Fanjet

## RV-21 Fan Racer

**Fanjets** are a class of light recreational aircraft that are often used for racing and stunt flying.

## Background

Fanjets were a part of the civil aviation boom of the early 21st century, one that was born both of the advances offered by the SDF-1 as well as the bounce-back and recovery of the sector from the Global Civil War. The renewal of the civil aviation sector allowed for a rebirth of many stagnant or even dying industries, with competition stunt flying being one of them. Fanjets offered a range of light-weight, high-performance aircraft that could be used for competition flying.

A number of different models were developed over the course of the first decade of the century, ranging from mass-produced platforms to kit builds and even scratch-built examples. During that time, Fanjets became something of a fad, leading to the development of larger Fanliners as recreational aircraft. Possibly the best known model of Fanjet was the RV-21 Mockingbird Fan Racer, which was famously piloted by Rick Hunter. Using this plane, he won numerous acrobatic and racing trophies while still only a teenager. The craft also infamously 'crashed' the launch of the SDF-1, competing with VF-1 Veritechs at a stunt show.

The Rain of Death killed off the stunt flying fad, as it nearly did for the entre commercial aviation sector. Those Fanjets that survived into the Reconstruction had little utility, being too small and too light to have any practical purpose. However, some were used as couriers, or even pressed into service in scouting or forward observation duties.

## Capabilities

While the capabilities of competition Fanjets could vary, they usually had a number of elements in common. A typical Fanjet was a compact craft about five to six meters long that had room for a single pilot. It was piloted by a large turbofan mounted on the rear of the craft that, combined with their light weight and small size, offered excellent speed, acceleration and maneuverability. They were designed to be easy to operate, which made them popular among amatuer flyers.

Due to their design and role, the typical Fanjet lacked any equipment beyond simple navigational and communications equipment. However, many were equipped with disposable rocket boosters for short bursts of speed in racing or stunt performances. For example, a RV-21 could pull a vertical climb at near supersonic speeds.

## Weapons and Equipment

Fanjets were by nature unarmed, and had no weapons capabilities. Some unconfirmed reports of Fanjets modified with machine guns or light rockets exist, but cannot be verified. However, it needs to be said that adding any weapons would risk compromising the aircraft's performance.

## Game Statistics

* **Required Rank:** 0

* **Designation:** Fanjet

* **Stats**
	+ **Armour – Light:** 2
	+ **Structure – Light:** 6
	+ **Hardware Points**: Basic
	+ **Speed** – **Flight:** 600 kph / 900 m / 90 Ground Units

### Weapons

* **No Melee:** The Fanjet cannot engage in melee except to make Ramming attacks.

### Features

* **Atmosphere Only:** The Fanjet can only be used in an Earth-like atmosphere.

### Equipment Suites

* **Showboat:** The Fanjet is a light, fast and acrobatic platform that can be used to pull of impressive stunts and daring feats. Use this skill when distracting, inspiring or aiding.
	+ **Uses:** 2
	+ **Skill:** 3

## Notes

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