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| By AARON SKETCHLEY (aaronsketch@HOTdelete_thisMAIL.com) | Ver 1.1 2014.08.31 |
| Mechanic: All 01B: VF Masterpieces Seen From Their Development Ancestry (VF-17 Series / VF-19 Series / VF-22 Series) |
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First Half Of the 2030's
2034 Start of Development
Developer: Shinsei Industry
Up: Prototype [Plus] YF-19
Options: For The YF-19 Series
Left: YF-19 [Plus] FAST Packs
Left: YF-19 [Plus] Fold Booster
Left: VF-19 Kai [7] Sound Booster
Left: VF-19 [7] Endo And Exo-Atmospheric Boosters
2040's
VF-19 Excalibur Aircraft Variations
Developer: Shinsei Industry
Officially Adopted In 2041
Although this aircraft boasted an overwhelming manoeuvrability, it had the weakness of having picky controllability. As a result of repeatedly reforming this problem, it was cancelled at the B model stage level, which had become the VF-19's genuine mass production type. The E and F models had improved stability as a result of changes to the shape of the fuselage.
Officially Adopted Aircraft
Up: Initial Mass Production Type [Other] VF-19A
Up: Latter Mass Production Type [7] VF-19F
For Personal Use
Up: Special Specification Type [7] VF-19 Kai "Nekki Basara Special" (Fire Valkyrie)
Improved Aircraft
Up: Sensor Functionally Enhanced Type [D7] VF-19P
The Significance Of The Appearance Of The General Galaxy Co.
From the First Interstellar War, the integration and arrangement of the dispersed VF development manufacturers advanced. Otec, which was an OTM Research Institution, and several companies amalgamated in 2017 and founded the General Galaxy Co.. That company continued to be cultivated as an OTM authority, and it developed VFs one after another that abundantly incorporated Zentraadi technology. They showed that the Earth side had come to be able to make good use of the Zentraadi technology.
First Half Of the 2020's
Developer: Stonewell / Bellcom
Up: Prototype [Other] VF-X-10
2022 Start Of Mass Production
Up: Mass Production Aircraft [Other] VF-9 Cutlass
End Of The 2020's
2028 Start Of Mass Production
Up: Mass Production Aircraft [Other] VF-14 Nightmare
Latter Half Of the 2030's
VF-17 Nightmare Aircraft Variations
Developer: General Galaxy
[On Pg 06] A stealth model VF that made good use of passive stealth technology. Although its cost is comparatively high, the greatness of its firepower and manoeuvrability is highly valued, and it was operated as a special operations aircraft.
2037 Start Of Mass Production
Up: Mass Production Aircraft [7] VF-17D
Options: For The VF-17 Series
Up: [7] Super Parts for the VF-17
Up: [7] Radome for the VF-17
First Half Of the 2030's
2034 Start of Development
Developer: General Galaxy
Down: Prototype [Plus] YF-21
Aircraft Variations From The 2050's
Up: Custom Type For Ace Pilots [TF] VF-19 ADVANCE
VF-17 Nightmare Aircraft Variations Con't
Down: Improved Version For Commanders [7] VF-17S
Down: Special Specification Type [7] VF-17T Kai
Options: For The VF-17 Series Con't
Right: [7] Sound Booster for the VF-17T Kai
Up: [7] Fold Booster for the VF-17
First Half Of the 2030's Con't
Options: For The VF-22 Series
Down: [Plus] FAST Packs for the YF-21
Down: [Plus] Fold Booster for the YF-21
Innovations Due To The AVF Project
The AVF Project took place in the form of a competition between the Shinsei Industry developed YF-19 and the General Galaxy YF-21. The former boldly brushes up existing technology and pursues manoeuvrability to its utmost limit, and the latter featured an advanced level that incorporated an abundance of new technology. Thus, the development of both aircraft produced results that advanced technological innovation, such as the evolution of Active Stealth and the miniaturization of Pinpoint Barriers.
The Latter Half Of The 2040's To The End Of The 2050's
VF-171 Nightmare Plus Aircraft Variations
Developer: General Galaxy
A re-design of the VF-17. It was developed as a replacement aircraft for the VF-19 and VF-22, whose deployment didn't go forward due to such things as their high cost and the shortage of pilots with sufficient skill for them.
2046 Maiden Flight
Left: Mass Production Type [F, TF] VF-171
Left: Anti-Vajra Improved Type [F] VF-171EX
Left:Improved Aircraft For Reconnaissance [F] RVF-171EX
Right:Improved Aircraft For Reconnaissance [F] RVF-171
Options: For The VF-171 Series
Up: [TF] Armoured Pack
Up: [F] Armoured Pack
The 2040's
VF-22 Sturmvogel Aircraft Variations
Developer: General Galaxy
A Special Operations Aircraft that became the successor to the VF-17. Although it has manoeuvrability and stealthiness that surpasses that of the VF-17, the production number was small because its cost also exceeded that of the VF-17.
Adopted As A Special Operations Aircraft In Dec. 2042
Down: Mass Production Aircraft [Other] VF-22
Down: Improved Type For Commanders [7] VF-22S
Captions (from Pg 05):
Red Line: YF-19 > VF-19 > to the YF-24
Blue Line: VF-X-10 > VF-9 > VF-14 > YF-21 > VF-22 > merges with red/to the YF-24
Orange Line: VF-14 > VF-17 > VF-171
Caption: At first, this aircraft's testing was rough going. After Isamu Dyson, who has prodigious flying sense, came to serve as the test pilot, its said that the YF-19's testing advanced rapidly.
Characteristics Of The YF-19/VF-19
- overwhelming manoeuvrability acquired by introducing forward swept wings and aerodynamic controllers
- introduction of super AI-using avionics and the Third Generation Active Stealth
- improved close hand-to-hand combat abilities by applying the adoption of a Pinpoint Barrier
VF-19 Excalibur
The "Sacred Sword" That Permitted Only Competent Pilots To Board It
The officially adopted type of YF-19. Although it inherited the excellent manoeuvrability of the prototype, it was concurrently an aircraft that had a high degree of control difficulty. Also, there were problems with cost, and it wasn't mass deployed, which was against the concept of what was at first the next main VF.
Left: VF-19A
The appearance and performance are almost unchanged from the YF-19 in the initial production model. It stopped at a small production number because it's an aircraft that also chooses its rider, and was operated as a special operations aircraft for ace pilots. This type is famous as the aircraft of Aegis Fokker, who was attached to the Earth Unified Forces 727th Independent Squadron VF-X Ravens.
The Points Modified From The YF-19
- some parts, including the camera eye, were changed and realigned upon mass production
- removal of the auxiliary cockpit seat
Left: VF-19F
A model where changes were added to the fuselage shape and the Aircraft Control OS, in order to improve controllability. For that reason, its production number is comparatively high.
The Points Modified From The VF-19A
- installed engines changed to the FF-2550F
- enlargement of the main wings
- abolition of some of the aerodynamic devices, including the canard wings
Left: VF-19S
An improved model for commanders. Its design is based on the F model, and its head has been changed to one that is similar to the other S model aircraft up until then. Based on its operational purpose, only a small number was produced.
The Points Modified From The VF-19F
- the installed engines changed to the FF-2550J
- the head exchanged to an exclusive one that has an additional four Anti-Aircraft Laser Machine-Guns
VF-19 Excalibur Improved Variations
The VF-19 is also an aircraft from the time when emigrants advanced in the New Macross Class, and many Emigrant Fleets produced original variants. Also, as the people who can control this aircraft was inevitably restricted to ace pilots or people who are commensurate with that, there were few pilots who could display legendary activities with the VF-19's excellent airframe performance.
Left: VF-19 Kai "Nekki Basara Special" (Fire Valkyrie) The custom aircraft for Nekki Basara, who is the vocalist of the rock band "Fire Bomber". Its exterior and cockpit have been greatly changed.
The Points Modified From The VF-19F
- the head has been exchanged for an exclusive one that has a "mouth"
- installed engines changed to the FF-2550F
- control method has been changed to a Guitar-type Control Stick.
Left: VF-19P
An enhanced fixed armament type that was deployed in the Patrol Corps of the frontier planet Zola. It uses an original head that has enhanced sensor systems.
The Points Modified From The VF-19F
- the head has been exchanged to an exclusive one that uses a permeable visor
- mounting of Space-Time Resonance Speaker Units
- leg ventral fins added
Left: VF-19 ADVANCE
The personal aircraft of Isamu Dyson, who was the YF-19's test pilot. The base aircraft is a VF-19E with parts from the A model and the AI that was installed in the YF-19 built into it.
The Points Modified From The VF-19E
- some of the parts changed to ones from the VF-19A
- the AI installed in the avionics changed to the YF-19's AI
- appropriates the Large Booster Super Parts for the VF-25
Options For The YF-19/VF-19
There are a lot of comparatively large options because the aircraft has surplus thrust. Also, due to the advancement of the Active Stealth technology, stealthiness is maintained even in an equipped state.
Left: VF-19 Endo And Exo-Atmospheric Boosters
An option that extends combat endurance and improves manoeuvrability.
Right: YF-19 FAST Packs
Even though they are compact, they greatly improve the YF-19's cruising range in space.
Down: Sound Booster For The VF-19 Kai
The Sound Booster is equipped with two Space-Time Resonance Sound Speakers that emit Sound Energy. It is also able to act autonomously.
Options For The YF-21/VF-22
The things called the options for this aircraft are few because from the start this aircraft's production number was small and it was technically delicate.
Right: YF-21 FAST Packs
Although the aircraft's functions are approximately the same as those for the YF-19, in order to maintain stealthiness, they were miniaturized to the utmost limit.
Options For The VF-17
As the VF-17 has surplus thrust, it was able to support large options. By freely using those large options, the VF-17 could cope with a wide range of missions.
Left: Super Parts
Firepower oriented Super Parts which are equipped with Large-Calibre Beam Guns and a large quantity of missiles.
Right: Sound Booster For The VF-17T Kai
Although the functions are unchanged from those in the VF-19 Kai's Sound Booster, the VF-17T Kai's Sound Booster has superior output.
Options For The VF-171EX
While proliferating in order to deal with the Vajra, options with Heavy Armaments and Heavy Armour at levels not seen up until then were prepared for the VF-171EX.
Right: Armoured Pack
Although it ruined the VF-171EX's stealth functions, it greatly improved the defensive capabilities.
VF-9 Cutlass
An Ambitious Work That Has A Challenging Airframe Structure
An aircraft that was developed with the concept of being a small, light fighter aircraft. Among the VFs from the same era, it excels in acceleration and ascending performance from the lightening of the airframe, and it has great air combat abilities within the atmosphere.
The Points Modified From The VF-X-10
- adoption of a drastic transformation mechanism due to using OTM
- high manoeuvrability by lightening the airframe and using FF-2019 engines
- reduced payload caused by the airframe size and transformation mechanism
VF-14 Vampire
The Sky Vampire That Is Proud Of A Sold Airframe
The VF that competed with the VF-11 for the seat of the main successor aircraft. Although it wasn't adopted as the main aircraft, it was officially adopted in the form of licenced production.
Characteristics Of The VF-14
- a long cruising range and payload size because it's a large aircraft
- long service life originates in the solid fuselage structure
- abundance of fixed armaments
VF-17 Nightmare
The Stealth Type Heavy VF That Brings Bad Dreams To The Enemy
An aircraft that was developed based on the knowhow of the VF-14. Its concept is pinpoint attacks on positions, and for that reason the VF-17 is endowed with indispensable passive stealth.
Left: VF-17D
The standard type, which has the highest production number among the VF-17. Even though the airframe is in the heavyweight class, the VF-17D acquired high manoeuvrability as a result of it using the FF-2100X engine, which boasts twice the output of the main fighter VF-11's FF-2025G engine. The VF-17D was mainly operated in elite units.
Characteristics Of The VF-17
- high stealth performance acquired from such things as completely internally stowing the weapons
- high manoeuvrability due to the adoption of new model engines
- high firepower arising from an abundance of internal guns
Left: VF-17S
The commander type that uses improved engines and an exclusive head unit that has enhanced communication functions. The engines have about 10% improved thrust and manoeuvrability has been improved.
The Points Modified From The VF-17D
- expanded head Anti-Aircraft Laser Guns (two barrels -> four barrels)
- enhanced search operation and communication functions
- engines exchanged for improved models
Left: VF-17T Kai
A custom aircraft operated by Sound Force. Based on the two-seater VF-17T, care has been applied throughout the details in order to support the emission and amplification of Song Energy.
The Points Modified From The VF-17D
- changed airframe shape
- uses improved FF-2100X engines
- the cockpit and control system has been greatly changed
VF-171 Nightmare Plus
A Redesigned VF-17 That Increases Its All-Purposefulness
A redesigned aircraft that incorporates the technology of the 2050's into the VF-17. By introducing a Pinpoint Barrier System and improving the avionics, it was finished as an easy to handle aircraft.
The Points Modified From The VF-17
- reduction in the airframe's vertical thickness due to the redesign
- adoption of the Pinpoint Barrier System
- improved controllability by introducing new avionics
Right: VF-171EX
An improved version of the VF-171 that drastically enhanced such things as the engine output, anti-G equipment, and armaments, in order to oppose the Vajra. In reality, it has an existence that can be referred to as the superior aircraft in the VF-17 series.
The Points Modified From The VF-171
- uses FF-2550F engines
- adopts the newest Energy Conversion Armour
- has an EX-Gear System installed in it
Right: RVF-171EX
A reconnaissance and early-warning type that equips a VF-171EX with an improved Aegis Pack. Aircraft that have QF-4000 Ghost control functions also exist.
The Points Modified From The VF-171EX
- equipped with the Aegis Pack (Radome + Stabilizer Fin)
- change of OS to one that goes hand in hand with electronic warfare
YF-21
Another Wing That Had A Lot Of New Technology Introduced Into It
The YF-19's rival aircraft in the AVF Project. As the body uses composite materials, its possible to change its shape, and by freely using that, the YF-21 organically changes to optimize its aerodynamics. Also, it uses a brainwave control system and avionics, named BDI, as equipment original to the YF-21.
Characteristics Of The YF-21/VF-22
- mounts shape-changing main wings that were implemented by adopting advanced materials
- adoption of BDI and the Third Generation Active Stealth System
- built-in Pinpoint Barrier System
VF-22 Sturmvogel II
The Special Mission Aircraft That Elevated The Total Ability Of The General Galaxy Co.
The officially adopted model of the YF-21. Except for the canopy and Battroid face, its externals are almost unchanged from the YF-21. The BDI System, which had idiosyncrasies that are too strong for a control system, was changed to a normal control system. The production number was small, as the VF-22's cost is high in proportion to its performance.
The Points Modified From The YF-21
- partial modification of the fuselage shape
- miniaturization of the armament stations
- control system changed to a normal one