Naval Strike Fighter
Naval Strike Fighters such as the Super Hornet, are carrier-based multi-role fighters specifically focused on air-to-ground attack missions. Well equipped to counter air threats, the real value of the strike fighter is it’s deep strike capability. It is equipped to take off from and land on aircraft carriers. They are capable of carrying and launching 1 missile every 12 hours. Role: A carrier-based strike fighter with a strength in attacking naval vessels.
Requirements
- Air Base Level 3
- Arms Industry Level 1
Doctrines
Western Doctrine
The Western progression features the nimble F-18 Super Hornet, a multi-role fighter powered by twin F414 turbofans which are capable of propelling it to a max speed of Mach 1.8 at 40,000 feet. For armament, because really, it’s all about armament, she has a nose-mounted 20mm rotary cannon as well as 11 hardpoints for a range of missiles, bombs, or added fuel capacity. Designed to be highly survivable through a combination of design measures and avionics, the Super Hornet is the definitive Western Naval Strike Fighter.
Eastern Doctrine
The Eastern progression features the luxurious SU-34K, a twin-engine tactical supersonic fighter designed to be particularly effective in adverse weather conditions in hostile environments. Featuring side-by-side seating for a pilot and weapons operator, this machine is designed for long endurance missions, complete with a galley and toilet. Vanity aside, this machine is deadly and comes stocked with a 30mm cannon and 12 hardpoints for a range of rockets, missiles, bombs, and additional fuel.
European Doctrine
The European tree features the Harrier II Plus, a versatile, adverse-weather, multi-role fighter capable of vertical takeoff and hovering. A single Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan engine moves this machine with a max speed of Mach 0.9 and a combat radius of 350 miles, while four vectoring nozzles allow for control at low speed. Indispensable in the Gulf War, the Harrier II Plus incorporates a 25mm 5-barrelled rotary cannon along with six hardpoints, capable of carrying a diverse arsenal of missiles, rockets, bombs, and additional fuel tanks.