GI-JOE Conquest X-30A
The Conquest is a perfect example of aerial engineering marvel. While other forward-swept wing aircraft languish in the drawing boards and prototype stage, the Conquest managed to move beyond testing phases and become approved for regular military use. The Joe Team is just fortunate enough to get first dibs to try out this aerial wonder.
The maximum weight that the Conquest can fly at full load is 31,000 lbs. Its engines still lets it reach speeds of up to 1600mph (Mach 2.42) and a range of 1200 miles. There are two drop tanks that can carry up to 300 gallons of extra fuel to reach an additional 40% range. Offensive capabilities include 25mm Vulcans and four AIM Light Sparrow missiles. The computer guidance system is one of the most sophisticated in the world and remains one of the most closely guarded secrets. The pilot's seat is also amazingly ergonomic, allowing the maximum working condition to perform aerial feats.
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[link]General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 74 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 52 ft 9 in to 54 ft 9 in)
Height: 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 61.87 m² (666 ft²)
Empty weight: 16,375 kg (36,100 lbs)
Loaded weight: 25,000 kg (55,115 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 35,000 kg (77,162 lbs)
Powerplant: 2× G Pratt & Whitney YF220 , 65,000 lbf
Maximum speed: Mach 2.6
* At sea level: Mach 2.16
Cruise speed: projected 2,800 km/h on dry thrust, 2650 km/h on full thrust
Range: 3,300 km (2,050 mi)
Service ceiling: 80,000 m
Rate of climb: 233 m/s (46,200 ft/min)
Wing loading: 360 kg/m² (79.4 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 1.16 (loaded) / 1.77 (empty)
Armament
Guns: 2 × General Dynamics GAU-22/A Equalizer 25 mm (0.984 in) 4-barreled gatling cannon, internally mounted with 180 rounds[N 12][157]
Hardpoints: 6 × external pylons on wings with a capacity of 15,000 lb (6,800 kg)[157][162] and 2 internal bays with 2 pylons each[162] for a total weapons payload of 18,000 lb (8,100 kg)[124] and provisions to carry combinations of:
Missiles: ** Air-to-air missiles:
AIM-120 AMRAAM
AIM-9X Sidewinder
IRIS-T
MBDA Meteor (Pending further funding)[343]
JDRADM (after 2020)[344]
Air-to-surface missiles:
AGM-154 JSOW
AGM-158 JASSM[163]
Brimstone missile
Joint Air-to-Ground Missile
SOM
Anti-ship missiles:
JSM
Bombs: ***Mark 84, Mark 83 and Mark 82 GP bombs
Mk.20 Rockeye II cluster bomb
Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser capable
Paveway-series laser-guided bombs
Small Diameter Bomb (SDB)
JDAM-series
B61 nuclear bomb[345]
Avionics
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems AN/APG-81 AESA radar
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) missile warning system
BAE Systems AN/ASQ-239 (Barracuda) electronic warfare system
Harris Corporation Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) communication system