VF-0 Custom
From Macross Compendium
Shinsei Industries/Northrop/Grumman VF-0 Custom "Zeak"
Contents
Program
- Manufacturer: Shinsei Industries/Northrop/Grumman (mix build from S.M.S, General Galaxy, L.A.I, and Robbins Company volunteers)
- Equipment Type: Variable vehicles
- Affiliation: Robbins Designs Company
Originally from a VF-0A wreckage for Hakuna Aoba who lost his VF-1X++ in combat, the Chief of Maintenance, Katori Brown Robbins, obtained the cooperation of L.A.I and Guld Works, incorporating experimental model parts currently developed for Evna and Macross Quarter, and quickly constructed a complete mixed-build unit.
Unlike the old original airframe's appearance, it was replaced with Stage II engines, producing energy equivalent to the VF-25 Messiah, rivaling the performance of the Naresuan's YF-27-5.
Design Features
Mixed-part construction. Stage II thermonuclear burst turbine engines.
Powerplant
- Two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction burst turbine engine (in space, maximum thrust of 1,620 kN)
- Thrust reverser, Equipped with 3D-maneuvering nozzles.
- P&W HMM-9 High maneuverability thrusters
- Three maneuvering rocket motors in GERWALK and Battroid modes.
Avionics
SWGA Energy Converting Armor. Chaff-Flare-Smoke discharger system. Active Stealth system.
Armament
- Mauler ROV-217C 12.7mm laser machine gun
Performance
Fighter mode
- Maximum speed
- at 10,000 m: Mach 4.5+
- Service Ceiling : Unlimited (Capable of advancing into satellite orbit is possible with normal specifications)