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VF-19E/F/S Excalibur

VF19EFSFighter (31K)

BACKGROUND

The VF-19 Excalibur was based on the VF-11 Thunderbolt, and developed by Shinsei Industry from the end of October, 2037, for Project Supernova. Project Supernova was completed in 2040, with the VF-19 Excalibur being declared the project winner. In 2041, it is decided that the airframe will be deployed as the next generation main Variable Fighter of the Unified Forces.
Due to cost and performance issues (in the sense that the Unified Government didn't want its affiliated Emigrant Planets and fleets to have an equal military capability), the VF-19 was not widly deployed. Instead, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus, which first flew in 2046, was adopted and widly deployed as the main multipurpose heavy Variable Fighter of the Unified Forces in the 2050s.
The engines in the E, F and S-types replaced the ones used in the YF-19 prototype with ones that have stable output. In addition, the airframe was simplified. Because of these changes, the VF-19E, F and S types achieve a comprehensive performance that allows average pilots to control them.
The VF-19E is a mass produced fighter that was produced at a low-rate during the initial production period of the VF-19. Design changes were performed based on operational data obtained from on the airframe up until the D type. The E type became the prototype of the F type. It is equipped with a thruster ring, and with having an improvement in manueverability in mind, the FF-2550J/rev.2 are employed as the engines. Therefore, there is a great design change from the accompanying engine nacelle to the nozzle. In addition to anticipating an increased chance of the VF-19 being equipped with Super Packs by taking measures to keep the vertical tails in a position that doesn't interfere with the packs, the VF-19E is constructed as a type that is specialized in operations in outer space by having exchanged each component for one that improves performance in the void of space.
The perfected E type that was designed as a type specialized in operations in outer space. In addition to the modification of the wing shape, the high-speed flight mode that's used in the atmosphere has been omitted. One of the hardpoints has been removed on the main wing and glove, and has changed to two underwing hardpoints on each side. The wing shape has also been developed, and has had a little bit of an increase in atmospheric manueverability. The FF-2550J derivative engine, the (DFE) FF-2550J/rev.2 is installed as the engine.
The VF-19S is a derivative craft of the VF-19F. It is designed with an improvement in firepower. There are no changes except for the equipping of the Battroid's head with an additional 4 lasers. It is mainly deployed together with the F type to the core of Emigrant Fleets. The airframes of the S type are often used as craft assigned to commanders, and the VF-19 series follows this tradition. The FF-2550J performance improved engines, the (IPE) FF-2550X engines, are installed in the VF-19S.
While the F-type has superior engine thrust compared to the S-type, it has inferior cruising speed and rate-of-climb from sea-level in an atmosphere. Although the F type's performance is lower than the S-type, the differences with the VF-11 are obvious, and it has performance suitable to being referred to as the next generation VF.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: Advanced Variable Fighter
Class: Variable Vehicles
Crew: one pilot in Marty & Beck VX-Mk-12a mobile G-reducing seat wearing Tactical Life Support System.
Manufacturer: Shinsei Industry
Government: Unified Government
Customer: Unified Air (primary) & Space Forces

Design Features: VG wing with forward-swept standard cruising configuration; canard forward wing; vertical T-O and landing (VTOL); supersonic cruise and maneuvering in region of Mach 5+ below the stratosphere; wrap-around imaging monitor screens in all variable modes; two-dimensional thrust vectoring with two independently pivoting exhaust nozzles; option of external radome. Retractable tricycle undercarriage landing gear with catapult hook. Two steerable nose-wheels retract rearward into nose and twin coupled main wheels forward into fuselage.

Variants:

MDC BY LOCATION:

Location MDC Location MDC
Head Lasers (2)
(1) Head
Hands (2)
Arms (2)
Shoulders (2)
Legs & Thrusters (2)
(2) Main Body
(6) Canards (2)
Main Wings (2)
25 each
70
30 each
100 each
100 each
200 each
325
30 each
100 each
Tails (2)
Gun Pod
Shield
(3) Pinpoint Barrier Shield
(4) Pilot Compartment/Escape Pod
(5) Main Booster Packs (2)
(5) Leg Packs (2)
Optional Fold Booster
50 each
125
150
100
150
100 each
150 each
150
VF19EFSGERWALK (39K)

SPEEDS:

RUNNING: BATTROID: 192 kmph
LEAPING: BATTROID: 15 m high or 21 m long without thrusters.

FLYING: Mach 5.0 at 10,000 m; cruising speed Mach 25+ at 30,000+ m
VTOL: all modes capable

Maximum airframe design load: +35.5 to -20.0.
Ceiling: unlimited (capable of launching into satellite orbit over an Earth-class planet)
Maximum rate of ascent: 68,000 m/minute (Fighter)
Combat Action Radius (in atmosphere): nearly unlimited

Operational Underwater Depth: ?200? m (Battroid & GERWALK)

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
Battroid (w/o laser cannons): 15.48 m
GERWALK: under investigation
Fighter: 3.94 m

WIDTH:
Battroid: under investigation
GERWALK & Fighter: 14.92 m with wings at maximum extension. (F & S types are 13.52 m)

LENGTH:
Battroid: under investigation
GERWALK: under investigation
Fighter: 18.62 m

MASS: E: 8,690 kg, F: 8,550 kg, S: 8,620 kg
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: equal to a PS of 50
CARGO: small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.

POWER PLANT: two 78,500 kg Shinsei Industry/P&W/Roice FF-2550J rev.2 Thermonuclear Turbine Engines (68,950 kg Shinsei Industry/P&W/Roice (IPE) FF-2550X in the S type). Many P&W HMM-7 high-maneuverability vernier thrusters with two vernier slits encircling lower leg/engine-pod sections' nozzles. High maneuverability verniers in lieu of canard wing on VF-19F and S types.

VF19EFSBattroid (52K)

DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

Note: Refer to the VF-19 Excalibur for stats unless otherwise noted herein:

1. 3RD GENERATION ACTIVE STEALTH SYSTEM

2. ESCAPE POD

3. INTERNAL MULTIPURPOSE CHAFF/FLARE DISCHARGER SYSTEM

4. HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS

5. HOWARD PBS-03F PIN-POINT BARRIER SYSTEM

6. SELF-DESTRUCT

7. SWAG ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (SWAG/RA155)

OFFENSIVE SYSTEMS

1. FIXED MAULER REB-30G ANTI-AIRCRAFT BEAM GUN: (1)

Mounted on the head turret when in Battroid, and in the central dorsal section of the main body, pointed rearward, in Fighter and GERWALK. This beam-gun can be fired above or behind the Valkyrie in Fighter and GERWALK, but not side to side. The head turret can fire in all directions except down in Battroid mode. Fires a 9,500 kw fiber laser. Can be used at Mach 4+.

1B. OTEC XX-3 SMALL BARREL BEAM GUN: (4)

VF-19S only! Mounted on the head turret (with the same firing limitations as the REB-30G) are 4 small beam guns that fire a variable frequency free-electron laser that uses power from the engines thermonuclear reactor. Because of their instability, the beam guns are mainly used as a back up to the REB-30G.

2. SEMI-FIXED MAULER REB-23 LASER GUNS: (2)

Two laser guns are mounted in the wing-roots of the VF-19. They are fixed forward in Fighter and GERWALK. They are semi-fixed in Battroid; the beams can be aimed about 45° in any direction along the front arc of the Valkyrie as they exit from the the hip-mounted wing units. Fires a free-electron laser with a maximum output of 1.5 MW at 6+ G loads.

VF19GunPod (18K)

3. HOWARD GU-15 EXTERNAL GUN POD: (1)

The main weapon of the VF-19. The gun pod is mounted on a special hardpoint below the AVF in Fighter, and is hand-held in GERWALK and Battroid. The gun pod has a maximum rate of fire of 2,000 rounds per minute, and a muzzle velocity of 4,000 m/s in atmosphere. It can be used during high G manuevers as well as during EMP attacks. The GU-15 uses clips of ammo. Two spare clips for the gun pod are mounted on the back of the VF-19's bulletproof shield; replacing a clip takes two melee actions and can only be done in GERWALK or Battroid.

4. Internal Armament Loading Bays (2)

Each engine nacelle of the VF-19 contains an internal armament loading bay, which can be customized for different mission objectives and carry a variety of different payloads. Any type of internal pallet may be used. The leg pallets can be used in all modes.

5. Wing Hard Points (6)

The VF-19E, F & S types have 2 hardpoints per wing, for a total of 4. Some standard hardpoint loads are as follows. For alternatives, refer to the Hardpoint and Missile Details.

Note: due to the location of the hard points, ALL missiles must be fired or ejected before the VF-19 can convert to Battroid. For this reason the hard point missiles are usually fired within the first few passes of an attack - which is the standard Unified Forces tactic.

Suggested Hardpoint Loads (per wing. Double for total load)
  • Standard: none
  • Air-to-Air Combat: 1 or 2 HMM-111CS
  • Air-to-Air Interception: 1 CHM-2, 1 HMM-111CS
  • Air-to-Space Interception: 1 or 2 AOM-8S, 1 HMM-111CS
    		•
  • Long-range Interception: 1 SPP-8, 1 HMM-111CS
  • Heavy Combat: 1 LPP-12, 2 SPP-8
  • Heavy Assault: 1 or 2 RMS-5
    		•

    Standard VF-19 Munitions per Hardpoint
    HMM-111CS High-Maneuverability Missile
    • LOCATION: all hardpoints (A,B & C,D; or A & D) in combination with other munitions
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1 per hardpoint
    • PAYLOAD: 1 per hardpont; 4 total
    AOM-8S Two-Stage Interception Missile
    • LOCATION: all hardpoints (A,B & C,D)
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1 per hardpoint
    • PAYLOAD: 2 per hardpont; 8 total
    RMS-5 Large Anti-ship Reaction Missile
    • LOCATION: all hardpoints (A,B & C,D)
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1 per hardpoint
    • PAYLOAD: 1 per hardpont; 4 total
    		 CHM-2 High Speed Manueverable Missile
    • LOCATION: middle & inner hardpoints (A,B & C,D)
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1 per hardpoint
    • PAYLOAD: 1 per hardpont; 4 total
    SSP-8 Propelled Mass-Driver Pod
    • LOCATION: middle & inner hardpoints (A,B & C,D)
    • RATE OF FIRE: 2 per hardpoint
    • PAYLOAD: 2 per hardpont; 8 total
    LPP-12 Propelled Laser Pod
    • LOCATION: inner two hardpoints (A,B & C,D)
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1 per hardpoint
    • PAYLOAD: 1 per hardpont; 4 total

    6. HAND TO HAND COMBAT

    If necessary, the VF-19 can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The VF-19 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:

    PrototypeBooster (11K)

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FAST PACKS & SUPER PARTS)

    On the dorsal surface, the VF-19 features a special equipment hardpoint for mounting a single Fold Booster. The booster must be ejected prior to transformation.

    SUPER PACKS

    Super Packs are used when the needed load of propellant, armament and so on exceeds the loading ability that the craft itself has according to the details of the flight plan, operations, and so on. They are also referred to by such things as conformal tanks. Super Packs were found to be useful not only for their increased fuel tank and booster functions, but also as multi-weapon platforms.
    When the VF-19's Super Packs have been expended, they can automatically detach so that there is no effect on the main body of the craft.     The Super Packs can be used in an atmosphere with no negative effect on the craft's performance. VF19EFSSuperParts (64K)

    1. NP-BAP-21 Booster Unit:

    The booster units are mainly used in offensive and defensive missions on Emigrant Planets. They can be seamlessly used both inside and outside of an atmosphere. They are equipped with a linear spike engine, which provides optimized thrust at all altitudes. They are often used with the NP-AR-24 as a Super Pack.

    2. NP-AR-24 Conformal Tank (2)

    Mounts on the outside of the engine nacelle. Contains a propellant tank and an internal micro-missile pallet, which is usually the B7 pallet micro-missile launcher. It is usually used with the NP-BAP-21 as a Super Pack. Can be used both inside and outside of the atmosphere. The pallets can be customized for different mission objectives and carry a variety of different payloads. Any type of internal pallet may be use. The pallets can be deployed in any mode.

    SENSOR SYSTEMS

    Note: refer to the VF-19 Excalibur for stats unless otherwise noted herein:

    OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

    Note: Refer to the VF-19 Excalibur for stats unless otherwise noted herein:

    COMBAT BONUSES FOR VF-19 TRAINING

    BASIC VARIABLE FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING

    Basic training for non-pilot military personnel.

    ADVANCED VF-19 COMBAT TRAINING

    Advanced training for pilots specializing in the VF-19.

    REFERENCES
  • Palladium Books Game Engine and MDC Rules
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-19 Excalibur
  • Macross Chronicle YF-19 & VF-19 articles
  • Great Mechanics.DX
  • Macross Digital Mission VF-X2
  • Macross Compendium VF-19 article

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