Continental Reaper

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Continental Reaper
F-4D Phantom II of the 307th TFTS taking off from McDill AFB, 27 August 1987 (6427219).jpg
Role Fighter-bomber
Manufacturer Continental
First flight 1958
Introduction 1960
Status In service
Primary user Belfrasian Air Force
Belfrasian Navy
Fleet Air Arm
Commonwealth Air Force

The Continental Reaper is a fighter bomber designed by the Thessalona-Greenwich joint engineering team for service with the militaries of Belfras and Arthurista. Initially designed as a long range, radar-equipped, mach 2 carrier-capable all-weather interceptor, the Reaper became a multi-purpose heavy tactical fighter capable of performing both air superiority and strike missions. The highly adaptable and versatile aircraft possessed significant longevity, remaining in front-line service until the 1990's and in reserve formations until recent years.

Specifications

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  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 19.2 m
  • Wingspan: 11.7 m
  • Height: 5m
  • Wing area: 49.2 m²
  • Empty weight: 13,757 kg
  • Loaded weight: 18,824kg
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 28,030 kg
  • Powerplant: 2 × Continental J79 afterburning turbojets (53kN dry, 79.4kN wet) or Rollers Engineering Spey afterburning turbofans (54kN dry, 91.2kN wet)
  • Maximum speed: 2,370 km/h
  • Ferry range: 2,699km
  • Service ceiling: 18,000m
  • Rate of climb: 210 m/s
  • Armaments: Up to 8,480 kg of weapons on nine external hardpoints. 1x internally-mounted 20mm gatling cannon (on some variants only)