The Talon Engineering F-33P Boobok (/'bu?b?k/) is a Phoenixian single-seat supersonic fighter aircraft developed by Talon Engineering for the Phoenixian Republican Air Force (PRAF). It is an air superiority all-weather fighter with over 2,300 (as of 2023) built since 1977.

First flying in 1972 as an experimental aircraft by Talon Engineering for CASRA, it was officially turned into a fighter aircraft for daytime air defense, and then as an all-weather fighter.

It is used by the Phoenixian Republican Air Force, stationed countrywide.

Only few of the F-33s were exported, 2,000 F-33Ps being in Phoenixian operation; 300 exports in foreign countries.

Operators:
- Phoenixian Republican Air Force (PRAF)
- Oscarian Aerospace Force (OASF)
- Navinian Air Force (NAF)
- Royal Nordunheimer Air Force (RNAF)
- Tolpollian Army Air Force (TAAF)
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(Late) Halloween Special

The Disappearance of Squadron 13

`A flight of F-33Ps earned a mythical status after being declared M.I.A. on the 31st Day of the 10th Moon during the 1989th Sun. The Flight's Squadron, numbered 13, followed suit, vanishing that same night.

It was a normal night, a routine sortie for the flight. The only difference was their designated area: the Shadowy Peaks of the Eastern Gigantis Mountain Range, rumored to harbor rebels.

Shadowy Peaks is known for its breathtaking, photogenic views; it’s also infamous for being a dangerous place due to its isolation and altitude.

2000 hours. The three F-33Ps flew off north. It was cold—it was winter in the Northern Regions, especially in Nordünheim.

2200 hours. We were all sound asleep until we heard jet engines igniting. We looked out and saw the rest of the squadron in the air. We thought they’d found the enemy.

0100 hours. A search and rescue mission was initiated; the whole base was on alert. Rumors began to spread that Squadron 13 had disappeared.

We rode helis to the mountains and even the Nordünheimer forces nearby were alerted.

0300 hours. The wind was chilly; some of us were starting to feel frostbite. The search was over. We couldn’t find a single trace of scrap, oil, or anything related to the missing squadron. Not a single evidence of a crash, nor any word from the locals.

The air was thin. The Nordünheimers already left with their skis, and a few of us were left waiting for helicopters to pick us up. The radios weren’t working well, it was all static, nothing, not a single person could be heard.

But I swear, at around 0340, I heard faint voices in the wind...then through my radio. I asked the others if they could hear it, but they said no they couldn’t.

It was odd, to say the least.

I went back to base in silence, defeated alongside my fellow rescuers. I couldn't shake off the voices, I swear I heard the voices of Squadron 13, and I can still hear it now.`

Activation Groups

1- Canopy
2- None
3- Air Brakes
4- Afterburner
5- Chute
6- Gyroscope (For Landing and AFK purposes.)
7- Arresting Hook
8- None

Tail Code Explanation

OB - Oeuf Airbase (yes, Oeuf.)
82 - Ordered in 1982
832 - last numbers of serial number
NE - Stationed in North-Eastern Border

Credits

• Mahoots (Photographs taken)
• New World Aerospace (Landing Gears, Guidance, and Permission)