<< Those who survive a long time on the battlefield start to think they're invincible. I bet you do too, Buddy. >>

• Larry Foulke, Ace Combat Zero

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Also known as MRF.185 Frigus

Manufacturer: Poyasakai Design Bureau (until 1994) / Poyasakai Kariansk Main Manufacturing Plant and South Hinamizawa Manufacturing Plant (Sonozaki Krai, Fabella)

Designer: Andrei Ryuugu of the Poyasakai Design Bureau

Ministry of Aerospace Industry Designation: Kaga, namesake IJN Kaga

Years of Development: 1977-1984

Year of Rollout: May 6, 1985, with the Karyan Union Navy

Desired Role: Multirole maritime air defence fighter

Status: In production, in service (MRF.35C/D Standard/Block II, MRF.35G Pearl Kaga)

Primary operators: Karyan Union Navy, Royal Odrasean Navy, Royal Fabellan Navy/Marines, Selovnean Navy, Ertanian Maritime Defense Force, Imperial Bismarck Navy

Produced: 1984-present

Number built: 1,400

Powerplant: 2x Poyasakai Proteus 210-3DB afterburning turbofans, or General Electric F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofans

Max Top Speed: 2750km/h on afterburner

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Brief Information

The Poyasakai MRF.35 (Karyan Designation Number MRF.185, after the year 1985) is a twin-engine carrier-borne multi-role fighter aircraft designed in the Karyan Union. She was designed alongside the MRF.27 Akagi within Karya's modernization process to replace older 3rd generation fighter aircraft. Designed and developed by the Poyasakai Design Bureau with Mikoyan (as some sources say), she is primarily assigned as a multi-purpose fighter-bomber according to the New Karyan Fighter Experimental program. However, upon her introduction to the Karyan Union Air Force, she was only built to be a maritime air defense fighter. As Kaga entered service with the Royal Fabellan Navy and Marines, she then gained strike capability for the airstrike missions in later wars as the MRF.35G Pearl Kaga.

Kaga falls between performance values with the real-world Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum and the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet family of carrier-capable fighter aircraft. Its main differences were speed, agility, purpose, and versatility, relatable to compete with other multi-role carrier-borne aircraft from Odrasea, Karya, Fabella, and so on. What is mostly seen during Kaga's service era is her combat capabilities during the Terror War and the 2019 Bapho-Fabellan Crusades. Kaga in such missions can be jointly operated on Allied aircraft carriers.

Currently, all Kaga variants are in service, alongside newer variants in Karyan and Fabellan fleets. Block II is one of the mass-produced advanced variants within her service years alongside Akagi's service years.

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History

Project 590 "Frigus", during the NKF-X Program

After the development of the MRF.27 Akagi (which in turn became her sister as Kaga rolls out in 1983), the new project within the NKF-X program was secretly announced by lead designer Andrei H. Ryuugu (who also designed the Cormack MRF.70 Gascogne) to help extend the carrier-borne fighter fleet in order to replace older maritime fighter aircraft. Kaga, before she gained her configuration, gained assistance from Mikoyan to fulfill MAI requirements for a 4th generation maritime multi-purpose fighter. The Kaga's main objectives were:

• to become a multi-purpose fighter-bomber depending on missions

• to achieve high speeds and good maneuverability when in combat

• perform on par with her real-world counterpart, the Mikoyan MiG-29

While development is still in progress, the same engines from the MRF.27 which are the Poyasakai Proteus still are still the ideal engine choice for production use. Expected choices for the General Electric F110 were being offered, however, they were projected to be used on export variants outside the Armed Cross Treaty.

Kaga's prototype airframe testing began in 1978, with some of the agility stress tests - however, turn rate was slow enough then of the Akagi's. To solve this problem, canards were added to the leading edge extension on both sides. While the problem was solved, wings had to be redesigned with a sturdy structure, for them to be able to fold for storage. With no need for thrust vectoring, she could still perform normally without problems of too much angle of attack.

She then was evaluated by the MAI in 1983 as airworthy, unveiled at 1984, then began to enter in service firstly with the Karyan Union Navy to operate with the KDS Ectrieo (a Type 4V-class aircraft carrier, based off the HMS Illustrious-class), soon to replace the older J.24 Atago during the 2000s.

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Design and Characteristics

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Overview

The MRF.35's appearance strikingly resembles the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum, however, there are differences in design and structure such as the Flanker airbrake (positioned at the top middle of the main fuselage), an inward twin tail setup, and canards added on the leading-edge root extension in each side. The canopy resembles somewhat a Mitsubishi F-2, with its three-piece bubble canopy. Flaperons and tailerons (which have a G-limiter) are used.

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Kaga's wings folded

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Engines

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Kaga about to take off from the carrier with full afterburner

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Powering the Kaga are two Poyasakai Proteus 210-3DB engines with SSACS (Specified Supersonic Altitude Control System) and FADEC systems integrated within the Cranston Standard N550 bus.

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Kaga's intake ramp in action

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Within the SSACS activation system on 1,300ft, her intake ramps move down by around 1,500kmh to achieve supersonic speeds. The Proteus engine has supercruise, which can fly still around Mach 2 without afterburner. Considered the most powerful engine to be mass-produced by Poyasakai, it has been reliable on every Armed Cross treaty multi-role fighter of standard achievement. While the Proteus variant is exclusively not for furthermore export (except the 300), the General Electric F110-GE-129 can be fit for Kaga's extensive export standards.

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Avionics

Kariosat Mion 2E phased electronic scanned array (PESA) radar

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With the Cranston Standard N550 bus, TAWS, MAWS, and GPWS systems are integrated alongside fly-by-wire systems, voice-assist system (all voiced by the Voice of Poyasakai, imaginary V/A Kikuko Inoue), and a combat suite to fit with any weapon ordinances. Tracking enemies were made easier with the Mion 2E PESA radar, as well with the RAYON IST-2 IRST module. With this level it may outlast 3rd generation multi-role fighters of any purpose, depending on agility, speed, and combat capabilities. She may be coupled with ECM support if desired.

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MRF.35C Block II

C - Single-seater variant. Widely used for air superiority and escort strike missions.

Block II - Advanced, yet can perform between the Rafale M and the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. She can get a longer range of flight, more extensive combat support, as well as an upgraded semi-glass cockpit with an easier HOTAS interface. She is one of the mass-produced post-Crusade variants during her service years.

Armament

• 2x Ryzal-34C LRAAMs

• 10x SM-99D AAMs

• 1x 23mm dual-barrel TKsk-M23

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"Pixy" - Karyan Union Navy, VFA-12 "Ursa", Carrier Air Wing 10, KDS Eotu (Eotu-class aircraft carrier, CV-11)

Name: Kumiko Maebara
Previous force served: Royal Fabellan Marines, Cicada Squadron (2007-2015)
TAC Name: Crimson / Snow Ace of Oyashiro-sama
Ace Code: Pixy, due to the single red paint on the right (viewing from the back) outboard wing, and her 37 kill tally during the 2019 Great Crusade against 7 Su-35S, 10 tanks by gun, and 20 Avgad-launched UAVs by missile and gun
Imaginary V/A: Saori Hayami <

"In this battlefield where our enemy thinks they have gotten stronger; I am not going to accept that fate!"

"Remember the people covered in blood around the cities? Don't let that happen again!"

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Short Lore

Kumiko, (according to my alternate mindset, Keiichi Maebara's older sister) is a Fabellan ace pilot who fought alongside her other wingmen in the Ursa Squadron. She is the leader of the squadron, with mission during the 2019 Crusades to take down hostile aircraft coming from a newly self-declared Satanist state.

All of her achievements were taking down the Seven Stakes (7 Su-35S), 10 Loscad tanks and 20 Avgad-launched UAVs by missile and gun - with her supercritical detection of how much ammo/weapons left. Gained the ace title "Pixy" due to the red paint on the outboard right wing, she was also known by her colleagues (even Daichi Furude), the Snow Ace of Oyashiro-sama.
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Controls

Simple SP controls. DO NOT LAND HARD, EVEN IN THE CARRIER. VTOL UP for folding wing, VTOL DOWN for flaps, and Brakes for airbrake and rudder deflectors.

Activation Groups

• AG1 for arresting hook

• AG2 for weapons

• AG3 to jettison fuel tank

• AG4 for gyro levelling

• AG5 for refuelling probe

• AG6 to open radome

• AG7 for stabilizer levelling

• AG8 for supercruise (afterburners on by default)

afterburners are from MIKEESE

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Probably the first fighter to be posted on school days - as well as a reimagining of Quackie's MRF 185A Kaga, yes. I accept criticism about this build, and anything related to it. As always, stay safe and God bless you all. Aim High, comrades-nanodesu! Nipah~