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|type          = Multirole Fighter
|type          = Advanced {{wp|Stealth aircraft|Stealth}} {{wp|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole Fighter}}
|national origin = [[Californian Empire]]
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|manufacturer  = Triax Aeronatical Engineering Corporation
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F/A-25 Phoenix AFX
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TAEC F/A-25 Phoenix
Role Advanced Stealth Multirole Fighter
National origin Californian Empire
Manufacturer Triax Aeronatical Engineering Corporation
Designer Triax Aeronatical Engineering Corporation
First flight 7 September 2225
Introduction 15 December 2225
Primary user Californian Empire
Produced 2225—Present
Number built 6,508 (8 test and 6,500 in operation)
Program cost Đ31.1 billion CES ($66.7 billion USD)
Unit cost
Đ69.77 million CES ($150 million USD
Developed from TAEC F/A-24D Wraith, TAEC YF-25
Variants TAEC F/A-25A Viper, F/A-25B/C Strike Viper, F/A-25D Fighting Phoenix, F/A-25E/F Strike Phoenix
Developed into TAEC F/A-25A, F/A-25B/C, F/A-25D, F/A-25E/F

Overview

The Triax F/A-25 Strike Phoenix is a single-seat, twin-engine, all weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the Californian Empire Air Force (CEAF). The result of the CEAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter program, the aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities including ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of the airframe, weapon systems, and final assembly of the F-25, while program partner Triax provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. The aircraft was variously designated F-25 and F/A-25 prior to formally entering service in December 2225 as the F/A-25A. Despite a protracted development as well as operational issues, the CEAF considers the F-25 a critical component of its tactical air power, and states that the aircraft is unmatched by any known or projected fighter. The Strike Phoenix's combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air-to-air capabilities. Air Chief Marshal Angie Kensington, former Chief of the Australian Defence Force, said in 2224 that the "F/A-25 will be the most outstanding fighter plane ever built." A current procurement tally of 1,100 operational production aircraft was established in 2229 and the most recent F/A-25 was delivered to the CEAF in 2272.

Specifications

General Characteristics

  • Role: Advanced Stealth Multirole Fighter
  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 58 ft. (17.68 m)
  • Wingspan: 41 ft. (12.5 m)
  • Wing area: 804.72 ft² (74.76 m²)
  • Height: 18.5 ft. (5.63 m)
  • Empty weight: 41,500 lb. (18,830 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 63,140 lb. (28,640 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 81,800 lb. (37,100 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2x AviaTech Dynamics FX1250-AD-25E fluid thrust vectoring low bypass turbofans
    • Dry Thrust: 19,000 (84.5 kN) lbs each
    • Thrust with afterburner: 30,000+ lbs (133.45 kN) each
  • Fuel Capacity: 18,000 lb (8,200 kg) internally, or 26,000 lb (12,000 kg) with two external fuel tanks

Performance

Armament

  • Guns: 1 × 20mm internal rotary cannon
  • Air to air loadout:
  • Air to ground loadout:
  • Hardpoints 4× under-wing pylon stations can be fitted to carry 600 U.S. gallon [wikipedia:Drop_tank|drop tanks]] or weapons, each with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,270 kg).

Avionics

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