Macross Compendium

Mecha:
VF-5



EQUIPMENT TYPE: VARIABLE VEHICLES

GOVERNMENT: UNITED NATIONS

VF-5

TYPE: Light space variable fighter.

PROGRAMME: Development began in 2009 on a light fighter for space warfare, as well as warfare localized to specific planets before colonization. First flight in 2013. Mass production begins in 2015. Mass production ends in 2023.

CUSTOMERS: UNS.

COSTS: Developed to be lower in costs than a Stonewell Bellcom VF-1 Valkyrie to allow mass production even at the level of colony planets.

LANDING GEAR: Sea-landing capability to accomodate planets with water over most of their surface.
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Mission inspiration: Northrop F-5E Tiger II
Specification inspiration: Convair XF2Y Sea Dart


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