomber, its wide wingspan allows higher manoeuvrability and larger payload. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Fiat XF-45 Firebird | ||
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| Italian manufactured for the EEC, the Firebird represents a new kind of fighter, or at least a new role for one. While the Firebird itself is nothing special, it is the plane being used by the italians to develop a fighter aircraft with the ability to escort shuttles and deltas into space. The F-45 hopes to accomplish this by being fitted with an experimental disposable booster rocket to allow it to achieve the high altitudes needed to accomplish its task of making sure launches are unhindered by enemy aircraft. The EEC is finding this role of utmost importance due to the underlying hostilities between the EEC backed ESA (European Space Agency) and the USAF, who currently have a similar project in development. While the Firebird has been on the market serving Italy and the EEC for a few years now, its booster rocket is still in development. Note : this vehicle cannot achieve orbit, the booster rocket does not have the range, and if it did it would not be able to maneuver, nor would it be able to withstand re-entry. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| General Dynamics A-60 Marshall | ||
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| A smaller, faster, more manoeuvrable tank killer. The US Army relies heavily on the aircraft for anti-armor sortees. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| General Dynamics F-31 Storm | ||
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| The US Air Force's favorite air superiority aircraft. The Storm is a highly manoeuvrable aircraft capable of filling its role well as offers excellent air support for ground bourne troops. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| General Dynamics F-44 Blade | ||
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| The Blade is the USAF's only trans-atmospheric capable attack plane still in production. With the use of small maneuvering thrusters built along the entire body of the craft, the Blade is also fully capable of spaceflight. Although the F-44 is not capable of acheiving orbit it is capable of re-entry. Normally the F-44 is launched in groups of 4 attached to a booster rocket, into space where they are stored on a U.S. military spacecraft. The Blade is the first craft capable of dogfighting in space and the U.S. is extremely proud of their achievement. Perhaps the greatest strength of the F-44 is its ability to be launched from its facility and provide escort to shuttles making re-entry. It is also used to prvide back up to U.S. aircraft in high altitude in case of an attack by enemy forces. Even in atmospheric flight the Blade is the most manoeuvrable aircraft on the planet, and has become the official aircraft of the Air Force Thunderbirds team, who perform exhibitions both on earth and in orbit. Note : the armor of this vehicle is to protect against heat from re-entry and from space debris, the combat SP of this vehicle is actually 10. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Grummen F-39 Hellion | ||
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| This is Grummens newest intercept/air superiority fighter developed for US naval forces. Fully capable of take off and landing from aircraft carriers and featuring the most advanced cybernetic linkage system in the world the Hellion is truly death from above. A unique wing design actully lowers the wings for greater lift capabilities allowing the aircraft to glide for short distances while the engines are off. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Grummen F-50C Alleycat | ||
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| The most abundant fighter seen belonging to the U.S. Navy. An older design, but far from obsolete, the Alley Cat is the plane that replaced the venerable F-14. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Grummen F-50XD Super Alleycat | ||
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| Rather than discontinue the Alleycat when new technologies arise, it was instead decided that they would simply retool the original model, and remake the F-50 from the ground up. All the latest most state of the art technology has gone into this redesign. At first glance the aircraft appears identical, however upon closer observation one will notice slight cosmetic changes which believe it or not greatly increase the planes stability and agility. In the cockpit the aircraft is completely redesigned, completely digital instrument panels and state of the latest in interface and HUD advancements have been installed. These are still in the field testing phase, and have only been issued to the top naval pilots. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Grummen F-53 Mouser | ||
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| US Navy carrier based fighter/bomber. Same designers as the F-50, which is obvious when looking at the front half of the aircraft. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Grummen SD-104 Sailfish | ||
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| The Grummen Sailfish has one duty and one duty only, anti naval warfare. In addition to bombs, it carries two 450 kg anti-ship torpedoes. This US aircraft is carrier launched and capable of amphibious landing. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Hawker A-04 Leapfrog | ||
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| American armed forces newest "tank killer". Common to the Army, Navy and Marine forces. Not as armed or armored as the A-01 Blitz, but close enough, and faster to boot. The A-04 is short, fat, and ugly, but its gets its job done. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| McDonnell Douglas F-38A Valkyrie | ||
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| US armed forces fighter aircraft, capable of take off/landing from aircraft carriers, one of the Navy's premiere intercept aircraft. This is the original version, and is currently being phased out in favor of the Valkyrie II. This model is out of production, but used aircraft are being sold to many US allied forces. Unfortunately several dozen of these aircraft were liberated by enemy South African Forces when the initial hostilities began and sides became blurry. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| McDonnell Douglas F-38B Valkyrie II | ||
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| US armed forces fighter aircraft, capable of take off/landing from aircraft carriers, one of the navies premiere intercept aircraft. Developed to replace and surpass the F-18 Hornet, this is also the aircraft the Blue Angels now utilize. Not many planes can out manoeuver the Valkyrie II, and its tops speed makes it very hard to catch up too. This is the B version, with the only real difference being the swept forward wings, giving it a bit more manoeuvrability and lift. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| McDonnell Douglas SB-104 Cygnus | ||
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| This latest US aircraft is the largest bomber in the world, utilizing a giant flying wing configuration the amount of ordinance it can carry is mind boggling. All its computers and electronics are state of the art and updated frequently whenever new technology is discovered. Both Rusiia and the EEC have been trying to get their hands on this aircraft, but it is one of the most closely guarded secrets of the US military. Using the latest stealth technology, and striking from high altitude, this plane truly strikes fear into the hearts of the enemies of the United States. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Mexair Gallo | ||
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| The only fighter aircraft designed and built in Mexico, it uses antiquated technology, and is absolutely no frills, but it is widely used by mexican and south american armed forces. It is also sold and shipped to several countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Mitsubishi Valiant | ||
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| Developed for the Japanese SDF, the Valiant has gained a reputation for its high manoeuvrability. Many air acrobatic flight teams now have turned to this Japanese machine, and it has been sold to small militaries from South America to Australia. Oddly enough, this aircraft has also managed to make it into a few wealthy civilians personal hands. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Morning Star | ||
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| This aircraft, also called the Anti-Predator Device, was developed to eliminate not only those enemies crawling around on the ground below, but to take out anti-tank helicopters, flying tanks, assault mines and other low-altitude airborne weapon systems. The "Morning Star" is a heavily armored vehicle with an armor laminate witch utilizes kevlar, boron carbide, ballistic nylon, and carbon fiber to provide outstanding protection levels. The "Morning Star" is a heavy beast, but the ceramic jet engine at her heart puts out more than enough power to handle it all. It is sometimes rigged with a 900 liter external fuel tank for long-range operations. Standard crew of 2, equipped with semi-automated one man control system to allow her to get home safely with one crew member out of action. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Northrop B-03 Nightowl | ||
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| The first completely cybernetically controlled bomber in the world. The pilot and navigator sit in a completely enclosed armored shell, cyberlinked to the machine at all times. The USA hopes this will start a new trend, as it gives extra protection to the pilots. In case of an emergency, the top portion of the armored shell detaches forcibly by means of explosive bolts, and the pilot can pilot the old fashion way. In case of ejection the entire armored cockpit of the aircraft is launched away from the plane. Even with the precautions, this plane is completely dependant on its comupter system for survival, if the plane has taken enough damage to make cybernetic linkage impossible, then most likely manual piloting is useless. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Northrop-Lockheed F-43 Harbinger | ||
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| Harbinger is the USAF's answer to the "Firebird". The Harbinger itself, like the Firebird is a tried and tested naval interceptor. The "Godspeed" sytem is the twin disposable rocket boosters which allow the Harbinger to achieve the necessary speeds to allow the Harbinger to act as escort for launching shuttles. The "Godspeed" system is still in development. The Americans are having a little more succes due to their use of twin boosters, however they are extremely over budget. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Saab J-45 Svardet | ||
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| The Svärdet is Saab's Swedens premiere fighter aircraft,and the only fighter in the world designed specifically for both human and full conversion pilots. It's sleek low profile styling and high power Saab RGF-4000 engines make it very fast, and the canard style wings make the vehicle extremely agile. Interesting to note, only SAAB-Bofors Icarus full conversions may pilot the vehicle, and as such it is only sold to the EDF and Russian military. To save on strain to the borgs power supply, he can hook directly into the aircrafts power, truly making him one with the machine. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| South African AA-40 Zulu | ||
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| The only fighter craft currently manufactured by South Africa, the plant that manufactures these aircraft is controlled by the African rebel forces. It looks somewhat like a baby SR-71, but that is where the similarities end. As state of the art as the craft looks it is generally thought of to be inferior. The rebel forces don't have the money to implement state of the art technology, and barely manage to make due with the aircraft they currently possess. None of these aircraft are being currently produced, as the rebels don't have the money to do so, but they do have a stable of 60, give or take a few. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Sukhoi SU-52 | ||
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| Similar in design and performance to the American "Storm", the SU-52 is Russia's favored attack aircraft. This machine is more than capable of standing up to any military fighter craft in the world, and continues the long and proud tradition of the MIG series of Russian attack aircraft. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
| Sukhoi SU-59 Sylph | ||
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| Russia's advanced air superiority fighter, the Sylph is reputedly the most agile supersonic aircraft ever made, and flies circles around every aircraft it comes across. The secret is in the planes adjustable wings and tail, which automaticaly raise and lower via interfaced commands from the pilot. Special Equipment : Weaponry : |
