VF-11 Sturm

The VF-11 Blitz is a Mass Production, General Purpose Variable fighter than first entered service in the mid-1990s with the EKG Air Force, Navy and Marines. It was the direct successor of the earlier VF-0 Phönix.
== Technologies and Combat Characteristics ==
The VF-11 Blitz possess relatively good speed, maneuverability, while showing comprehensive high performance in the right hands both outside and inside of atmosphere.
While not having a large caliber gunpod, the VF-11 enjoys the advantage of having greater ammo capacity, and second being it's economically affordable design, allowing large numbers of VF-11s to be built with relative ease, along with having low maintenance cost.
== Specifications (VF-11EX Blitz+) ==
=== Armaments ===
* 1 x GU-14B+ 40mm Gunpod (2 spare magazines/350 Rounds each)
* 1 x ROV-127 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Pulse Laser
* 2 x ESA-25 25mm High Speed Beam MGs
* 4 x Micro-missile launchers located in the legs/10 missiles per launcher
* 4 x Underwing mounted hard points
== Variants ==
* VF-11A/B Blitz: Initial all-regime production version of the VF-11 Thunderbolt split between two models, A (single seat) and B (dual seat). Equipped with the FF-2025 engines.
* VF-11C/D Blitz: Improved production variant of the A/B models. Aside from newer electronics, avionics and enhanced FF-2025D engines, the C/D models feature an ejectable cockpit module in the case of the complete destruction of the airframe.
* VF-11J Blitz: Licensed production variant of the A/B models produced for the UEG.
* VF-11G Blitz: Advanced production variant produced in the early 2570s. Features A.I support, added built in weaponry and shielding.
* VF-11EX Blitz+: Final variant built to military specifications by L.A.I in the late 2570s. Redesigned cockpit to support EX-Gear system, updated electronics/avionics, brand new FF-2110C engines, and added space for internal missile launchers. Mainly used for training and combat in low-intensity areas.
* VF-11R Thunderbolt: Basic model for civilian use. Highly customizable.
Category:EKG
Category:Planes
Category:Variable Fighters