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| − | The F-3 FireCat is the latest variant of the F-3 HellCat II, [[Phoenix Dynamix]]'s famous variable geometry naval fighter. | + | |
| − | {{Template: Phoenix Dynamix}} | + | The '''F-3 FireCat''' is the latest variant of the '''F-3 HellCat II''', [[Phoenix Dynamix]]'s famous variable geometry naval fighter. |
| + | =F-3 FireCat= | ||
| + | The F-3 FireCat Variable Geometry Naval Fighter replaced the original F-3 HellCat II. The FireCat is more advanced than many land based fighters and is optimized for use aboard aircraft carriers and salt-water environments. The FireCat features variable geometry wings with 8 swiveling hardpoints, as well as 6 regular fuselage hardpoints. Advanced phased array radar is also included since it was necessary to accommodate the Phoenix missiles. The FireCat is a the successor to the F-14 Tomcat and the HellCat II. High speed, high maneuverability and low observability make it a capable fighter. | ||
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| + | ==Specifications== | ||
| + | :'''Crew''': 1 | ||
| + | :'''Powerplant''': (2) A(2) PD J101-430 afterburning turbofans | ||
| + | :'''Service Ceiling''': 60,000 feet | ||
| + | :'''Maximum Speed''':Mach 2.5+ | ||
| + | ==Armament== | ||
| + | :(1) 25mm Gatling Gun w/ 600 rounds of TPM ammo | ||
| + | :(6) AIM-54 Phoenix/AIM-57 Super Phoenix or (4) Anti-Tank/Ship/Radar Missiles on Fuselage hardpoints | ||
| + | :(6) AIM-120H AMRAAM on swiveling wing hardpoints | ||
| + | :(2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2) AIM-132 ASRAAM on swiveling wing hardpoints | ||
| + | ==Counter Measures== | ||
| + | :(30) RR-133A/AL Chaff Countermeasures | ||
| + | :(30) MJU-51/D Advanced Infrared Flare | ||
| + | :AN/ALQ-179 ECM pod | ||
| + | :ALR-56Y Radar Warning Receiver | ||
| + | {{Template:Phoenix Dynamix}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Fighter aircraft]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:54, 21 July 2007
The F-3 FireCat is the latest variant of the F-3 HellCat II, Phoenix Dynamix's famous variable geometry naval fighter.
F-3 FireCat
The F-3 FireCat Variable Geometry Naval Fighter replaced the original F-3 HellCat II. The FireCat is more advanced than many land based fighters and is optimized for use aboard aircraft carriers and salt-water environments. The FireCat features variable geometry wings with 8 swiveling hardpoints, as well as 6 regular fuselage hardpoints. Advanced phased array radar is also included since it was necessary to accommodate the Phoenix missiles. The FireCat is a the successor to the F-14 Tomcat and the HellCat II. High speed, high maneuverability and low observability make it a capable fighter.
Specifications
- Crew: 1
- Powerplant: (2) A(2) PD J101-430 afterburning turbofans
- Service Ceiling: 60,000 feet
- Maximum Speed:Mach 2.5+
Armament
- (1) 25mm Gatling Gun w/ 600 rounds of TPM ammo
- (6) AIM-54 Phoenix/AIM-57 Super Phoenix or (4) Anti-Tank/Ship/Radar Missiles on Fuselage hardpoints
- (6) AIM-120H AMRAAM on swiveling wing hardpoints
- (2) AIM-9X Sidewinder or (2) AIM-132 ASRAAM on swiveling wing hardpoints
Counter Measures
- (30) RR-133A/AL Chaff Countermeasures
- (30) MJU-51/D Advanced Infrared Flare
- AN/ALQ-179 ECM pod
- ALR-56Y Radar Warning Receiver
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