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F/A-26

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The F/A-26 Magnetar represents the pinnacle of sixth-generation aircraft warfare. Designed by the same elite engineering division behind the F/A-33 Puddle Jumper and DR-33 Faux Tie, the Magnetar pushes the boundaries of air power with unrivaled energy output, modular combat roles, and an unmatched strike-to-cost ratio, despite a unit price exceeding $1.1 billion.

At its core, the Magnetar is powered by a dual-propulsion system. It features twin high-efficiency jet engines shared with the F/A-25C “Princess of the Skies”, paired with a proprietary micro-nuclear reactor capable of outputting up to 2.1 gigawatts. This system provides both exceptional thrust and the energy needed to power one of the most advanced laser weapon platforms in military aviation.

The aircraft comes in two additional mission variants:
F/A-26P (Piloted Version): Designed for full strategic command. While it carries fewer internal munitions, it can direct and deploy a group of drone-based “Trailer of the Skies” units, which carry additional ordnance. This allows the pilot to strike deeper, maintain range, and offload munitions to drones that can be sacrificed as needed.

“Trailer of the Skies” (UCAV Drone): An autonomous variant with increased payload, expanded computing power, and enhanced tactical utility for swarm or frontline ops. However, the trade off for thisis terrible aerial maneuverability compared to the other variants.

The Magnetar’s stealth body is constructed from an advanced titanium-graphite composite. It is treated with a flex-rigid stealth coating that balances high maneuverability with structural integrity. Capable of extreme pitch, turns, and dives, it also resists conventional kinetic attacks with ease.

Weapon Systems:

  1. MSSL Microburst Missiles: A refined evolution of previous micro-pod systems. These missiles are now lighter and faster, with improved hit probability and strike efficiency.

  2. ADMM System (Air-Delivered Munition Module): A long-range, high-yield explosive system optimized for precision ground strikes and modular integration across allied platforms.

  3. Quintuple IR Laser System: Powered by the onboard micro-reactor, this system delivers five continuous-beam lasers with multi-frequency emission. It can melt through two inches of steel per second and disrupt modern electromagnetic shielding and signal interference. Currently, no known countermeasures exist. This technology is being adapted for deployment across aircraft, naval ships, submarines, and orbital defense satellites. This was aptly given the nickname “Wrath of the Lord”

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 41.5ft (12.6m)
  • Length 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 528lbs (239kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,710lbs (4,404kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 14.302
  • Wing Loading 16.2lbs/ft2 (78.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 601.1ft2 (55.8m2)
  • Drag Points 4913

Parts

  • Number of Parts 472
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 2,749