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F/A-88E "Wolfdog"

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Carrier Based Acrobatics!

Description: The F/A-88A is a japanese carrier based multirole fighter, built with the intention on being able to carry as much payload as possible, while still being maneuverable, stable and relatively fast. It is a versitile aircraft, being able to be configured for multiple types of engagements.

Development: The "Wolfdog" came from a joint project betwen Boeing, Mitsubishi and the Japanese Navy, in the late 1980s. Codenamed "Project Hound", it's intention was to modernize the Japanese Navy's offensive capabilities, and serve as a more effective counterpart to the Mitsubishi F-2 Viper Zero. The aircraft passed through many redesigns, ending in the full service final product, the F/A-88E. The only combat this plane has seen was in 2021, during the "Kyoto Incident", when 4 unknown aircraft entered Kyoto airspace and attacking public buildings, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The 4 unknows were taken down by Yakusa Squadron, which consists of 10 planes. 2 F/A-88Es were shot down.

Armament:
-1 25mm Chaingun
-1 ASM
-4 MSLs
-4 AGMs
-4 SAAMs
-2 UGBs

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Controls: Standard Plane Controls.
VTOL for Flaps.
AG1 + Throttle for Afterburners.
AG2 to drop all UGBs.
AG3 to launch all AGMs.
AG4 to launch all MSLs.
AG5 for hook.
AG8 to toggle Lights.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 40.6ft (12.4m)
  • Length 60.5ft (18.5m)
  • Height 16.1ft (4.9m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 38,006lbs (17,239kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.128
  • Wing Loading 6.5lbs/ft2 (31.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 5,875.5ft2 (545.9m2)
  • Drag Points 4716

Parts

  • Number of Parts 150
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 883