Background

The AS-B-5 Is the newest generation of Statobombers. Build to a more manageable size, while maintaining the bombload capacity the Stratobomber series is known for.

It comes equipped with many Boom 50's as well as 6 cruise missiles and a collection of flares sufficient enough to throw off a number of enemy systems. Powered by 4 enclosed turbofans, it boasts a top speed comparable to the B-52 while reducing emissions and improving on efficiency.

Design

The double panel wing provides high speed capability while also maintaining a degree of control at slower speeds, with the three surface layout (canards, wings and tail) complimenting the double panel wing , winglets and LD-Haack (Von Kármán) nose section with another boost in efficiency, while the canard flaps provide extra lift to counter the downforce generated by the flaps on the wing. The twin tail configuration and enclosed turbofans were utilized to increase reliability in warzones, with the twin tail design philosophy being taken from the A-10.

The AS-B-5 is the most advanced 4th generation bomber in the UAS arsenal. Sporting potential for future upgrades, including a higher bombload version and possibly AWACS. It's speculated a heavily modified version of the AS-B-5 could be successful in the commercial sector as an airliner.

SB-18 (AS-B-5 Prototype) during flight testing

Controls:

• Activator 1: Flap operated airbrakes
• Activator 2: Missile activation
• Activator 8: Navigation Lights
• VTOL: Flaps
• Trim: Trim