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B-160 [Fracture]

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TU-160 Fracture is a supersonic nuclear capable Strategic/Tactical bomber in use by the United nations Defence Force. It came as a response to both terrestrial and extra-terrestrial threats after several planetary incursions and wars in the mid 1990s.

General characteristics

Created in the early 2000s the Fracture is a Twin tail, Double Delta design with a 5° diehedral to increase its lift capacity while maintaining its supersonic capabilities, very important in order to carry it's impressive and heavy payloads.
Powered by 4 After burning Turbofan engines contained in 2 Nacelles under its wings, driving it well over Mach 1.
The Fracture carries a crew of 4, 2 pilots and 2 Weapon Systems officers (WSO) to man its extensive offensive and defensive capabilities

Armaments

One Refuelling probe is mounded inside the nose of the Fuselage, hidden away to improve aerodynamics. It's refueling capability allows it to increase its operational Range, striking targets anywhere in the world
OFFENSIVE
Housed in 2 large Bomb bays in the Fuselage, the Fracture holds up to 25 Hard points with the options of having a fixed bomb bay or a rotary bomb bay for extra capacity. The bomb bays are capable of carrying a Wide variety of Missiles and guided munitions including but not limited to, GBU-31 1000lb bombs and STAG Air to surface/Anti ship cruise missiles.
2 External Hard points on its wings Holds its main Nuclear capabilities, the HYPERION supersonic Tactical Nuclear Ballistic missiles. Yielding 50kilotons

Defensive systems
30 Chaff and Flares launchers are located in the Fuselage at the tail, warding off any missiles, 2 ECM booms being the tail fins also help disrupt lock on signatures.

Specifications

Weapons
15- GBU-31
10- ASM-2 [STAG]
2- HYPERION Tactical Nuclear Missiles

SPEED
1450km/H

Instructions

AG1: Engine start
AG2: Master arm on
AG3: external pylon jettison
AG4: Refueling probe
AG5: Main access door
AG6: Bomb bay release
AG7: Arm nuclear missiles
AG8: nav lights

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.437
  • Wing Loading 46.6lbs/ft2 (227.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,035.1ft2 (374.9m2)
  • Drag Points 18669

Parts

  • Number of Parts 979
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 4,977