RA-1 "Superjet"

The RA-1 is a medium-range, hypersonic, recon-stealth aircraft. It was built by the Enclave's Department of Research and Development division in 2275 for medium-range recon missions on the East Coast. The RA stands for Recon Aircraft, and 1 stands for the first model. Only 10 models were built due to shortage of supplies, one of which is crashed North-West just of Adams Air Force Base. It is said that the remaining nine models serve a [[remnant fleet of ships at sea, but nobody knows if this is true.
== Backstory ==
It features an early blended wing design modeled after the post-second world war two aircraft, the Horton Ho-229. Its high speed allows for quick recon and bombing operations, however, landing is the difficult part. Landing requires two pilots due to its high-speed and low-maneuverability, especially for landing on seaborne surfaces. Newer upgrades include chaff/decoys for unguided missiles and pre-war SAM systems. The chaff launchers are located on the aft of the aircraft in the middle of the engines to avoid damage if the aircraft is in hypersonic flight. Several firefighting and anti-crash systems are also installed onboard, allowing the craft to survive the worst-case scenarios.
== History ==
Use by the Enclave continues in Enclave Fleet One, a group of ships standing as the last of the Enclave. In the early phases of building these superior aircraft types, several incidents occured. Incidents Involving RA-1 "Superjets": 
September, 3, 2275 - First maiden flight of a prototype model of the RA-1 ends in chaos, and hits the communications array on the Enclave's mobile base crawler, shutting off comm systems for two months. 
November, 6, 2276 - An RA-1 nearly strikes a Lyons Brotherhood of Steel VB-01 vertibird midair, furthering tensions among the two large factions. 
January, 25, 2294 - A returning RA-1 nearly plummets into the mast of the USS Freedom, killing 3 support personnel and putting all crew in critical conditions. 
Aircraft Specs:
Crew: 3 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Weapons Officer)
Length: 102 Feet, 4 Inches
Wingspan: 25.7 Feet, 3.5 Inches
Height: 18 Feet , 6 Inches
Empty weight: 60,450 lbs
Gross weight: 75,000 lbs
Max takeoff weight: 150,000 lbs
Powerplant: x2 General Atomics R1-Model-1 Turbojets
Max turbojet speed: 4,560 MPH (~Mach 6)
Max falling speed: 7,000 MPH (~Mach 9)
Max Operational height: 76,000 Feet
Max range: 1,500 Miles
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