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[[File: Naval strike fighter a 3 big.png|thumb|class=img-unit|European Naval Strike Fighter]] | [[File: Naval strike fighter a 3 big.png|thumb|class=img-unit|European Naval Strike Fighter]] | ||
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| − | Naval Strike Fighters such as the Super Hornet | + | 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: | Role: | ||
A carrier-based strike fighter with a strength in attacking naval vessels. | A carrier-based strike fighter with a strength in attacking naval vessels. | ||
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This unit has the following features on its final tier: | This unit has the following features on its final tier: | ||
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| − | <li> Ranged Combat | + | <li> Unlocked with Day 5 Research: Ranged Combat - Maximum distance at which this unit can engage. |
| − | <li> Carrier Launch | + | <li> Unlocked with Day 5 Research: Carrier Launch - Unit can launch from [[Units #Carrier|Carriers]]. |
| − | <li> Radar | + | <li> Unlocked with Day 5 Research: Radar - Unit can detect air, ground, and naval units. |
| − | <li> Launch Cruise Missile | + | <li> Unlocked with Day 14 Research: Launch Cruise Missile - Unit can launch [[Units #Cruise Missile|cruise missiles]]. |
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<h3>Tiers</h3> | <h3>Tiers</h3> | ||
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<h2>History</h2> | <h2>History</h2> | ||
| + | <h3>Western Doctrine</h3> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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| + | <h3>Eastern Doctrine</h3> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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| + | <h3>European Doctrine</h3> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:27, 28 March 2018
Contents
Description
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.
Features
This unit has the following features on its final tier:
- Unlocked with Day 5 Research: Ranged Combat - Maximum distance at which this unit can engage.
- Unlocked with Day 5 Research: Carrier Launch - Unit can launch from Carriers.
- Unlocked with Day 5 Research: Radar - Unit can detect air, ground, and naval units.
- Unlocked with Day 14 Research: Launch Cruise Missile - Unit can launch cruise missiles.
Tiers
History
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.