Fighters

The SZ-1 'Vulture' Strike Aircraft
The SZ-1 Vulture was designed by MOSAIC as a multi-role fighter designed to compete with some of the best air-superiority fighters in the world today. The fighter is optimized for anti-ship and anti-surface warfare but also has some air-to-air capability. Its avionics are roughly comparable to the F-35 JSF. The Vulture combines the strengthened internal structure and the longer wing and tail control surfaces of the naval version with the short takeoff/vertical landing capabilities of the USAF model.

The Vulture is designed as a STOVL jet, which allows it to get airborne from light carriers or from battlefields where there are no viable airstrips. The ship also carries a 24 mm gun mounted internally to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. It is primarily designed to operate from aircraft carriers.

The Vulture's radar system is similar to the advanced electronically scanned array found in the F-35 but is integrated with the global positioning system (GPS) uplink provided by either the aircraft carrier or the superdreadnaught. Countermeasures are provided by MOSAIC's electronics division and is based on the electronics warfare systems found in the superdreadnaughts. The targeting system also incorporates GPS and a dual mode laser tracker and laser marker.

The Vulture (SZ-1):
Length: 15.6 m; Height: 4.75 m; Wingspan: 12.8 m
Propulsion: Turbofan engine, thrust 23,500 pounds
Maximum takeoff weight: 28,110 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 1.85
Armament: 2 x AIM 120 AMRAAM-equivalent air-to-air missiles; 2 x 1000 lb air-to-surface munition bombs or 8 x GWS.47 Robin small diameter bombs; 1 x 24 mm gun mounted internally.
Payload: 7,938 kg (17,500 lbs)
Combat radius: 650 nm
Price: 45 million M

The SZ-2 'Albatross' air-to-air combat fighter
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The SZ-2 Albatross is designed as a close-in fighter that is optimized for air-to-air combat. It also includes surface strike capabilities, including anti-ship and anti-ground warfare. It is a highly agile aircraft and its efficient engine allows it to travel at above Mach-1 speeds without using its afterburner.

The avionics are similar to those of the Eurofighter Typhoon in service in several air forces. The Albatross comes in two varieties. One is a carrier-based variant that includes sturdier construction for the landings required on your aircraft carrier. A digital fly-by-wire system controlled by the pilot provides artificial stability control since the foreplane/delta configuration is intentionally designed to be aerodynamically unstable to enhance agility.

The Albatross carries a 24 mm gun similar to that employed by the Vulture. It includes 12 hard points for weapons carriage, with four under each wing and four under the fuselage. An advanced weapons control system manages weapon selection and instantly updates the pilot on weapons status. The Albatross comes with a countermeasures system that has been made compatible with the Vulture's, and includes front and rear missile warners, supersonic-capable decoy systems and laser warning receivers.

The Albatross (SZ-2):
Length: 15.9 m; Height: 5.32 m; Wingspan: 11.1 m
Propulsion: Turbofan engine, thrust 41,000 pounds
Maximum takeoff weight: 22,550 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 2.1
Armament: Depends on role. Capable of carrying 6 BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Anti-Aircraft Missiles)/AMRAAMs, and two ASRAAM short range anti-aircraft missiles, four AMRAAM and ASRAAM missiles, two cruise missiles and two anti-radar missiles; 1 x 24 mm gun mounted internally.
Payload: 7,250 kg (15,983 lbs)
Combat radius: 750 nm
Price: 35 million M


The SZ-3 'Skyshark' Fighter-Bomber

The SZ-3 Skyshark was designed by MOSAIC as a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to handle some of the missions usually reserved for B-1 and B-2 bombers. Its avionics are similar to the prototypes for the FB-22 Fighter Bomber currently in the planning stages in the United States Air Force. Even though this aircraft is not intended to serve on aircraft carriers, specially equipped carriers can readily carry it.

The Skyshark is a CTOVL jet, which requires that it take off from viable runways or from an aircraft carrier. The Skyshark carries the same 24 mm gun internally mounted in an effort to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. Each Skyshark is given a full coat of radar inhibiting paints to decrease detection. It is also built with a layer of kevlar to increase survivability.

The Skyshark's radar system is the same as the one employed by the Vulture and the same weapons control system as on the Albatross. MOSAIC provides the countermeasures system that is based on the electronics warfare systems found in the superdreadnaughts in the Navy. The targeting system incorporates GPS and a dual mode laser tracker and marker for easier target acquisition.

The Skyshark (SZ-3):
Length: 18.7 m; Height: 5.75 m; Wingspan: 17.9 m
Crew: 2 pilots for missions upwards of 12 hours.
Propulsion: Turbofan engine, thrust 31,500 pounds
Maximum takeoff weight: 36,070 kg
Maximum speed: Mach .9-1.05 (above Mach speeds only in short bursts)
Armament: 2 x AIM 120 AMRAAM-equivalent air-to-air missiles; 24 x 1000 lb air-to-surface munition bombs or 30 x GWS.47 Robin small diameter bombs; 1 x 24 mm gun mounted internally.
Payload: 14,288.4 kg (31,500 lbs)
Combat radius: 1600 nm
Price: 55 million M


The SZ-8 'Leapfrog' VSTOL/Close-In Support Fighter

The SZ-8 'Leapfrog' fulfills the San Martino Navy's requirements for a vertical takeoff/landing fighter for use on its light aircraft carriers. The design is based on the principles behind the AV-8B Harrier II Plus VSTOL fighter and the A-10 Thunderbolt close in combat support fighters.

The SZ-8's cockpit contains an integrated system for day- and night operations highlighted by a MOSAIC digital radar that also allows operation in adverse weather conditions and includes an inertial navigation system, digital moving map, hands on throttle and stick system, and head-up and head-down displays. A multi-mode radar and beyond visual range missile capability adds to the design's strengths as a combat jet. Survivability is a prime motivator for this design, so the cockpit is titanium armor-plated. Other features include a redundant flight control system separated by fuel tanks, manual reversion mode for flight controls, ballistic foam void fillers, and a redundant primary structure permitting "get home" capability after being hit.

Leapfrogs are built for maneuverability at low altitudes and air speeds and include a highly accurate weapons delivery platform. They can operate under a 1,000 foot ceiling with 1.75 mile visibility. The class can deploy AMRAAM and Sparrow air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface AGM-65-equivalent missiles, anti-ship Harpoon or equivalent missiles, a 24 mm cannon mounted internally, and several bombs and rockets.

The engine provides a very high thrust-to-weight ratio and retains performance in hot and high-altitude conditions.

The Leapfrog (SZ-8):
Length: 13.3 m; Height: 3.9 m; Wingspan: 13.1 m
Propulsion: One Windham and Green engine, thrust 12,900 pounds
Maximum takeoff weight: 18,040 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 1.15
Armament: Can launch AMRAAMs, Harpoon Equivalent, Sea Eagle equivalents, or Sparrow equivalents; 8 x GWS.47 Robin small diameter bombs; 1 x 24 mm gun mounted internally.
Payload: 12,938 kg
Combat radius: 850 nm
Price: 55 million M

SZ-9 'Condor'

The SZ-9 'Condor' is a vertical take-off fighter designed for naval strike and air superiority operations. It couples high spped with reasonably long range to provide a platform that can be deadly to opposing fighters and ground or naval targets alike.

The aircraft's size also allows it to carry a payload that could allow it to be classified as a fighter-bomber or perform those roles in an emergency. With the VTOL design, it can allow you to pack a bomber's punch using anything from a light aircraft carrier to a dirt field to launch your attacks.

Type: VTOL Strike/Air Superiority Fighter
Length: 13.6 m; Height: 4.05 m; Wingspan: 11.6 m
Powerplant: 2 SNECMA M88-2 turbofans supplying 16,424lbs of thrust. (The engines were recently upgraded for Maximum air superiority performance)
Performance: Maximum speed at high altitude-1,124mph, range (without refueling) 1,152 miles.
Maximum takeoff weight: 42,990lbs
Armament: One 24mm machine gun mounted internally, 8 external pylons for AAMs, ASMs, anti-ship missiles, guided and conventional bombs, cluster bombs, fuel tanks, jammer pods, recon pods, and cannon pods.

SZ-10 'Sea Hound'

Similar to the 'Condor', it can perform either strike or air superiority roles, but it is best as a carrier defense fighter and interceptor.

The 'Sea Hound' carries a variety of weaponry that depends on the role it is being used for. Its ability to operate at a high altitude allows it increased flexibility and some protection against lower-flying enemy aircraft. Its 10 external pylons allow this to be an extremely flexible aircraft.

Type: Carrier Defense fighter, interceptor, with strike capabilities
Powerplant: 2 SNECMA M152-2A turbofans supplying 27,000 lbs of thrust.
Performance: Maximum speed at high altitude-1,475mph.
Range (w/o refueling): 1,729 miles
Maximum takeoff weight: 67,458 lbs.
Armament: One 24mm machine gun internally mounted, 10 external pylons for a combination of AIM-7 Sparrow AAMs, AIM-9 Sidewinder AAMs, and AIM-54 Phoenix AAMs, or a choice of attack weapons such as Bombs (smart, conventional, or cluster) ASMs, anti-ship missiles, or fuel tanks.

SZ-11 'Twin Tail'

The 'Twin Tail' is designed specifically as a pure fighter aircraft. As such, it is your air force's best bet to engage enemy fighters or defend your military installations against bomber raids. Its fast speed (a possible Mach 3) makes it one of the fastest aircraft MOSAIC has to offer.

Additionally, the twin tail design improves maneuverability, making this one of the hardest aircraft to hit. Add in the 3.7 inches of armour of each 'Twin Tail' and you potentially have one of the hardest modern-day aircraft to bring down.

Type: Pure Fighter, perfect dogfighter
Engine Thrust Class: 38,810 lb
Level Speed: Possible Mach 3
Total Length: 57.09 ft
Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-250 Turbofans
Range: 1,600 miles w/o in-flight refueling
Max. Takeoff Weight: 25,5840 lb
Max. External Stores: 9,914 lb
Weight Empty: 10,670 lb (14,365 kg)
Ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Crew: 2
Armour: 3.7 inches
Armament: 1 M-61A1 20mm multibarrel machine gun, 2000 rounds of ammunition, 8 external pylons that can hold any western, or swedish made AAM.

The SZ-12 'Skysnake' Fighter-Bomber

The SZ-12 Skysnake is a modified version of the SZ-3 ‘Skyshark’ fighter-bomber with a greater emphasis placed on speed and maneuverability. For it to be truly effective at both fighter and bomber roles, engineers at Windham and Green Industries had to sacrifice the Skyshark’s ability to take off from all but the smallest aircraft carriers. The Skysnake's combat radius is also not as extensive, but it makes up for it in speed and its ability to be deployed as a defensive fighter to fend off an aerial attack by your enemies.

The Skysnake is a CTOVL jet, which requires that it take off from viable runways. The Skysnake carries the same internally mounted 24 mm machine gun as other Avalon Aerospace-designed aircraft in an effort to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. Each Skysnake is given a full coat of radar-inhibiting paints to decrease detection. It is also built with a layer of kevlar to increase survivability.

The Skysnake's radar system is the same as the one employed by the Vulture and the same weapons control system as on the Albatross. MOSAIC provides the countermeasures system that is based on the electronics warfare systems found in the superdreadnaughts. The targeting system incorporates GPS and a dual mode laser tracker and marker for easier target identification and acquisition.

The Skysnake (SZ-12):
Length: 20.3 m; Height: 6.05 m; Wingspan: 18.2 m
Crew: 2 pilots for missions upwards of 12 hours.
Propulsion: Turbofan engine, thrust 52,500 pounds
Maximum takeoff weight: 42,920 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 2.10-2.95 (latter speed only in short bursts)
Armament: 2 x AIM 120 AMRAAM-equivalent air-to-air missiles; 10 x 1000 lb air-to-surface munition bombs or 20 x GWS.47 Robin small diameter bombs;; 1 x 24 mm gun mounted internally.
Payload: 10,872.4 kg (23,969 lbs)
Combat radius: 1200 nm

KR-02 "Ragnarok" Fighter-bomber
Description: Heavily based on the old, nearly obsolete fighter-bomber the F-111 Aardvark. The chassis is almost identical, but slightly smaller and with the powerful new modified S.C.R.A.M. jet mounted in the belly, towards the back of the plane. This allows the plane to rocket past the competition, but also requires stronger alloys and higher maintenance costs. On top of that, the noise from third engine eliminates almost all vestiges of stealth.

The aircraft is made of a new metal called admantium, which is a combination of admanite found in Ponce with aluminum to create a strong, but highly flexible metal that can handle the stresses of using the modified S.C.R.A.M. jet.

Armament: Up to four nuclear bombs on four wing pylons, and two in internal weapons bay. Wing pylons carry total external load of 25,000 pounds (11,250 kilograms) of bombs, rockets, missiles, or fuel tanks
Height: 17 feet, 1 1/2 inches
Crew: One
Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-100 turbofans rated at 25,100 lb (11,250 kilograms) each. S.C.R.A.M. jet mounted on belly.
Maximum speed: Mach 4.2 fully loaded and using the S.C.R.A.M. jet.
Maximum ceiling: 60,000 ft
Length: 73 feet, 6 inches
Wingspan: 42 feet full forward. 21 feet full aft
Dry weight: 38,482 pounds
Range: 3,565 miles (3,100 nautical miles) with external fuel tanks and without use of S.C.R.A.M. jet.