America, Russia. The blackbird and the Foxbat.

Both staples of Rivalry in the golden age of experimental aviation and perfect mementos cementing the two nations rivalry (and secret under the table love)

[If you plan on entering the challenge, leave an upvote or a spotlight, this will ensure it stays relevant and bring in more contestants as a result. If you have any questions regarding the rules below or have an idea for a set of crafts that interfere with the rules just consult me in the comments and I'll figure something out]

While this challenge isn't necessarily about these specific jets, or their respective countries. It is about two jets. What I want for everyone participating is to make two aircraft one surveillance aircraft, and one interceptor. So two posts per Participant. You can make any aircraft you want, doesn't matter if it's real or fictional. What era or even what dimension it hails from.

Also, this is an actual challenge not just a build off. This is designed to push people to think about two aircraft at the same time and work on them in parallel to make sure they can both compete with each other. In the end, both of them should be capable of completing their objectives. I'll be testing these in multiplayer with a friend to make sure that in another of our hands the Spycraft can make it back safely in one scenario and the interceptor can take it out in the other.

General Guidelines:

•XML can be used. Just don't mess with health or Fuel. and maximum throttle input for engines, it's a headache to listen to. Thrust scale is allowed. And everything else is also allowed.

•submission of two aircraft is required, both should be suited for fulfilling their respective roles.

•Fictional aircraft is preferred, this is more of a suggestion though. I just don't want to see a bunch of replicas of the same aircraft. Get those creative juices flowing.

•Every entry with get 2 upvotes.

•No Mods

Role 1 (Spycraft) guidelines:

The goal for this craft is to be able to fly from Maywar's airbase and fly over Krakabloa and Snowstone , take photos of the surrounding terrain and return to wright airport on a single tank of fuel. While also having the capacity to outrun enemy craft.

•altitude or speed... Or both should be used to the advantage of this craft, not maneuverability.

•limited countermeasures allowed, no more than 25 deployments of chaff or flares. Countermeasures aren't a requirement if you're making an aircraft of an earlier era.

•no offensive armament (ie weapons of any kind)

•must have some sort of imaging system, doesn't have to function. Just has to be there for looks. But bonus if the cameras carry out some sort of function. A great example of spy cameras is the ones used on the Lockheed U-2.

•do not except 3000mph (4900kmph)

•do not exceed 75,000 ft (22,000m)

Role 2 (Interceptor, Anti Spycraft) Guidelines:

The interceptors goal is to take off from Bandit airport on Krakabloa to intercept and destroy the Spycraft before it can land at Wright airport. The interceptors cannot be faster than the Spycraft on its own power.

•Offensive armament is allowed, XML cannot be used to mess with the targeting distance and, angle, maneuverability or fuel of the missile, but velocity is allowed along with any other unmentioned variables. Guns are also allowed.

•Altitude limitations stand.

•Speed cannot exceed the Spycraft.

Point Distribution, rewards and deadline.

•10 points per entry. (20 points total)

•10 points if craft 1 can complete it's objective.

•10 points if craft 2 can complete it's objective.

•1-10 points for the flighted characteristics of either craft. Like if they both feel like they fit their respective roles. **(20 points total)

•1-10 points for attention to detail. Now that there's lettering, decals, fuselage cutting and all that jazz. Might as well put it all to use.

•up to 25 point for final impressions, me and my friend with both be flying both of the aircraft. Aside from aforementioned properties of the aircraft we'll be taking a look at any mechanisms and seams and transitions between panels and other minute things in the builder and come up with a point value for the attention spent on making gaps and nudges as seamless as possible.
Think of it like a show car inspection. It's not about the car, it's about the parts.

•5 points for looks, less points here because beauty is objective. I just need to make the final score 100 points so everyone gets 5 points as long as they're happy with their craft.

REWARDS:

1st place: $50 gift card of winners choice. And 24 upvotes.

2nd place: $25 gift card of winners choice and 24 upvotes.

3rd place: $10 gift card of winners choice and 24 upvote.

4th place: 24 upvotes.

5th place: 12 upvotes.

DEADLINE: deadline extended to January 1st, not many people seem to have finished, and in just the past few days there's been a surge in popularity.

Also, to ensure this challenge that ive worked hard on doesn't drift into obscurity please do whatever y'all can to make sure as many people see it as possible! Thanks a ton!