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| − | Based on the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy]]'s ('''RINN''') experience with the [[Wikipedia:Sea_Harrier|Sea Harrier FRS.1]] and the [[Wikipedia:Harrier_II|Harrier II FA.3]], the Senior Service demanded to have another vertical/short take-off and landing ('''V/STOL''') or [[Wikipedia:STOVL|short take-off and vertical landing]] ('''STOVL''') aircraft succeed it. Of existing designs, the [[Wikipedia:Yakovlev Yak-141|Yakovlev Yak-41M]], the [[Wikipedia:Lockheed Martin|Lockheed Martin]] [[Wikipedia:F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II]], and [[Sarzonia]]'s Avalon Aerospace SZ-1 Vulture offered the best values. Yet all three designs used additional lift engines that | + | Based on the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy]]'s ('''RINN''') experience with the [[Wikipedia:Sea_Harrier|Sea Harrier FRS.1]] and the [[Wikipedia:Harrier_II|Harrier II FA.3]], the Senior Service demanded to have another vertical/short take-off and landing ('''V/STOL''') or [[Wikipedia:STOVL|short take-off and vertical landing]] ('''STOVL''') aircraft succeed it. Of existing designs, the [[Wikipedia:Yakovlev Yak-141|Yakovlev Yak-41M]], the [[Wikipedia:Lockheed Martin|Lockheed Martin]] [[Wikipedia:F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II]], and [[Sarzonia]]'s Avalon Aerospace SZ-1 Vulture offered the best values. Yet all three designs used additional lift engines that minimized the great flexibility and surprising maneuverability offered by the ducted fan Pegasus engines. |
| − | In keeping with the desire to maintain the Harrier's exceptional | + | In keeping with the desire to maintain the Harrier's exceptional maneuverability without compromising on the superlative characteristics offered by the Vulture design — the latter a top-class fighter and light attack aircraft in its own right — the Detmerian Aerospace team opted for an after burning hybrid fan design with plenum chamber burning for the forward pair of ducted fans. The overpowered engine is slightly less efficient than that in the Vulture but permits "viffing" (vectoring in forward flight) and other moves that will cause your enemies' eyes to water. |
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| − | The Sea Fury possesses the ARG.232 fire-control [[Wikipedia:Active_Electronically_Scanned_Array|radar]]. The ARG.232 is a scaled-down version of the ARG.231 Hel radar used in the [[DAS-2 Spectre|Spectre]] and is | + | The Sea Fury possesses the ARG.232 fire-control [[Wikipedia:Active_Electronically_Scanned_Array|radar]]. The ARG.232 is a scaled-down version of the ARG.231 Hel radar used in the [[DAS-2 Spectre|Spectre]] and is optimized for finding low-level air and surface targets over both sea and ground. The same electronic scanning technology allows false signals to be banished from the pilot's radar display, while providing a more in-depth view of targets, including finding alternates that might have otherwise remained hidden by use of synthetic apertures. Like the Hel, the ARG.232 can be used as a receiver, allowing it to track enemy aircraft or radar sites through their emissions, and as a jammer over its frequency range. And that frequency range is broad, permitting the ARG.232 to jump between frequencies minimizing the possibility of intercept. The ARG.232's range as an active array is 110nm (204km). |
The Sea Fury has an AAS.233 forward looking infrared array with a wide focal plane to target enemy aircraft and positions for quick and stealthy attacks. The aircraft possesses its own laser designator with which it may illuminate a target for attack with its own laser guided munitions, removing the requirement of endangering two aircraft or forward observation teams on each run. | The Sea Fury has an AAS.233 forward looking infrared array with a wide focal plane to target enemy aircraft and positions for quick and stealthy attacks. The aircraft possesses its own laser designator with which it may illuminate a target for attack with its own laser guided munitions, removing the requirement of endangering two aircraft or forward observation teams on each run. | ||
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| Constructor: | Detmerian Aerospace | |||
| Type: | STOVL fighter | |||
| Crew: | 1/2 | |||
| Powerplant: | IMW ATG-10F | |||
| Payload (Max.): | 7350 kg (16,204 lb) | |||
| Operators: | Jimnam, Praetonia, UKIN | |||
Based on the Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy's (RINN) experience with the Sea Harrier FRS.1 and the Harrier II FA.3, the Senior Service demanded to have another vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) or short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft succeed it. Of existing designs, the Yakovlev Yak-41M, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, and Sarzonia's Avalon Aerospace SZ-1 Vulture offered the best values. Yet all three designs used additional lift engines that minimized the great flexibility and surprising maneuverability offered by the ducted fan Pegasus engines.
In keeping with the desire to maintain the Harrier's exceptional maneuverability without compromising on the superlative characteristics offered by the Vulture design — the latter a top-class fighter and light attack aircraft in its own right — the Detmerian Aerospace team opted for an after burning hybrid fan design with plenum chamber burning for the forward pair of ducted fans. The overpowered engine is slightly less efficient than that in the Vulture but permits "viffing" (vectoring in forward flight) and other moves that will cause your enemies' eyes to water.
Weapons
The Sea Fury has two internal bays for 1,000 lb. (454 kg), 500 kg, or smaller bombs and two side missile bays for either a GWS.74A Kestrel or similarly sized missile, allowing the aircraft to venture swiftly and steathily into enemy airspace to dispatch its targets. The Sea Fury may carry an external payload as well, granting a larger radius of action and weapons carrying capabilities.
Systems
The Sea Fury possesses the ARG.232 fire-control radar. The ARG.232 is a scaled-down version of the ARG.231 Hel radar used in the Spectre and is optimized for finding low-level air and surface targets over both sea and ground. The same electronic scanning technology allows false signals to be banished from the pilot's radar display, while providing a more in-depth view of targets, including finding alternates that might have otherwise remained hidden by use of synthetic apertures. Like the Hel, the ARG.232 can be used as a receiver, allowing it to track enemy aircraft or radar sites through their emissions, and as a jammer over its frequency range. And that frequency range is broad, permitting the ARG.232 to jump between frequencies minimizing the possibility of intercept. The ARG.232's range as an active array is 110nm (204km).
The Sea Fury has an AAS.233 forward looking infrared array with a wide focal plane to target enemy aircraft and positions for quick and stealthy attacks. The aircraft possesses its own laser designator with which it may illuminate a target for attack with its own laser guided munitions, removing the requirement of endangering two aircraft or forward observation teams on each run.
The Sea Fury, like the Spectre, is equipped with the standard Link 17 datalink permitting coordinated attack and defence strategies and tactics. Linked aircraft can assign targets for other aircraft so that munitions are not wasted.
In terms of defences, the Sea Fury is remarkably well-equipped. The aircraft possesses the same electronic countermeasures systems as the Spectre, notably the ALR.217 Sif radar warning system, the ALR.218 laser warning receiver, the ALR.227 launch detection system, and the ALQ.228 self-protection jammer. The Sea Fury may carry two Cuckoo towed countermeasures, deployed from the wing-folds. The two outermost wing stations are able to carry the GDS.94 Flamingo autonomous decoy. There is also room for six thirty cell countermeasures ejectors. These systems are tied into the AEQ.239 threat management system (TMS) which can operate automatically or in conjunction with pilot input, and the AEX.255 Glower target recognition system (TRS) to process and prosecute enemy threats.
Characteristics (single-seat DAS-3 unless noted)
Crew:
DAS-3F (FA.1): 1
DAS-3T (T.2): 2, trainee and trainer (tandem) or pilot and observer
Variants
DAS-3F (FA.1): Lightweight fighter-bomber: $45 million
DAS-3T (T.2): Combat-capable trainer: $46 million
Wings: Span: 10.7 m, 8.7 m (folded); Wing area: 33.23 m2
Fuselage:
DAS-3F: Length: 15.27 m; Height: 4.45m
DAS-3T: Length: 16.70 m; Height: 4.63m
Powerplant: Isselmere Motor Works ATG-10F hybrid fan with plenum chamber burning (PCB) (142 kN mil. (14480kgf, 31,965 lb), 164 kN (16723 kgf, 36,917 lb) with PCB)
Mass:
DAS-3F: Empty: 8803 kg (19,407.3 lbs); Clean take-off: 13671.25 kg (30,139.95 lbs); Maximum vertical take-off: 13365.1 kg (29,465 lbs) w/o PCB, 15611.29 kg (34,417 lbs) w/ PCB; Maximum conventional take-off: 21000 kg (46,297 lb)
DAS-3T: Empty: 9337 kg (20,584.56 lbs); Clean take-off: 14035.25 kg (30,942.43 lbs); Maximum conventional take-off: 21000 kg
Performance: Maximum velocity (clean, at altitude): 2,017 km/h+ (1,254 mph, Mach 1.9+), (with AAMs) Mach 1.65+, (clean, sea level): 1,300 km/h; Range (maximum, hi-lo-hi): 650 nm (1,204 km), (ferry) 4,000 km+
Payload: Maximum (STO w/ PCB): 7350 kg (16,204 lb), generally 6804 kg (15,000 lb)
Weapons (internal): RINO ACA.41 30×173mm cannon (125 rounds), 2 bomb bays (575 kg each), 2 missile bays (200 kg each, capable of housing 1 × GWS.74A Kestrel)
Hardpoints/stations: 8, 4 each wing (300 kg (outboard), 250 kg (wing-fold), 2 × 2000 kg each (inboard))
Fuel fraction: 0.32
Thrust loading:
DAS-3F: Military: 1.12 (clean)-0.69 (max. take-off); PCB: 1.29 (clean)-0.80 (max. take-off)
DAS-3T: Military: 1.03 (clean)-0.69 (max. take-off); PCB: 1.19 (clean)-0.80 (max. take-off)
Wing loading:
DAS-3F: Clean take-off: 411.4 kg/m2; Maximum take-off: 632 kg/m2
DAS-3T: Clean take-off: 422.4 kg/m2; Maximum take-off: 632 kg/m2
Electronics suite (DAS-3F)
Computers: AEQ.11 environmental awareness module; 3 × AEI.13 fuel and stores management modules; 4 × AEW.14 flight control modules; AEL.14 ground crew accessible module; 3 × AEQ.16 engine control and monitoring units; AEQ.239 threat management system
Computer systems: AEI.6 operating system
Displays: IDU.215 damage control; IDU.257 threat management display; AVQ.63 head-up display; IDU.262 hybrid navigation system; IDU.272 fuel and engine; IDU.265 horizontal situation display; 3 × IDU.266 multifunction displays; AVQ.71 helmet-mounted display/sight
Radars: ARG.232
Optronics: AAS.233 infra-red search and tracking turret; ASQ.240 forward sector optronics (APQ.229 laser designator/range-finder,AVS.230 charge-coupled device)
Navigation: ARN.207 millimetric Doppler altimeter; ARN.225 TACAN aerial; ASN.252 hybrid navigation system (APN.249 laser ring gyro INS, ASN.250 GPS); ARN.253 ILS aerial; AEN.255 terrain profiling and matching; ASW.264 autopilot; ASN.265 microwave landing system
Communications: JSC.17A(V)2 multifunction information distribution system (MIDS); ARC.223 satellite communications system; ZSW.259 secure drone control datalink; ARC.291 HF aerial; ARC.292 VHF antenna; ARQ.293 ADF aerial; 2 × ARC.301 UHF aerials; ARC.302 L-band aerial; 2 × ARC.303 S-band aerials
Electronic countermeasures/Electronic support measures:
Assessment: ASX.254 combined interrogator transponder (CIT); AEX.255 Glower target recognition system (TRS)
Warning: ALR.217 Sif RWR; ALR.218 LWR; AAR.219 missile plume detectors; ALR.227 launch warning indicators
Countermeasures: ALE.209 countermeasures ejectors (6 × 30-cell); ALQ.212 Cuckoo towed deception jammers (2 × 3-cell); ALQ.228 self-protection jammer; ALI.261 integrated countermeasures system (ICMS)
Bases
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