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IF-1

Developed as a Raptor-killer, and then getting a major redesign into a Dauntless-killer, the UEC decided while it wouldn't be able to beat the turkey-shooter at turkey shooting, it could beat it in a dogfight. Which is exactly what this is developed for.

About the size of an F-16.

The UECAF operated 3000 Wasps in 2054.

1 AIRCRAFT

Purpose[]

The IF-1 is designed to go head-to-head against enemy aircraft. It is built for supersonic dogfighting, instead of turkey shooting.

Capacity[]

One pilot, in a specialized pressure suit, and after the canopy is closed, gets immersed in non-conductive fluid that allows him/her to survive a 31G maneuver. No other occupants.

Sensors[]

The Wasp has a OWS AN/APG-210 X- and L-band AESA in its nose, which allows it to detect the traces of an F/A-44 Ghost at 60 kilometers. In addition, it carries six LADAR arrays for all-around coverage, as well as an all-around infrared tracking system.

Anti-Surface Weaponry[]

None.

Anti-Aircraft Weaponry[]

Milkor AC-35 (2)[]

For dogfighting firepower, the Wasp uses two oil-cooled Milkor 35mm chainguns, one mounted on each side of the aircraft. The cannons fire AP, Incendiary, and AHEAD. They draw on two 200-round magazines, providing them with the ability to continuously strafe a target for 20 seconds.

HYDRA-AAM(4)[]

For close combat and countering enemy missiles, the IF-1 carries four HYDRA AAMs, two mounted in a stack on either side of the belly ordinance bay. The HYDRA-AAM is a tiny 60mm missile packing a tiny 1-kilo shape charge with an IR seeker and a dual-grain rocket motor for flight. It can hit an aircraft 6 kilometers away, and has the precision to target a missile.

Dart MRAAM (4)[]

The Dart Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile is the modern folding-fin version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Packing a rocket-boosted ramjet motor, inertial and terminal radar guidance, a vector thruster, and a 50lb pre-fragmented warhead, the Dart MRAAM is capable of hustling through the air at Mach 7, and strike a target 200 kilometers away.

Anti-Submarine Weaponry[]

N/A.

Upgrades[]

Weaponry[]

D-THEL(1)[]

Originally designed as a defensive laser, a D-THEL can be mounted in an aerodynamic turret on the plane's belly. It now takes on an offensive role-- to take out any airplane below the Wasp, even if the target is behind it. Thanks to it's near-instantaneous attack speed and excellent accuracy, it can fire on both aircraft tailing the plane or missiles.

Equipment[]

Wingtip-mounted Aerodynamics Manipulators[]

Attach small outlets on the outer edge of the wings, which create short-lived clouds of plasma by the leading edge of wing, allowing the Wasp to briefly ignore aerodynamics and make a very tight high-speed turn, sometimes creating a 30G strain on the pilot in the process.

Protection[]

Ceramic Inserts[]

To provide additional protection for the Wasp in dogfights, especially against autocannon fire, it can receive ceramic plating with self-sealing epoxy glue on its belly and top. This improves its protection to be able to soak up 30mm shells. However, it sacrifices 8% of its speed and maneuverability in the process.

Protection[]

Passive[]

For lightness and durability, the IF-1 Wasp is coated in an outer layer of Supramolecular plastic, allowing it to quickly patch up a hole in the fuselage, allowing it to maintain its stealth, speed and maneuverability, even after taking some enemy fire. It is also designed to reduce its signature- Infrared and Radar included. Its RCS is as small as a 6mm steel BB, while its Infrared signature is reduced using a type of heat-dissipating coating.

Active[]

In terms of active protection, the Wasp carries a dedicated EW station, can have its AESA double as a radar jammer, and a basic chaff-and-flares countermeasure set.

Locomotion[]

The IF-1 Wasp is powered by an Oceania Advanced Propulsion Mk. II Pulse Detonation Engine. With a characteristic “minigun buzz”, the engine provides impressive thrust and exhaust velocity. The “switchblade” design of the wings allow for either immense speed or great stability, lift and agility-- it can allow the Wasp to make incredible 16G maneuvers. It allows the small, light IF-1 Wasp to burst through the air at Mach 5, while it can supercruise at Mach 3 for 400 kilometers.

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