Meet a Jouster

Also nicknamed "Juice" by its pilots, both because of its name and unstable nature (I'll explain that last part later).

It's good to be back- well, sort of. I didn't really leave, just busy cookin', lol.

Controls

The controls are pretty standard, so no need for elaboration here. I'm going to warn you right now, though: this thing is unstable in both the air and ground. Take off quick and land slow.

Backstory

Circa late 1944, the Gloster Meteor and Messerschmitt Me 262... not dukeing it out, to the disappointment of many. This may seem out of context, but trust me, this is gonna be important information soon.
The real story of the Jouster begins in the exact same time, but a different area. With so much damage against the SimpleAxis at this point, the SimpleUSA was well aware that in the ever nearing scenario that the SimpleAxis was defeated, a war, warm or cold, would be nearly inevitable with the SimpleUSSR. At the time, SimpleRussia had no serious bomber threats, being that the Pe-8 was... well, the Pe-8. But this was more than likely to change soon, so SimpleAmerica contracted North American Aircraft- maker of the legendary P-51 Mustang and planning the F-86 Sabre- to build an interceptor. Oh, there was also the potential threat of SimpleJapan's G8N Renzan but they didn't really care about that.

Taking on the daunting task, North American decided that their interceptor would derive ideas from both the Me 262 and Gloster Meteor. Yep, that's where they come into play. After working as fast as possible, the first F-83 Jouster was tested, ready, and in service on July 4, 1945, quite an Independence Day gift. Despite being ready by then, it ultimately wouldn't see service before the atomic bombings that lead to the end of WWII. But as SimpleAmerica had predicted, the SimpleUSSR was preparing to up their bomber game- even worse, it was in the form of using SimpleAmerica's own prized B-29 against them.

So what's the issue? Well, the F-83 wasn't fit for intercepting B-29s. For starters, it sported eight .50 caliber guns (similarly so to the FI-90, who uses eight 30mm cannons), had heavy armor, and old engines, all three of which lead to the F-83 being decently performing, but not fit for intercepting such high-performance bombers. Throughout 1946-1950, North American Aircraft worked hard on upgrading the F-83 with the best tech they could get. Eventually, they landed on the F-83C, which brandished four 20mm cannons with incendiary shells, stronger engines, and a reinforced airframe that was durable yet light. The F-83C was fit for the role, and would intercept a number of Soviet bombers, such as the Tu-4, M4 "Hammer," Tu-95, and IL-28s, but none of which were shot down, to keep the war as cold as possible.

Look below! There's an F-83C beneath you!
The Tu-4 in the picture is mine, should be my last post before this one.

The F-83C's service life would be entirely uneventful, having no combat losses, but also no combat wins. It would eventually be replaced by the F-102 Delta Dagger.

Why was it named "Juice" though? Because, the test pilot once said, "It's sure fast and agile, I'll give it that. But I swear, this bird is so unstable I felt like I was in a toddler's cup of juice!" Finding the comparison hilarious, following F-83C pilots would take on the nickname "Juice" for their plane. Unfortunately, this comparison would also lead to an absolutely cursed collaboration, as a P-47 and F-83 that were found in good condition but mostly scrapped would be fused together to make the "P-130 Jug O' Juice."

'Tis all, happy hunting!