PROGRAMME: Designing begins in 2001 August. Uses material developed by OTEC from data from the Macross. Formally adopted as main fighter of the United Nations Forces in 2003.
CUSTOMERS: United Nations.
DESIGN FEATURES: Delta wing, two forward ventral fins. V/STOL capability. Two wing-root-mounted gatling cannons, six missiles.
LANDING GEAR: Retractable tricycle undercarriage. Two steerable nosewheels and twin coupled mainwheels mounted underneath wing root.
POWER PLANT: Two conventionally-powered turbojet engines. Two-dimensional nozzles. Aft nozzles used with ventral fan exhaust nozzles for V/STOL and maneuverability.
ACCOMMODATION: Pilot only
AVIONICS: HUD
ARMAMENT: Two 16-mm gatling cannons mounted in left and right wing root. Six hybrid guided self-homing missiles mounted under wing.
| 17.3 m |
| 18800 kg |
| Max level speed: | Mach 2.8 |