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Astra F-40D Super Spectre

555 NotBananas  3.4 years ago

The gloves are finally off for the Spectre. Introducing, the Super Spectre!

The F-40D offers a lot of advantages over older models like the A and C variants. The Super Spectre is equipped with a new engine deigned to extend the cruise range multiple times over, as well as give the jet a new, powerful afterburner, which engages automatically above 95% throttle! The F-40D also has a refined flight model, allowing for more authority on the controls and lower chances of departing from controlled flight, a major problem with earlier variants.

In terms of weapons, the Super Spectre does not disappoint! The F40D comes equipped with the new all aspect Guardian Infrared system, which allows for targeting at any angle. The missiles have also received an upgrade in quality and quantity. The two old Aim-88s have been replaced with four brand new Aim-150 Enforcers. These missiles are far more maneuverable and have an off-boresight range of 135 degrees. They really pack a punch!

I really hope you enjoy the newest iteration of the F-40 line!

Equipment:
1x M61 Vulcan
4x Aim-150 Enforcers
96x Chaff
64x Flare
Guardian Infrared System
TALWS (not functionally modeled)

Groups:
AG 1: BFM (activates flares and M61)
AG 2: BVR (activates Aim-150s)
AG 5: Drag Chute
AG 6: Formation Lights
AG 7: Nav and Strobe Lights
AG 8: Beacon and Landing Lights

Considerations:
Do not fire the Guardian System, it will not do anything. It is supposed to force the plane you are fighting to use its countermeasures until you have a shot with the Aim-150s.
The Aim-150s have a semi-realistic burn time of 12 seconds. Due to the way SimplePlanes missiles work, they will not be great on long range shots.

Yay! You actually read this (I hope) and made it all the way down here! :-)

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 39.7ft (12.1m)
  • Length 47.3ft (14.4m)
  • Height 12.9ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 16,567lbs (7,514kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,957lbs (14,495kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.582
  • Wing Loading 31.7lbs/ft2 (154.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,008.4ft2 (93.7m2)
  • Drag Points 3278

Parts

  • Number of Parts 206
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 893