DLA Presents: The JG40 - Dragonfly

Brief Description: 

The JG40-A is a fourth generation, light, twin turbofan attack aircraft, designed for carrier operations.

The aircraft was made to perform long range SEAD and reconnaissance missions, in order to provide nations of the "Deltalliance" a viable replacement for the aging F-40D Manta Ray and F-40D II Manta Ray multirole carrier-based platform.

• The aircraft features advanced and upgradable Mission Systems as well as compatibility with all currently available weapons, making it an effective and versatile attack platform.

Features:

• Compatible with current modern weapons
• Upgradable avionics
• Extended range - Capable of aerial refueling
• Crew of three (3): 1 Pilot, 1 WSO (Weapon systems officer), 1 Paratrooper
• Features large chaff/flare pods and high structural integrity for improved survivability
• Folding wings, catapult connector and arresting hook
• EW capability

Instructions:

AG1: Air brakes (does not work while wings are folded - AG4 on)
AG2: NAV Lights
AG3: Arresting Hook
AG4: Fold Wings
AG5: Jettison all payload
AG6: Cockpit lights
AG7: Master Arm
AG8: Turn off/on engines

Additional controls are labelled in "pilot", "WSO" and "Paratrooper" views. Including: Trim, VTOL, All Activation groups, Park Brake, Brake, Throttle controls and exit hatch.

Gallery:

Max speed: (in level flight) 465-470 mph (756 kph)
at height: 500 ft above sea level+ (152 m)
Turn Time: 360 degrees in 12.12 seconds (without all payload)

Armament:

• 30mm Gun
• 26 Phos-BB Hellgate-I 250 lb. unguided bombs
• 4 Phos-BB Hellgate-III 500 lb. unguided bombs
• 2x SRAAM FL-9B (Short range air-to-air SARH missile)