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Description
This is the M2 Hypersonic Bomber(Nicknamed Aura, after the hypothesised American Aurora plane.)

The Aura is the result of a failed attempt to make a fighter that couldn't be shot down. It was deemed a failure after it was made clear that it flew faster than any bullet it could fire and flew past its targets before it could get a lock. But when it was suggested it could be used as a bomber or a recon plane it was a instant succes, even though hitting the right targets stays a problem because locking on can only be achieved by external guidance(GPS, Infantry with target designators). And its extreme speeds/altitude makes taking clear picures near imposible.

It is powered by 4 Hydrogen-fueled SCRAMJET engines(Which can also be injected by on-board LOX, increasing the service ceiling) and can't lift off on its own and needs RATO's or a combination of RATO's and a drop from a High-altitude bomber or similar to gain enough speed(Mach 2.5~3) for the SCRAMJETS to be cabable of taking the propulsion over. It can carry a single 1500 kg bomb or missile between the engines and can release them at hypersonic velocities. Because of its high speed it is completely invulnerable to AA missiles and most AA shells, the only exception being a head-on barrage while it is ground-hugging. It is though capable of withstanding AA lasers because of the reflective surface but can still be rendered useless by EMP or other WMD's.

Minimum Takeoff Speed(Maximum Load): Mach 2.5
Cruising Speed: Mach 6
Maximum speed: Mach 7.9
Cruising Altitude: 10 km
Range(Maximum load): 12.500 km
Service Ceiling: 17.000 m(Normal engine), 45.000 m(with LOX being injected)
Powerplant: 4xM7 Hydrogen/Hydrogen+LOX SCRAMJET

Description
This is the M2 Hypersonic Bomber(Nicknamed Aura, after the hypothesised American Aurora plane.)

The Aura is the result of a failed attempt to make a fighter that couldn't be shot down. It was deemed a failure after it was made clear that it flew faster than any bullet it could fire and flew past its targets before it could get a lock. But when it was suggested it could be used as a bomber or a recon plane it was a instant succes, even though hitting the right targets stays a problem because locking on can only be achieved by external guidance(GPS, Infantry with target designators). And its extreme speeds/altitude makes taking clear picures near imposible.

It is powered by 4 Hydrogen-fueled SCRAMJET engines(Which can also be injected by on-board LOX, increasing the service ceiling) and can't lift off on its own and needs RATO's or a combination of RATO's and a drop from a High-altitude bomber or similar to gain enough speed(Mach 2.5~3) for the SCRAMJETS to be cabable of taking the propulsion over. It can carry a single 1500 kg bomb or missile between the engines and can release them at hypersonic velocities. Because of its high speed it is completely invulnerable to AA missiles and most AA shells, the only exception being a head-on barrage while it is ground-hugging. It is though capable of withstanding AA lasers because of the reflective surface but can still be rendered useless by EMP or other WMD's.

Minimum Takeoff Speed(Maximum Load): Mach 2.5
Cruising Speed: Mach 6
Maximum speed: Mach 7.9
Cruising Altitude: 10 km
Range(Maximum load): 12.500 km
Service Ceiling: 17.000 m(Normal engine), 45.000 m(with LOX being injected)
Powerplant: 4xM7 Hydrogen/Hydrogen+LOX SCRAMJET