This airframe is “fatter” evolution of the F-44, the F-45 Skipper trades brute force for precision strike capability and extended mission reach. Featuring a delta wing configuration and a smaller, carrier-optimized airframe, the Skipper is engineered for both air and ground dominance from sea or land.

It retains the methane/jet fuel hybrid engine, granting smooth, ultra-efficient flight with low stall speeds and rapid stop capability—perfect for tight carrier launches or quick redeployments.

The Skipper’s primary weapon is a pair of mini-nuclear payloads with a strike radius of ¼ mile and a range of 10 miles—compact yet devastating. Its secondary weapon system includes modular air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles, offering powerful payload options without compromising agility or stealth.

Most notably, the updated infrared beam cannon now delivers a 12-mile range with zero delay and continuous fire capability—with no draw on propulsion systems. This makes the F-45 an agile, lethal, and energy-efficient threat in contested airspace, sea, and land.