Background:
After a Soviet-backed coup attempt and the violent conflict that followed, the Pacific Republic realized they needed a reliable, powerful ground attack aircraft to provide close air support to troops on the ground. Using advanced new technology from the Americans, the A-55 Sandshark was created with features such as an active flight stability mode, countermeasure systems, and powerful 50mm cannons. First flown in 1960, the Sandshark entered service in early 1961. However, the aircraft proved to be unruly and difficult to fly, and was retired less than a decade after its short production run.

Performance:
Unloaded Weight (Full Fuel): 15,924 lbs
Thrust: 35,969 lb/f
Rotation Speed: 130 mph
Stall Speed: 160 mph

Operation:
Taxi below 25 mph
Activate Flight Stability control for takeoff
Rotate at 130 mph
Disable Flight Stability control after 200 mph and 1500 AGL
Enable Flight Stability control on final approach
Landing approach speed 200 mph
Normal flight with Flight Stability mode prohibited
Enable Flight Stability mode on attack run and disable on climb-out

Systems:
AG1- Jettison Weapons
AG3- Eject
AG7- Flight Stability Control
AG8- Lights