Gentlemen, I do not believe a lady on Earth would be able to resist us now.

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About

The CFA-44 Nosferatu (NATO reporting name “Fandance”) is a sixth-generation carrier-based stealth fighter known for its high mobility and advanced weaponry. Developed as Russia’s next-generation fighter, its costly production severely strained the economy, earning it the nickname “Nosferatu”. The aircraft features a delta wing design with twin engines, canted tails, canards, and thrust vectoring, prioritizing maneuverability over stability. Standard armament consists of dual autocannons and external pylons, while internal weapon bays house experimental weaponry, including All Direction Multi-Purpose Missiles, capable of locking onto 12 targets simultaneously. The “CFA” designation stands for Carrier Fighter Attacker, while “44” references the .44 Magnum, due to the aircraft's Purgatorio EMLs being equipped like dual-wielding guns.

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Features

This build features all realistic moving parts, including an air brake, thrust vectoring paddles, and fully articulated canards. The internal storage bays carry fully functional All-Direction Multi-Purpose Missiles (ADMMS), allowing you to rain hell on your enemies.

The full VR cockpit integrates a helmet-mounted HUD, providing an immersive flight experience with real-time targeting and situational awareness. Switch on HMD mode to bind the HUD to the pilot’s camera, or switch off the HUD entirely and fly using the main display.

Cockpit Symbology

The post-stall mode enables advanced maneuvers such as the Pugachev Cobra, Kulbit, tail slide, and falling leaf, demonstrating the aircraft’s supermaneuverability.

Additionally, a selectable G-limiter override allows pilots to push the aircraft beyond standard limits for high-G combat maneuvers.

The HUD mirrors realistic Russian HUD formats, displaying the aircraft’s attitude rather than the standard pitch ladder. As most Russian designs, it focuses on simplicity and clarity, opting to minimise the information displayed.

HUD Symbology

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Specifications

General characteristics

• Length: 20.0 m (65 ft 8 in)
• Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 7 in)
• Height: 4.3 m (13 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 48.7 m2 (524.4 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 8,810 kg (19,422 lbs)
• Gross weight: 16,131 kg (35,562 lbs)
• Max takeoff weight: 25,000 kg (55,115.6 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 9,105 kg (20,073 lbs)
• Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-31F afterburning turbofan engines, 75.22 kN (16,910 lbf) thrust each dry, 122.6 kN (27,600 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

• Maximum speed:
  • 2,288 km/h (1,307 mph, 1,191 kn, Mach 2.1) at altitude
  • 1,490 km/h (901 mph, 784 kn, Mach 1.2) at sea level
• Range:
  • 3,530 km (2,190 mi, 1,910 nmi) at 15,000 m
  • 1,340 km (830 mi; 720 nmi) at sea level
• Service ceiling: 19,000 m (62,000 ft)
• G limits: +12/-6
• Rate of climb: 400 m/s (79,000 ft/min)
• Wing Loading:
  • 227.1kg/m2 (46.5 lbs/ft2) with 56% fuel
  • 331.1kg/m2 (67.8 lbs/ft2) with full fuel
• Thrust/weight:
  • 2.018 with 56% internal fuel
  • 1.517 with full fuel

Armament

• Guns: 2 x 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov Gsh-30-1 autocannon (240 rounds each)
• Hardpoints: 4 external pylons which can carry Vympel R-73 (NATO reporting name AA-11 Archer)
• Internal weapon bays: 78 x All Direction Multi-purpose Missiles (ADMM)

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Controls

• AG1: Autopilot
• AG2: Post Stall Maneuver Control
• AG3: Manual Control
• AG4: Arrestor Hook
• AG5: Formation Lights
• AG6: Navigation Lights
• AG7: EJECT
• AG8: Master ON/OFF

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Gallery