RF Falconhawk
The RF Falconhawk is the last and most advanced fighter in the Imperial Rebel air force. First and last seen during operation Big Nose Island, It was observed to be extremely manoeuvrable, a speed that equalled the most advanced Imperial Fighter of the time, the IF-50, if not superior, and a long life span.
It was nicknamed "The Blood tipped Arrowhead"
It is unknown how the Rebels managed to finish constructing the Falconhawk, seeing that at the point of the war it was introduced, the Rebels have long since lost all of their natural resources. Still, they managed it, though only 2 were ever built. One was shot down by the Ace pilot "Gregory Flugelspitze"
And the other was discovered in a hanger by Black Eagle knights later on.
Its strange design is typical of an Imperial Rebel Aircraft, It primarily acted as an interceptor, but can easily dogfight, carries the typical Interceptor missiles for BVR combat, and Guardian missiles that were fired just before a merge.
Several Vulcan G-1's hanging on the nose, exposed to help cooling down the barrels, or so a captured Rebel scientist claims. 4 Airbrakes, one situated in front of the air intake to help cut off the airflow which would lessen engine power faster, or so a captured Rebel scientist claims.
Reports say that the RF Falconhawk singlehandedly destroyed over 20 aircraft during Operation Big Nose Island before being shot down by an old Defender piloted by Gregory Flugelspitze. It was an aerial duel like nothing before. Gregory crash landed after shooting down the Falconhawk by tackling it with his Defender's tail wing, cutting off one of the Falconhawk's wings, thus sending the bird crashing down. There were no chutes coming from the Falconhawk, nor was Gregory seen again after this battle, even though his plane was found.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 27.6ft (8.4m)
- Length 36.0ft (11.0m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 8,023lbs (3,639kg)
- Loaded Weight 13,235lbs (6,003kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.848
- Wing Loading 26.8lbs/ft2 (130.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 494.3ft2 (45.9m2)
- Drag Points 1452
Parts
- Number of Parts 66
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 372
I was half tempted to make a bomber version and make it look like an arrow, since the Falconhawk already looks like an arrow. All that was needed was the shaft. But i decided against it, for it would not fit the lore. Though, my good sirs and ladies, you could do it yourself, if you want.