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F/A-58 'Gryphon' Fighter-Attack Aircraft

Remastered

Crew: 1
Length: 16.21m
Wingspan: 13.6m
Height: 4.8m
Empty Weight: 29.300lbs (13,300kg)
Loaded Weight: 49,540lbs (22,470kg)
Max. Takeoff Weight: 70,000lbs (31,800kg)
Powerplant: 2x Daedalus J678 Ion Electric Afterburning Turbofans
Maximum Speed: Mach 1.6 (1,200mph)
Range: 1,200nmi
Combat Radius: 584nmi
Service Ceiling: 60,000ft
Rate of Climb: 200m/s
Armament: 1x 30mm K-9 Rotary Cannon (1,174 rounds)
15x GBU-93 300lb Small Diameter Bombs (Internal)
8x GBU-118 500lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions (Internal)
4x AIM-12 'Dogleg' Air-to-Air Missiles (Internal)
8x AIM-40 'Longsword' Air-to-Air Missiles (Pylon)
6x AGM-159 'Mohawk' Air-to-Ground Missiles (Pylon)
6x AGM-221 'Rapier' Anti-Radiation Missiles (Pylon)
6x 10-Round FFAR, 2.75in Honeycomb Rocket Pods

The Fighter/Attack - 58 Gryphon is a twin-engine, single-seat, supersonic multirole attack aircraft built by KHA Aerospace Division for the Escean Air Force in 2087. Designed as a replacement for the A-60, the F/A-58s primary function is close-air support for ground forces, although it is capable of air-to-air combat with the necessary loadout. It became the first supersonic-capable aircraft in the EAF orientated specifically for ground attack, with all previous models restricted to subsonic.

The Gryphon is capable of carrying a considerable array of weapons. In addition to its powerful 30mm K-9 rotary cannon, for which it carries 1,174 AP-HEDP rounds, the F/A-58 may also carry configurable loadouts between its internal bays and external pylons. This includes up to fifteen GBU-93 300lb SBDs or eight GBU-118 500lb JDAM bombs, in addition to four AIM-12 Dogleg missiles. With external pylons installed, the aircraft may carry full or combination loadouts of the following: up to eight AIM-40 Longsword air-to-air missiles; up to six AGM-159 Mohawk air-to-ground missiles; up to six AGM-211 Rapier anti-radiation missiles; or up to six, 10-round FFAR, 2.75in Honeycomb Rocket pods. The six wing pylons have two to three hardpoints per, allowing between twelve to eighteen different pieces of ordnance to be carried in addition to internal weapons and the cannon.

The Gryphon is powered by a pair of Daedalus J678 Ion Electric turbofans, with an aviation fuel reservoir for afterburning. The intake ducts for these engines loft over the internal weapons and gear bays, clearing space within the fuselage for an increased payload, and reducing radar returns by concealing the compressor blades. The aircraft is capable of reaching Mach 1.6 on full afterburner.

Per requirement of a ground support aircraft, the F/A-58 is well protected, with an aluminium oxynitride canopy, and extensive use of titanium and graphene armour over vital systems. The aircraft is equipped with multiple redundant control and avionics systems, in addition to an electronic countermeasures suite, pyrotechnic countermeasures (flares), chaff dispensers, and an onboard jamming unit. The pilot's helmet-mounted display allows them to 'see' through the aircraft, and provides real time location of friendlies and opposition forces via Network Operations connection. This greatly increases operational effectiveness in CAS missions, and reduces potential for blue on blue incidents in danger close situations.

Description
F/A-58 'Gryphon' Fighter-Attack Aircraft

Remastered

Crew: 1
Length: 16.21m
Wingspan: 13.6m
Height: 4.8m
Empty Weight: 29.300lbs (13,300kg)
Loaded Weight: 49,540lbs (22,470kg)
Max. Takeoff Weight: 70,000lbs (31,800kg)
Powerplant: 2x Daedalus J678 Ion Electric Afterburning Turbofans
Maximum Speed: Mach 1.6 (1,200mph)
Range: 1,200nmi
Combat Radius: 584nmi
Service Ceiling: 60,000ft
Rate of Climb: 200m/s
Armament: 1x 30mm K-9 Rotary Cannon (1,174 rounds)
15x GBU-93 300lb Small Diameter Bombs (Internal)
8x GBU-118 500lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions (Internal)
4x AIM-12 'Dogleg' Air-to-Air Missiles (Internal)
8x AIM-40 'Longsword' Air-to-Air Missiles (Pylon)
6x AGM-159 'Mohawk' Air-to-Ground Missiles (Pylon)
6x AGM-221 'Rapier' Anti-Radiation Missiles (Pylon)
6x 10-Round FFAR, 2.75in Honeycomb Rocket Pods

The Fighter/Attack - 58 Gryphon is a twin-engine, single-seat, supersonic multirole attack aircraft built by KHA Aerospace Division for the Escean Air Force in 2087. Designed as a replacement for the A-60, the F/A-58s primary function is close-air support for ground forces, although it is capable of air-to-air combat with the necessary loadout. It became the first supersonic-capable aircraft in the EAF orientated specifically for ground attack, with all previous models restricted to subsonic.

The Gryphon is capable of carrying a considerable array of weapons. In addition to its powerful 30mm K-9 rotary cannon, for which it carries 1,174 AP-HEDP rounds, the F/A-58 may also carry configurable loadouts between its internal bays and external pylons. This includes up to fifteen GBU-93 300lb SBDs or eight GBU-118 500lb JDAM bombs, in addition to four AIM-12 Dogleg missiles. With external pylons installed, the aircraft may carry full or combination loadouts of the following: up to eight AIM-40 Longsword air-to-air missiles; up to six AGM-159 Mohawk air-to-ground missiles; up to six AGM-211 Rapier anti-radiation missiles; or up to six, 10-round FFAR, 2.75in Honeycomb Rocket pods. The six wing pylons have two to three hardpoints per, allowing between twelve to eighteen different pieces of ordnance to be carried in addition to internal weapons and the cannon.

The Gryphon is powered by a pair of Daedalus J678 Ion Electric turbofans, with an aviation fuel reservoir for afterburning. The intake ducts for these engines loft over the internal weapons and gear bays, clearing space within the fuselage for an increased payload, and reducing radar returns by concealing the compressor blades. The aircraft is capable of reaching Mach 1.6 on full afterburner.

Per requirement of a ground support aircraft, the F/A-58 is well protected, with an aluminium oxynitride canopy, and extensive use of titanium and graphene armour over vital systems. The aircraft is equipped with multiple redundant control and avionics systems, in addition to an electronic countermeasures suite, pyrotechnic countermeasures (flares), chaff dispensers, and an onboard jamming unit. The pilot's helmet-mounted display allows them to 'see' through the aircraft, and provides real time location of friendlies and opposition forces via Network Operations connection. This greatly increases operational effectiveness in CAS missions, and reduces potential for blue on blue incidents in danger close situations.