Some Notes:
* I chose the F-4E since I had the most info on it. The version below
represents one from a later batch, without the arrestor gear (dropped in
the USAF version) and replacing the fuselage fuel bladders with self-sealing
tanks (which reduced tankage by 139 gallons). Total fuel tankage is correct,
but the number and size of fuel tanks is not known (except for the 95 gallon
tank, installed at the fuselage rear to counterbalance the M61A).
* I couldn't find a very comprehensive listing of the installed electronics,
so what appears below is a best guess. Of the four computers, one is for
combat and the other three are for flight (primary, two backups)
* I arrived at the body volume by adding to it until top speed roughly
matched the figure I had. Yes, I know that some 2/3 of the volume has nothing
in it, but it was the only way to reach the top speed of 1430 mph without
reducing engine size. Official stall speed was 151 mph -- the numbers below
are off, whichever way you look at it. The loaded weight is a bit high,
but the only place to cut weight is by making the body more expensive (and
thus lighter).
Subassemblies: Body +4, two High Agility Wings +3, three Retractable
Small Wheels +2
P&P: two afterburning turbojets (23,740 lbs total thrust),
produces 237 kW power
Fuel: 1855 gallons jet fuel (fire chance: 7) in two two light
self sealing wing tanks (315 gallons each) and five light self-sealing
fuselage tanks (one 95 gallons, two 290 gallon, two 275 gallon), 1.73 hours
Occ: 2 NCS
Cargo: 1450 cf empty space
| Armor | All | ||||
| Body | 2/5 | ||||
| Wings | 2/5 | ||||
| Wheels | 2/5 |
Weaponry
M61A 20mm cannon [Bo:F] (639 SAPHE)
4 * 500 lb hardpoints [Bo:U] (4 Sparrow missiles)
1 * 3250 lb hardpoint [Bo:U] (varies; can also hold one 600 gallon
drop tank)
4 * 3250 hardpoints [Wing:U] (varies, normally 2-4 Sidewinders)
Equipment
Body: long range scrambled radio, 2 * IFF, 4 * dedicated micro
computers, 2x terminals, flight recorder, digital recon camera, inertial
navigation system, advanced radar detector, advanced bombsight, laser designator
(5 miles), laser spot tracker (5 miles), terrain following radar, 2-man
environmental controls, 12 man-hours limited life support, fire extinguisher
system, autopilot, 2 * ejector G-seats, fire extinguisher system
Statistics
| Size: 17'x38'x63' | Payload: 28375 lbs | Lwt: 52724 lbs (26.36 tons) |
| Volume: 3022 cf (Size Mod: +4) | Maint.: 12 hours | Price: $2,810,000 |
HT: 12
HP: 3474 [body], 794 [each wing]
Loaded, no afterburner
| aSpeed: 861 | aAccel: 9 | aDecel: 28 | aMR: 7 | aSR: 4 | aDrag: 240.3 |
Unloaded, no afterburner
| aSpeed: 955 | aAccel: 14 | aDecel: 44 | aMR: 11 | aSR: 4 | aDrag: 195.3 |
Design Notes
Frame is expensive medium for 2680 cf superior streamlined body, 208
cf wings and 134 cf wheels.