RF-X Engine

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The RF-X Engine is a special engine designed for missiles used by Asgarnieu. "RF-X" means Randomly Firing (Experimental) Engine. It was tested in December, 2006.

Design

The RF-X is designed to fire the engine at different intervals, conserving fuel and extending range.

The fuel used is a mixture of the pure forms of Oxygen, Methane, Propane, and Isobutane. When combined, they form a highly-combustible liquid that is extremely volatile. It is ignited by a piezeoelectric unit that is electronically fired.

The rocket is designed to fire at different intervals, instructed by the guidance system of the missile. It is designed to shut off when turning, allowing the missile to glide, and to glide when locked on to a target such as a slow aircraft. It fires when near an aircraft, speeding up and ramming into the aircraft.

Useage

The RF-X is slated to replace all current rocket engines in missiles used by Asgarnieu. From the time that the engine is first used to the time it is replaced, the engine will be incorporated into all possible designs.