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By AARON SKETCHLEY (aaronsketch@HOTdelete_thisMAIL.com) Ver 3.1 2016.02.21
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VT-1 Valkyrie Trainer

BACKGROUND

The VT-1 is a two-seater model conversion training plane, manufactured by licensee Northrom, that brought up the initial VF-1 pilots. The VT-1, along with the VE-1 ELINT Seeker, are the two-seater specification types in the VF-1 series. Even though the VT-1 is a design that was modified for space operation, it isn't exclusively for space and is able to fly in an atmosphere without trouble.
A number of improvements are seen in crew survivability in space in the VT-1 and VE-1 over the VF-1D, which was the model-conversion trainer in the initial period of the VF-1's deployment, and had the same two-seater type nose block. Specifically, the cockpit specifications were changed to 3MCCS-2, which was able to enhance the capacity of such things as the emergency power supply and oxygen tank by about 15%. The first generation VT-1 and VE-1 that were produced by the Block 6 order in mid-2009 are the first VF-1 to have adopted this new cockpit specification.
Aside from the nose block, the airframe and basic design are hardly changed and correspond to the Block 7 and 8 VF-1, which are referred to as the middle period model of the VF-1. However, because the position where the center of the body divides has been changed due to the balance of the extended nose block, the layout of the internal equipment follows that of the Block 4 D model.
The head unit's design was simplified, as the laser gun was used in the VF-1A. The wing area and how the back booster pack folds up are different, as an air combat capability wasn't required in the VT-1. Attitude control thrusters and additional sensors have been added to the tips of the main wings, and the vertical stabilizers were also changed. Because of that, the storage of the tail block has had a stop-gap treatment, due to the changes to the dorsal shape. Naturally the changes generate an effect on the manoeuvrability of the VT-1 when operated within the atmosphere, because the VT-1's priority when used in combat is low, the effect is ignored.
The Block 10 and 13 VE-1 and VT-1 (produced in mid-2010 and the first half of 2012) were both produced with wiring for use as electronic warfare craft. They could be adapted to multiple uses by changing the equipment that the rear seat personnel operates, depending on the operation.
After the First Interstellar War, when the VF-1 began to surrender the regular unit seat to new models, in addition to some of the latter period production models being used as electronic warfare craft that have equipment identical to the VE-1, surplus VT-1 were put to use in such roles as attack craft and control instruction craft.
In the 2020s, one could say that the VT-1 almost finished the role as training craft in model-conversion, as even trainees often have to handle a single-seat aircraft from the beginning - due to the spread of highly-accurate simulators. In addition to some of the VT-1 airframes being in active service as a forward air control craft, some were disposed of to civilians with ability-limited editions of such things as the avionics. These were designated VT-1C (= Customer).
The VT-1 assigned to such roles as attack craft and forward air control craft had their vertical stabilizers exchanged for normal sized ones. When the airframes received remodelling to an attack craft specification, such things as the head turret, main wings and tails were exchanged for A model equipment (corresponding to Block 12).
68* VT-1 were produced in total; 44 in Block 6 (mid 2008), 12 in Block 10 (mid 2010) and 12 in Block 13 (2012).

*Not including the VT-1 that were produced after the mass-production of the VF-1 ceases in 2013.

Vehicle Type: All-regime Training Variable Fighter and Tactical Combat Battroid
Class: Variable Vehicle
Crew: two-seater, with crew in Marty & Beck Mk-7 Kai zero/zero ejection seats
Manufacturer: Northrom
Government: Unified Government
Customer: Unified Space Air Force, Navy and Space Forces

Variants:

MDC BY LOCATION:

Location MDC Location MDC
Head
Arms (2)
Hands (2)
Legs & Thrusters (2)
(1) Main Body
(2) Pilot Compartment/Escape Pod
Main Wings (2)
60
90 each
30 each
180 each
340
200
100 each
Tails (2)
GU-11 Gun Pod
(3) NR-BP-T1 Rocket Booster Packs (2)
(3)(4) Tail unit booster
(3) NR-FB-T1 & CTB-04 Leg Packs (2)
(3) NP-AU-T1 Arm Pods (2)
(3) Atmospheric Escape Booster
45 each
100
75 each
45
125 each
50 each
150

SPEEDS

Battroid GERWALK: Fighter:
  • RUNNING: 160 kmph
  • LEAPING: 9 m high or 15.2 m long without thrusters
  • FLYING: 500 kmph
  • RUNNING: 100 kmph
  • FLYING: 500 kmph
  • FLYING: Mach 2.71+ at 10,000 m, Mach 3.87 at 30,000 and higher above sea level (fighter mode); +20% to maximum speed (with FAST Packs)
  • MAXIMUM RATE OF ASCENT: 15,000 m/minute
  • CEILING: satellite orbit (when using a booster)

    • All Modes:

  • CRUISING RANGE: virtually unlimited within an atmosphere The VT-1 is able to reach the edge of space over an Earth-sized planet. However, it burns through almost all of its fuel load in the process. Thereafter, the VT-1 is ineffective for combat maneuvers and it should proceed to a refueling station as soon as possible.
  • VTOL CAPABILITY: in GERWALK and Battroid. Max hovering time using 13,000 kg x2 thrust: 70 seconds; using 11,500 kg x2 thrust: 420 seconds.
  • G limit: +7 (in space)
  • OPERATIONAL UNDERWATER DEPTH: 100 m (Battroid & GERWALK)
  • OPTIONAL: Atmospheric-escape Booster system with enough fuel for one trip to orbit. Must be ejected once used.

    STATISTICAL DATA:

    HEIGHT: WIDTH: LENGTH:
  • Battroid: 12.68 m
  • GERWALK: 8.7 m
  • Fighter: 3.84 m [2.85 m], 5.5 m with FAST Pack system
  • Battroid: 7.3 m
  • GERWALK & Fighter: 14.78 m (wings at maximum extension)
  • Battroid: 4 m
  • GERWALK: 11.3 m
  • Fighter: 14.78 m; 14.0 m (with FAST Pack system); 18.9 m (with atmospheric-escape booster system); 13.88 m (VT-1C [estimated])

    • EMPTY MASS: 13,250 kg; 19,200 kg (with FAST Pack system)
    STANDARD T-O MASS: 18,500 kg; 45,000 kg (with FAST Pack system)
    MAX T-O MASS: 37,000 kg; 72,000 kg (with FAST Pack system)
    Max propellant capacity: 11,000 kg (FAST Pack system)
    Standard operational mass: 37,100 kg
    Standard liftoff mass: 120,500 kg (with atmospheric-escape booster system)

    PHYSICAL STRENGTH: equal to a PS of 50.
    CARGO: small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.

    POWER PLANT: 2 Shinnakasu Heavy Industry/P&W/Royce FF-2001 thermonuclear reaction turbine engines, each rated at 11,500 kg class (23,000 kg in over boost) and 650 MW in generation power. Single-axis thrust vectoring and rectangular underfuselage air intakes with retractable shutter in battroid mode or space use. Engines generate 17,680 PS during ground combat, or 956 PS/t with standard take-off mass.
    3 liquid rocket boosters, each rated at 8,520 kg, in GERWALK and Battroid.
    Option of an atmospheric-escape booster system with 4 22,500 kg conventional rocket engines, or Shinnakasu Heavy Industry FAST Pack space booster system with 2 P&H+EF-2001 120,000 kg conventional rocket engines (for 150 seconds at maximum thrust).

    DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

    1. ACTIVE STEALTH: the VT-1 is equipped with the initial active stealth mechanism. Refer to Active Stealth Systems - 1st Generation for details.
    2. ENERGY CONVERSION ARMOUR: the VT-1 incorporates Overtechnology using AWAG/RA 105 SWAG Energy Conversion Armour system, the VT-1 can employ surplus power to triple the Fighter mode's armour strength in Battroid. Optional rule: consider the VF's main body as the strengthened armour, and divide it by 3 for the Fighter mode's armour strenth.
    3. IDECM (Integrated Defensive Electronic CounterMeasures): refer to IDECM for details.
    1. RETRACTABLE EC (Electronic Countermeasures) ANTENNA: refer to AN/ALQ-131(V) for details.
    2. COUNTERMEASURE DISPENSERS: a combined chaff, flare and smoke discharger useable in all modes. Refer to Chaff/Flare/Smoke Discharger System for details.
    4. HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: refer to Heat And Radiation Shields for details.
    5. EJECTOR SEAT/S w/ ANTI-G MECHANISM & HOMING SIGNAL: refer to Ejector Seat, Transponder and Survival Kit for details.
    1. SEAT ANGLE AND VITAL POINT STIMULATION: refer to Anti-G Mechanism: Seat Angle and Vital Point Stimulation for details.
    2. CANOPY WITH RETRACTABLE SHIELD: for battroid mode use.
    6. SELF-DESTRUCT: to prevent capture of a vehicle by the enemy, the pilot can activate the self-destruct system, which will cause the fighter to explode and obliterate all internal systems.

    ARMAMENTS

    NOTE: The VT-1 normally carries no armament.

    1a. HEAD-MOUNTED RADAR ANTENNA

    The antenna is mounted on the head turret in battroid mode with a 360° horizontal and a 90° vertical arc of fire. In Fighter and GERWALK, it is mounted under the nose and can be deploped with a 180° horizontal and -90° vertical arc.
    The antenna is generally not deployed in GERWALK and Fighter during atmospheric flight.

    1b. MAULER ROV-20 ANTI-AIRCRAFT LASER GUN:

    When VT-1 receive remodelling to an attack craft specification, the head turret is exchanged for A model equipment (corresponding to Block 12). One fixed laser gun firing 6,000 pulses per minute. The gun is mounted on the head turret in Battroid with a 360° horizontal and a 90° vertical arc of fire. In Fighter and GERWALK, it is mounted under the nose pointed and fixed forward with a -90° vertical arc of fire. The head can be deployed for a 270° horizontal arc of fire.

    2. GU-11 55mm TRI-BARREL GUN POD:

    The GU-11 gun pod is the standard issue armament for the VF-1 Valkyrie. With a rate of fire of 1,200 rounds per minute, the gun pod can expend its entire magazine within seconds.

    3. Wing Hard Points (4)

    There are 2 pivoting hardpoints on the underside of each main wing, for a total of 4. The VT-1 can mount a combination of missiles or missiles and missile-launchers.     All hardpoints are capable of mounting most former United States/NATO standard aviation weaponry. Refer to Missiles FCS 10's for further details, and Missiles & FCS Basics for alternatives.

    Note: the wings can be deployed in Battroid, allowing hardpoint ordinance to be used.

    4. HAND TO HAND COMBAT

    If necessary, the pilot of the VT-1 can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The VT-1 is extremely agile, and can execute most typical hand to hand combat moves; such as punches, jump kicks, leap attacks, rolling with impacts, etc..

    DAMAGE:
  • Restrained Punch: 1D4 M.D.
  • Full Strength Punch: 4D6 M.D.
  • "Booster" Punch: 1D4x10 M.D. (counts as two attacks)
  • Tear or Pry with Hands: 1D6 M.D. + additional ripping and frame damage
  • Kick: 4D6 M.D.
  • Leap Kick: 2D6x10 M.D. (counts as two attacks)
  • Body Flip/Throw: 2D6 M.D.
  • Body Block/Tackle: 2D6 M.D.
  • Stomp: 1D6x10 M.D. (only effective against small objects. Some may be instantly destroyed)
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    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (SUPER PARTS)

    The VT-1 is equipped with an exclusive FAST Pack for outer space use with an increased propellant capacity. It is normally equipped with the Shinnakasu Heavy Industry NR-BP-T1 FAST Pack booster variant, with enlarged propellant tanks and no missile pods, NP-FB-T1 conformal tanks, NP-AU-T1 arm units with no micro-missiles.
    Even though things like the media call a FAST Pack equipped VT-1 the "Super Ostrich", it is not a formal name of the craft. As the VT-1 doesn't need to be armed, each pack cannot be equipped with such things as missile palettes, and one could consider them to be almost completely for propellant.

    These FAST packs are usually only used in space and suffer full penalties when used in an atmosphere due to their lack of aerodynamics.

    1. NP-BP-T1 DORSAL BOOSTER PODS:

    Contains six vernier engines for enhanced mobility in space. Even though the NP-BP-TI has a multipurpose design due to the exchangeable front of the pod, usually a small sensor pod that maintains the field of vision from the cockpit and an energy capacitor unit are installed.

    2. NP-AU-T1 ARM PODS

    These trainer arm pods do not contain missiles like the NP-AR-01 units. Instead, they have additional fuel tanks and targeting sensors for use in mock combats and training exercises.

    3. NR-FB-T1 LEG PACKS and CTB-04 CONFORMAL PROPELLANT TANKS:

    Provide the extra fuel and coolant needed by the NP-BP-T1 FAST pack boosters to operate for extended periods of time. They included additional vernier jets for better maneuverability in space.
    When the VT-1 is used as a training craft, the 3 additional vernier thrusters on the front of the leg conformal tanks are configured to not be operated by the controlling ANGIRAS by the operation of the front-seat trainee. The vernier thrusters are used only when judged as urgent by the rear-seat instructor, and are controlled by the rear-seat control system. Of course, complete control from the front seat is also available according to the configuration.

    4. OTHER FAST PACKS

    Other packs are possible, but they are reserved for the specialized VF-1 Valkyrie that the were developed for. See the VF-1 Valkyrie stats for more combat FAST Pack options.

    AVIONICS

    Unless otherwise noted, refer to Avionics for details.
  • AOA DETECTOR
  • EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP
  • RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: range: 960 km.
    • IFF/UHF DATALINK ANTENNA
    • RETRACTABLE EC (Electronic Countermeasures) ANTENNA
    • TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation Antenna)/UHF ANTENNA
    • UHF ANTENNA
    • VHF ANTENNA

    Head turret:
    In addition to the following, it contains the laser gun aiming system and guide laser oscillator mechanism.
  • AUXILLARY RADAR (VF-1S only): RANGE: 32+ km, 15 m to 8,100 m
  • LASER TARGETING SYSTEM: RANGE: 12,192 m (vertical)
  • OPTICS - HYBRID SENSOR/TV CAMERA SYSTEM
  • OPTICS - REAR PERISCOPE

    Forearms:
  • HYBRID SENSORS
    		• Nosecone:
  • AWG-20 RADAR: See AWG-20 for details.
    • RANGE: active: 370 km search range, 280 km lock-on fighter sized vehicles
    • HEIGHT: 24,385 m to small moving targets near or on the ground not obscured by foliage
    • TWS: 24 targets, engage up to 6 at the same time; ACM: 18 targets
    Note: VF-1 produced or modified in the 20's may be equipped with an APG-997.
  • BALANCE CONTROLLER
  • FCS (Fire Control System): the VF-1's FCS is an all regimes type weapon control system. It has only limited air-to-ground capabilities.
  • INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (AUTOPILOT)

    Sensor Blisters:
    Originally reverse thrusters on the early period VF-1.
  • LASER MARKER & LASER SPOT TRACKER
  • OPTICS - FIXED INFRARED SENSOR and MULTI-BAND OPTICAL SENSOR
  • OPTICS - TACS (Tactical Airborne Camera System)

    Wings:
  • WINGTIP DETECTION SYSTEM: detects the proximity of objects; whether they be other VFs in formation flying, or the walls of a hanger. Range: 25 m.

    • OTHER SYSTEMS

    Unless otherwise noted, refer to Other Systems for details.

    COMBAT BONUSES FOR VF-1 VALKYRIE TRAINING

    If the VF-1 Valkyrie has FAST packs, they provide the following bonuses:
    BASIC COMBAT TRAINING for non-pilot military personnel
  • +1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot). +1 attack at levels 3, 9, and 15.
  • +0 initiative
  • +1 to strike
  • +1 to parry
  • +1 to dodge in Battroid, +2 in GERWALK, +4 in Fighter
  • +1 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
  • Tilt Dodge Modifier (applied to the regular dodge bonus for the mode the VF is in): -5
  • Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand
  • Body block/tackle/ram - 1D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to lose initiative and one attack that melee round
    		•  ADVANCED COMBAT TRAINING for military pilots and mecha specialists.
  • +3 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot). +1 attack at levels 3, 6, 11, and 15.
  • +1 initiative
  • +2 to strike
  • +3 to parry
  • +2 to dodge in Battroid, +3 in GERWALK, +5 in Fighter
  • +3 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half
  • Tilt Dodge Modifier (applied to the regular dodge bonus for the mode the VF is in): -5
  • Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand
  • Body block/tackle/ram - 1D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round
    		•

    REFERENCES
  • Palladium Books Game Engine and MDC Rules
  • Based off of the Robotech Research VT-1 Super Ostrich Valkyrie stats
  • Macross Perfect Memory Pages 151~160
  • Macross Plus Game Edition Pages 84~85
  • Great Mechanics.DX 9
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Valkyrie
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Valkyrie Space Wings
  • The Macross Compendium VF-1 article

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