Work In Progress F-16 Aerial Domination Atmospheric Fighter ("Viper")

[Plikh'ala'niu (Khalani)]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a fighter specifically designed for atmospheric aerial dominance.
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:Galactic Alliance
• Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: F-16 Aerial Domination Atmospheric Fighter
• Production: Minor
• Material: Durasteel hull

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Atmospheric Fighter
• Length: 14 meters
• Width: 10 meters
• Height: 3 meters
• Armament: Average
  • 1 Laser cannon
  • 2 wingtip missile slots (1 missile per slot)
  • ten missiles in underbelly bay
• Defenses: Low
• Squadron Count: Low | 8
• Maneuverability Rating: Very High
• Speed Rating: High

STANDARD FEATURES

• Standard Communications Array
• Standard Life Support Systems
• Standard Navigational Systems
• Standard Repulsorlift Engines
• Standard Sensor Array
• Standard Starfighter Weapons: Laser Cannons, Missile launcher
• Standard Targeting Systems

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Bomb bay that can contain either bombs or missiles.

STRENGTHS

• High speeds
• High maneuverability
• Can pick off enemies at a great distance with missiles.

WEAKNESSES

• The F-16 is rather large, and easily spotted.
• The F-16 sometimes can't finish off an enemy starfighter, as they can escape into space, and the F-16 can't follow
• No shields

DESCRIPTION
The F-16 is easily the best atmospheric aircraft the GA can field. It excels at denying enemy forces air support, and can even strafe ground targets. If equipped with bombs, it can become a fighter-bomber, since the majority of the aircraft's missiles are stored in its underbelly bay. As the F-16 cannot easily maneuver in space, its carrier must get close to the atmosphere to allow the aircraft safe passage to the skies below.