VF-5

From Macross Compendium

VF-5

Program

  • Type: Light space variable fighter.
  • Equipment Type: Variable Vehicles
  • Government: U.N.
  • Customers: UNS

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.

  • 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.

Design Features

  • Landing Gear: Sea-landing capability to accomodate planets with water over most of their surface.

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Background

  • Mission inspiration: Northrop F-5E Tiger II
  • Specification inspiration: Convair XF2Y Sea Dart

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