Tomorrow's Fighter, today.

The first delivered ADF-05 of the Erandian Air Force, 42-05-A, assigned to Captain Andringa

First unveiled to the public on the 2nd April 2032, as part of the second day of the Davindia Airshow, the ADF-05 is the most sophisticated and advanced of Erandia's fighters.

The ADF-05 Prototype "Thomas" performing at Davindia Airshow during it's public unveiling.

Extremely maneuverable, it was designed as the EXF-26 by RAC Aerospace (now Aevance Defence) and the North Erandian Munitions Factory for the EIX-II Aircraft program, as a competitor to the EXF-25 "Halberd".

The two aircraft of the EIX-II Programme during testing.

The ADF-05 is capable of reaching speeds of 3000KM/H, and has a range of 1250KM on internal fuel,and 3000KM on external fuel.

The ADF-05 is capable of pulling Extreme PSMs, and can outmaneuvere even the Ferulian Air force's SF-251 and Erandian ADF-02s. It is one of the first aircraft in Erandian inventory to be equipped with All-moving units.

Sunset sortie

It is Pre-equipped with a C-52 Missile Countermeasure package, and a 30mm Cannon. The aircraft also has 4 external wing hardpoints. The plane is equipped with a EVM-26 AESA radar and a MK3 Electronic warfare system. It is the first aircraft in the Erandian Armed forces to be linked into the Skydrive integrated combat coordination system.

Testing on the ERN Lightoller, the Erandian navy's training carrier.

The ADF-05 is on sale at 40 Million ER, with sales restricted to participants of UGN, UFN and CC.

The ADF-05 equips Guinvere squadron, the ERN's Ace squadron

General Info

Name: ADF-05 Scythe
Role: Stealth Air-superiority fighter
Nation of origin: Erandia
Design Group: Aevance Aerospace, North Erandian Munitions Factory
Manufacturer: Aevance Aerospace
Russamsberg Plant
NEMF Karlinda (East) plant
Design Group: Aevance Aerospace (Former RAC)
North Erandian Munitions Factory
Macmillian Dynamics (Former MAC)
Designer:[REDACTED ON REQUEST]
First Flight: 7th June 2029
Introduction: 5th February 2032
Status: in service
Primary Users: Erandian Air Force
Erandian Navy
Produced: 2031-present
Number built: 150 (as of March 2032)
Cost: 40 Million ER

An ADF-05 breaking eardrums,flying between residential apartment blocks near Aravati. The pilot who pulled this stunt, Lieutenant Karl Anders, was later Court-martialed and sentenced to 6 years in jail, as well as paying 50% of the 1.2 Million ER Damage fee.

Standard controls
AG1 for Afterburner
AG2 to lower Arresting Hook
AG3 to Fold wings
AG4 for Ground taxiing
AG5 to use Ejection Seat
AG6 to extend Refueling Probe
AG7 to dump ordnance

Do not exceed 30% thrust on takeoff or landing. Thrust vectoring will automatically turn on when landing gear is retracted. Landing Flaps will automatically retract what craft is 6 metres or more fr the ground.

The ADF-05 took some time to complete, but it was worth It. I learnt a number of new building skills from this. It is also the first build with a Half-cockpit, which was inspired by ALRXs half-cockpits. The ADF-05 is a combination of the SU-57 and the YF-23. What do you think? Constructive criticism is welcome, and do slap an updoot on the way out!

Enjoy!

Gallery

Minimalist squadron art of Guinvere squadron

3 ADF-05s conduct a flypast of Victory plaza, Jathiwa, as part of the 3rd anniversary of the end of the 2028 Equator war

Squadron pic, of TFS-92 "Frederick's Flyswatters" over carrier ERN Lightoller

Teaser for next build

Guinvere 1,cleared for takeoff

Credits:

Beta tester: Iota
Thumbnail pic: One2