Spade is designed as a high-performance multirole fighter capable of interception, ground attack, and interdiction. Its carefully engineered balance gives it highly maneuverable performance, and its powerful engines allow it to operate at supersonic speeds. The plane comes equipped with hefty drop tanks and 2 engines able to be shut off with AG8 to give it extended range.

AG1 drops the drop tanks. This reduces drag and weight, increasing speed and turn-rate for combat, but shaves off roughly half of your fuel, so only drop them once you are ready to engage your targets, or are trying to make a getaway.
AG2 drops the rocket pods, and AG3 drops the missile rack.
AG8 shuts off the outboard engines. Using the inboard engines only improves fuel efficiency, and when coupled with full drop tanks, increases range. ensure all 4 engines are armed for combat and escape.

Landing is best done with as much shed weight as possible, so purge all tanks, pods, and racks before landing.

The plane is armed with 6 machineguns, 1 minigun, 4 interceptors, 4 guardians, 8 infernos, and 2 rocket pods.