Fan Racer

From Macross Compendium

Program

  • Affiliation: Private.

Commercial aircraft developed before the war originally for small to medium-sized companies.

Design Features

Forward-swept wings. Fuselage design and aft mounted propeller designed to reduce air resistance.

Power Plant

  • Custom 660-horsepower ceramic rotary engine for racing.
  • Custom 6-set rocket booster.

Accommodation

Pilot. Cargo space behind pilot seat.

Weights and Loadings

  • Mass: 650 kg

Performance

Maximum cruising speed: 720 km/h

  • with rocket booster: +1080 km/h for short periods

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