<< I swear I've seen a plane like that before... But it's moves are inhuman! >>
- Vortex 3 (Vortex Squadron, AAF)
The AF-08 is an advanced fighter aircraft designed and developed by Phoenix Industries. This fighter is so expensive to produce that there are less then 100 built.
The uses for this aircraft are quite limited, as it is almost exclusively equipped for air-to-air engagements. But what it does do, it does very well. Despite it's massive size, the AF-06 possesses incredible maneuverability in a dogfight, and can out-turn almost any fighter in existence. It does this with a unique "W-wing" formation, combining the best aspects of forward swept and delta wings.
The AF-08 comes with two ATFE-15 afterburning turbofan engines. This allows good speed and acceleration.
This aircraft's agility is second to none. Truly a dogfighter, it has exceptional energy retention and turn radius. It does all of this without thrust vectoring or canards.
The AF-08 comes equipped with the standard 4 MSLs and Model 014 revolver cannon.
The AF-08 comes with 4 4AAM missiles and 4 HCAA missiles, which allows for long combat times and greater firepower than most Project planes. It also carries two 500 lb UGB bombs to give it limited ground attack capability.
The AF-08's mechanical complexity makes it very difficult to repair, as it is so packed with components, computers, and tubes that the airplane almost needs to be entirely gutted to get direct access to the main computer. Thankfully, though, there are several data transfer ports and an interface underneath the cockpit seat.
The aircraft costs around 175 million USD to produce, and is currently not available for export to all but Accilia's closest allies
- This airplane is painted in metallic red to highlight it's heavy inspiration from the ADF-01 Falken. (Honestly I didnt know how I would paint this)
- This aircraft's characteristics are not realistic in the slightest, so in-universe it will be nerfed a decent amount.
- This aircraft's extremely sensitive technologies have limited the export to a select few countries/organisations, which I am actually keeping track of on a list.
- The AF-08 is quite a formidable opponent: only fight it if you want a real challenge.
- Phoenix Industries' designs are becoming quite problematic from a maintenance perspective, which is really my only way of balancing these really progressive designs...
==CONTROLS==
VTOL down: Flaps
AG5: Taxi Mode
AG7: Fold wings
=TAXI MODE CONTROLS=
Pitch: Forward-Backward
Roll: Steering
I'm currently working on the long-awaited Project 8127 revamp, but I am going to wait for the new update before actually finishing it.
Specifications
Spotlights
- AtlasMilitaryIndustries 2.7 years ago
- MonikaAkiyama 2.7 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Project 8126
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 49.0ft (14.9m)
- Length 73.9ft (22.5m)
- Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 24,678lbs (11,194kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.551
- Wing Loading 37.1lbs/ft2 (181.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 664.7ft2 (61.8m2)
- Drag Points 1200
Parts
- Number of Parts 452
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 1,955
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@Griffon1
Confidential. Only to be opened by Phoenix Industries on approval of the Accilian Republic government
Good day/evening, Phoenix Industries. Phase Alpha of the AF-08 test flight has been completed.
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The aircraft had passed general first flights with flying colors, especially in the dogfighting phase. However, there is one aspect that it failed to pull through in. The guns only fight. Excess instability at low speeds led to bursts straying off lead in final gun solution adjustment to target. Choice of ballistic weapons further contributed to the aircraft's poor performance in this specific aspect of the rigorous combat tests. Overall, the new fighter garnered a solid 6/10 in first flights and sorties, with, again, the guns only test being its weakpoint, as always there's a chance that an old fashioned man to man encounter in the skies will come into play.
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Regarding the mechanical, electrical, and digital complexity of this prototype, it should be of little problem. We here in FlightArms CAC specialize in overhauling complex airframes, simplifying, and improving them. Plenty of wiring, gears, and hydraulics will be either removed or relocated to reduce confusion in repairs and maintenance, and the internal computers will be replaced by a centralized mini mainframe for further complexity reduction.
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As soon as a finished iteration of the AF-08 airframe is released, which will be designated as XF-08, you will be notified of it for your own tests and evaluation. Until then, we will continue thorough research on this advanced fighter.
-Callsign Pencil, Research and Development Head, FlightArms CAC
@ShinyGemsBro
We here at Phoenix Industries would be honored to have a partnership with FlightArmsCAC.
We will immediately forward the nescesary data for a joint development, as well as three airframes to be the subject of this research.
Confidential. Only to be opened by Phoenix Industries on approval of the Government of the Accilian Republic
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Good day/evening to you, Phoenix Industries. We have received news from our friends in the intelligence corps of this advanced tactical fighter. The X-F wings are interested in subjecting this aircraft to high level tests for possible allocation in our future 6th Generation Fighter Program. And on behalf of FlightArms CAC, they would like to send a request for joint development of the AF-08 with the benefit of shared upgrades and innovations in general.
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Should this message be rejected or intercepted, it will automatically destroy its data to prevent enemy discovery regarding the treaty/request. TFM will deny having any message of this type sent to you and the Accilian Republic.
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You can only reply once.
-TFM Intelligence and Espionage Corps, TFM Central Command
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