Designed in the 1960's as a short-range high-capability fighter and ground attack aircraft, the F-6 possesed some highly desirable traits. The main VTOL engine gave the aircraft immese power that was further augmented by a small turbojet in the conventional position at the back of the aircraft. It was also among the first successful vertical take-off aircraft to be produced, but even this didn't save the aircraft from its fate. Small payloads were made necessary to maintain balance for safe VTOL operations, so it was quickly overlooked for the F-4 Phantom designed in the years prior. The lack of a gun on both aircraft was unsatisfactory, so a gun pod was designed to be put on the aircraft. The F-6's awesome short-range performance wasn't considered valuable until the Vietnam War came into its full being, but by that time all tools and dies for the aircraft were destroyed as the small company that produced the aircraft moved back to the civilian field. Its design was ahead of its time and was found later on aircraft such as the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon. The country it was designed for may have had some regrets on the F-6 fighter project, but by the time it could reverse its opinoin it was too late.

Yay for faux history! Anyways, this aircraft is fun to fly and very very manueverable. Press 1 to engage the tail end turbojet, press 2 to detach ordinance from the center pylon, and press 3 to detach ordinance from the inner wing pylons. Included with the aircraft is a gun pod and drop tank. These should be saved as sub-assemblies. Also press 8 to turn on and off the VTOL trim jets.

For safe takeoffs, I recommend this procedure:
1) VTOL Down
2) Power between 60 and 80 percent
3) Engage turbojet once safely airborne
4) Retract Gear
5)Pull up until airspeed is built up enough to fly level

Vertical landings are tricky, but doable.

Beyond this, have fun and enjoy the aircraft!