--Fictional History--

In 1943, United States Airforce needed a replacement for the Consolidated PB4Y Privateer, after a number of proposals the Aero Systems Fmb.162 was chosen. The Fmb.162 being light, easily manufactured medium bomber meant for export, so this design was chosen as it was already a developed and proven airframe that was affordable to modify on a mass scale. The Prototypes V-1 through V-3 were Fmb.162 B-8 airframes modified with weights to simulate the added weight and CoM shifts of the Radar equipment. the V-4 prototype was drastically different. it had a shortened wingspan, with an Air-to-Ground Search Radar on the belly (slightly of centre to accommodate the Main pylon.) and an Anti-Submarine SONAR in the back in place of the rear gunner. since there was no turrets on this model, the airframe was lightened for increased speed and maneuverability, and a single AN/M2 20mm Cannon was permenantly fixed to the centre pylon for Defense. The war came to a close as there wasn't much of a need to continue the project. The Project was continued as a private venture until tensions started to rise once more in 1947, and was once again funded, with the name Changed from the Original designation of Fmb.162 XE-1, to MPa.162 V-4. and its Aero PR-108 Radial engines with two Aero TTP-48B Twin Turboprop engines which can rapidly accelerate the aircraft up to ~570 kmh. Despite it being ready and combat capable by 1949, it was never fully introduced until 1952 under the Designation MPb.162 in Korea, and was still in service as a recon/Electronic Warfare aircraft until 1977, when the last airframe was retired from official service, but 10 MPb.162 B-4/Rs are in service with USCG, and 12 MPb.162 D-2s in service with the UK as SAR aircraft due to their long range and excellent range on its search radars and ability to serve as an aerial command centre.