![]() PAYLOAD: 12 missiles per launcher 24 total.If necessary, all 24 missiles can be fired in a single round by expending two attacks. RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 1-12 missiles per launcher, per round.MISSILE TYPES: Any type of standard UN Spacy Mini-Missile, or the new Bifors high-maneuverability mini-missiles.Any type of mini-missile can be used in the launchers, but usually only the Bifors high-maneuverability mini-missiles are used. The missiles can be fired in any mode fighter, gerwalk, or soldier. BIFORS ALL-ENVIRONMENT HIGH-MANEUVERABILITY MINI-MISSILE CLUSTERS: The rear of the VA-3M's pontoons contain two concealed missile launcher bays, that can each hold up to 12 new high-maneuverability mini-missiles from Bifors in each bay.RATE OF FIRE: Can be fire 4 times per round.SECONDARY PURPOSE: Air-to-ground strafing runs.In fighter mode they are fixed forward and unable to move, the pilot would have to line up the VA-3 to hit a target. In Battloid mode they poke forward from between the three fingers of the pontoon hand. PONTOON BEAM GUNS(2): Contained within the forward section of the VA-3's Pontoons are two beam guns.Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings. Max speed from 10,000 to 30,000+ metres is Mach 4.2+ġ6.20 m in fighter configuration (wingspan) Mach 2.2 max speed at 10,000 meters above sea level. Destruction of both engine nacelles will completely disable the aircraft, sending it into an unpowered dive and eventually crashing.Ģ0 ft (6 m) high or 33 ft (10 m) long without thrusters.Ģ00 mph (320 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. If the reinforced pilot's compartment has not been breached (and the pilot killed) he can attempt to eject from the doomed aircraft and parachute to safety.ĭestruction of one engine nacelle will reduce air speeds by 50% and make it impossible for the VA-3M to achieve orbit on its own. Radar and communications will also be knocked out, though a backup radio system will allow the pilot to communicate if needed.ĭepleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha. VA-3C Custom (Custom version originally produced for civilian use)Ĭlass: All-environment variable attack aircraftĬrew: One pilot wearing Tactical Life Support Systemĭestroying the head of the Invader will knock out the mecha's major sensor systems, including all of the optics systems (infrared, nightvision, thermal). VA-3M (Amphibious version produced for surface and underwater warfare) VA-3C (Version produced for civilian use) VA-3B (Upgraded version equipped with improved sensors)ĮVA-3A (Invader variant designed for electronic warfare) Despite the VAB-2 Wraith taking over as the primary fighter/bomber of the UN Armed Forces, the VA-3M is being brought into place as the primary naval warface fighter/bomber due to its specialisation with surface and sub-surface naval combat. The VA-3M Invader has also received an armour upgrade, which explains its slightly slower speed than the original VA-3. Also as to the creation of internally mounted micro missiles, the VA-3M carries one micro missile launcher bay in each pontoon. The gatling gun of the original Invader was replaced with pontoon mounted beam guns. Using advances in variable fighter design Northrom Grumman decreased the size of the fighter slightly, and made the it more aerodynamic to allow it better fluidity in the water and in the air. The latest version being the VA-3M, a sub-aquatic specialisation mecha, capable of operating both above and below the sea's surface. The VA-3 was so popular with the UN that several upgrade versions of the VA-3 were created for the UN. Even more so with the UN Armed Forces having created the orginal VA-3 Invader Bomber, the SB-10 Starwing and VAB-2 Bombers. Northrom Grumman have proven themselves to be excellent manufacturers of Bombers throughout their long history.
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