Retired Aircraft of the Arcadian Federal Armed Forces

Aircraft

Arcadian Federal Air Forces

Aircraft	Photo	Origin	Designer/Manufacturer	Users	Role	Versions	Time in Service	Comment
Fighter/Interceptor aircraft
I-1 Angel		Federal Union of Arcadia	ArcMed Corporation		Interceptor	I-1 I-1M	1952-1968	The Angel was the first of the jet-powered, high-powered interceptors designed to counter foreign strategic bomber designs. While the Angel was reliable and effective, it was quickly superseded by its significantly improved successor, the I-3 Archangel.
I-2 Rocketeer		Federal Union of Arcadia	Tann Aircraft		Interceptor	I-2 I-2M	1953-1961	The Rocketeer was designed as an interim solution for use at a time when major improvements were to be made to the I-1 Hawk. While an initially promising interceptor that set numerous speed and altitude records as a production plane, the Rocketeer quickly faded from favor as the limits of its design and unreliability began to surface. It served a very short time.
I-3 Archangel		Federal Union of Arcadia	ArcMed Corporation		Interceptor	I-3 I-3M I-3M2 I-3M3	1958-1994	The Archangel was a radical redesign of the Angel, aiming for an even faster and more high-performance interceptor capable of countering foreign bomber formations. Seeing numerous major upgrades over its lifetime, the Archangel served well in to the 90s.
F-102 Skymarshal		Federal Union of Arcadia	Yeager-Collins Aerospace TYC Aerospace (After 1962)		Interceptor, all-weather fighter	F-102 F-102M F-102M2	1951-1967	Designed as an interception-focused variant of the F-101 Saint, the Skymarshal was quickly relegated to a reserve fighter-interceptor as more competent designs were adopted around the same time.
I-70 Seraph		Federal Union of Arcadia	TYC Aerospace		Interceptor	I-70 I-70M	1968-2000	Seraph was born of a top-secret program to develop the ultimate high-speed interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft. A closely related brother to the I/R-70 Shadow, the Seraph served in a very limited capacity and was retired during the 2000 austerity cuts.
Strike/Multirole aircraft
F-11 Sabretooth		Federal Union of Arcadia	Kessler Arcadian Aerospace Corporation	Donnan	Multirole	F-11 F-11M F-11RM F-11M2 F-11M3 F-11M4 F-11EAM4 F-11RM4 F-11M5 F-11EAM5	1962-2002	The F-11 Sabretooth was the primary workhorse fighter of the Federal Air Force and Navy for decades after its adoption in the early 1960s. Serving as fighter bomber, reconnaissance plane, SEAD bomber and more, the Sabretooth was a venerable and versatile example of Arcadian aerospace engineering. Numerous foreign customers operated the Sabretooth, and many still do to this day.
F-9 Vampire		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Attack aircraft, Multirole	A-9 A-9M A-9RM A-9M2 A-9EAM2	1957-1985	The F-9 Vampire was chosen in the late 50s as a premier supersonic fighter-bomber, mostly intended for the strike role. With a large payload and high speed, the aircraft was ideal for interdiction bombing, and it eventually became the first dedicated SEAD platform of the AFAF.
F-101 Saint		Federal Union of Arcadia	Yeager-Collins Aerospace TYC Aerospace (After 1962)		Multirole	F-101 F-101M F-101M2 F-101M3 F-101M4 F-101M5 F-101M6	1948-1968	One of the most iconic of the Arcadian jet fighters, the F-101 Saint and variants have filled every air combat role in the Air Force and Navy. Used extensively as a ground attack, light bomber, fighter, and interceptor on occasion.
F-103 Super Saint		Federal Union of Arcadia	Yeager-Collins Aerospace TYC Aerospace (After 1962)		Multirole	F-103 F-103M F-103RM F-103M2 F-103RM2	1955-1973	Building off of both the F-101 and F-102, the F-103 was a great leap in supersonic flight for the Air Force. Most of the Super Saint's time was spent as a fighter bomber, a role that it could perform quite well.
F-8 Pit Viper		Federal Union of Arcadia	Kessler Arcadian Aerospace Corporation		Multirole	F-8 F-8M F-8RM F-8M2 F-8M3	1955-1988	Initially designed as a penetration fighter to give Arcadian bombers escorts into protected air space, the Pit Viper eventually proved itself as a highly capable long-range missile-armed interceptor, fighter bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft.
F-99 Cougar		Federal Union of Arcadia	Vaughn Aerodyne Vaughn United (After 1966)		Multirole	F-99 F-99M F-99RM	1950-1969	The F-99 was a stopgap plane designed to fill the role of a fighter-bomber and attack aircraft while better and longer term designs were built. While it was reliable and capable, those better designs rapidly replaced it frontline service. The type continued in service as a reconnaissance and trainer until the late 60s, however.
F-98 Tiger		Federal Union of Arcadia	Vaughn Aerodyne		Multirole	F-98 F-98M	1947-1960	The Tiger faced numerous design challenges early on in its life, with the entire fleet grounded in 1949 to apply numerous major modifications. The next year, the vastly improved swept-wing F-99 Cougar, would make its debut and relegate the Tiger to a reserve and CAS role.
Bomber aircraft
B/A-343 Wraith		Federal Union of Arcadia	Kessler Arcadian Aerospace Corporation		Tactical bomber, attack aircraft	B/A-343	1982-2005	As the first production stealth plane in the world, the Wraith became a staple image of Arcadian air power. While no longer in service, Wraiths are occasionally flown as aggressor training aircraft.
B-64 Linebacker		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Tactical/strategic bomber	B-64 B-64M B-64RM B-64SM B-64M2	1966-1999	The B-64 Linebacker was a highly capable tactical and interdiction bomber with a wide variety of mission sets. A variant, the B-64SM, was heavily modified to serve as penetration and strategic bomber, and other variants served as electronic warfare and reconnaissance planes.
B-66 Paragon		Federal Union of Arcadia	United Western Machinery Vaughn Aerodyne Vaughn United (After 1966)		Strategic bomber	B-66 B-66M B-66M2	1967-2000	Although initially an extremely expensive program deemed a "boondoggle" by the press and Senate, President Reeves saved the program by executive action. Billed as a "Super Bomber" of extreme speeds, the Paragon was the fastest bomber in service in its time, and revolutionary in engineering.
B-55 Conqueror		Federal Union of Arcadia	Tann Aircraft TYC Aerospace (After 1962)		Strategic bomber	B-55 B-55M B-55M2 B-55M3 B-55M4 B-55M5	1955-1995	For decades, the B-55 was primary strategic bomber employed by the AFAF. The adoption of the B-80/88 and Specter ushered in the end of the Conqueror.
B-50 Commander		Federal Union of Arcadia	United Western Machinery Vaughn United (After 1966)		Strategic bomber	B-50 B-50M B-50M2 B-50EAM3	1950-1979	While quickly replaced as the primary Arcadian strategic bomber by the B-55, the Commander eventually served a lengthy time as an electronic warfare and SIGINT aircraft.
B-46 Warrior		Federal Union of Arcadia	United Western Machinery		Strategic bomber	B-46 B-46M	1946-1958	The B-46 was the first jet-powered strategic bomber in Arcadian service, but also the shortest serving. It had an unremarkable service record and poor reliability.
B-56 Baron		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Light bomber	B-56 B-56M B-56RM B-56M2 B-56RM2	1956-1974	While initially a replacement for early prop-powered light bombers, the B-56 eventually filled more of a reconnaissance role for the Air Force. The design originated in the Navy's highly similar B-56N Dolphin.
Support aircraft
B/E-64 Quarterback		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Electronic warfare/SEAD plane	B/E-64 B/E-64M	1981-2009	Arising as a heavily modified B-64M, the Quarterback served as a SEAD, EW, and signals intelligence aircraft for decades in the Air Force.
I/R-70 Shadow		Federal Union of Arcadia	TYC Aerospace		Reconnaissance aircraft	I/R-70 I/R-70M	1967-2000	Originating from the save program as the I-70 Seraph, the Shadow was tailor made as a reconnaissance aircraft and saw extensive service throughout its life. Satellite imaging and the 2000 Millenium Crash austerity saw the end of the Shadow.

Arcadian Federal Navy

Aircraft	Photo	Origin	Designer/Manufacturer	Users	Role	Versions	Time in Service	Comment
Fighter/Interceptor aircraft
F-5 Paladin		Federal Union of Arcadia	Vaughn Aerodyne Vaughn United (After 1966)		Air Superiority	F-5 F-5M F-5M2 F-5M3 F-5M4 F-5M5 F-5M6 F-5M7	1954-1979	While only serving as a primary fighter for the Navy until the introduction of the more versatile and high-performance F-11, the F-8 still managed to remain a mainstay air superiority fighter for Arcadian carriers into the 1970s.
Strike/Multirole aircraft
F-101N Bishop		Federal Union of Arcadia	Yeager-Collins Aerospace TYC Aerospace (After 1962)		Multirole	F-101N F-101NM F-101NM2 Bishop II F-101NM3 Bishop II	1951-1968	The Bishop was a navalized variant of the F-101 Saint, featuring a number of features to allow carrier operations. Initially serving as an interceptor, the Bishop was rapidly outclassed by newer designs and transitioned to a fighter-bomber role.
A-2 Warbird		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Attack	A-2 A-2M A-2M2 A-2M3 A-2M4	1954-1977	The A-2 enjoyed a career as a subsonic, carrier based attack aircraft. While mostly supplanted by the A-5, the A-2 still managed to serve as both a trainer and reserve later in its career.
A-5 Rogue		Federal Union of Arcadia	Vaughn Aerodyne Vaughn United (After 1966)		Attack	A-5 A-5M A-5M2	1960-1980	The A-5 is a shortened, sub-sonic variant of the F-5 Paladin. The Rogue was used as a light attack aircraft, a role that it performed admirably.
A-12 Raider		Federal Union of Arcadia	Tann Aircraft TYC Aerospace		Attack	A-12 A-12M A-12EAM A-12M2 A-12M3 A-12M4 A-12M5	1962-2000	First taking flight as an attack aircraft, the A-12 went on to be one of the most dynamic airframes employed by the Navy. Variants of the Raider were used as attack aircraft, electronic warfare and SEAD planes, and even in-air re-fuelers.
F-11N Sabretooth		Federal Union of Arcadia	Kessler Arcadian Aerospace Corporation		Multirole	F-11N F-11NM F-11NM2 F-11NM3 F-11NM4 F-11NM5	1962-1989	While seeing shorter active service in the Navy, the F-11 still managed to impress as a highly versatile aircraft, only being overtaken in capability by the introduction of the F-6 Javelin.
Bomber aircraft
B-60 Swordfish		Federal Union of Arcadia	ArcMed Corporation		Interdiction bomber, naval bomber	B-60 B-60M B-60M2	1961-1995	The Swordfish was designed to be a high-performance, long distance, suspersonic bomber that the Navy could rely on for rapid strikes and delivery of anti-ship missiles. When it entered service, the B-60 was one of the most advanced bomber aircraft in the world, as well as one of the fastest at distance.
B-56N Dolphin		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Strategic bomber, Electronic warfare	B-56N B-56NM B-56NM2 B-56NEAM3	1956-1990	The original design that the similar B-56 of the Air Force originated as, the B-56N was a naval, carrier capable strategic bomber capable of delivering larger payloads than lighter carrier-based bombers. The Dolphin also saw extensive service as an ELINT, EW, and refueling platform.
Support aircraft
A/E-12 Vandal		Federal Union of Arcadia	TYC Aerospace		Electronic warfare/SEAD	A/E-12 A/E-12M A/E-12M2	1971-2017	Originating as a redesigned variant of the A-12 Raider's A-12EAM EW modification, the A/E-12 was a staple of carrier strike groups for decades as the primary SEAD and electronic warfare aircraft. The Vandal could also collect signals intelligence intercepts.
A/S-12 Raindancer		Federal Union of Arcadia	TYC Aerospace		Aerial refueler	A/S-12 A/S-12M	1977-2006	Built off of A-12M airframes originally, the A/S-12 proved an invaluable part of the carrier air wing by extending the range of any planes aboard the ship.
B/S-56N Diviner		Federal Union of Arcadia	Lancaster Aviation		Aerial refueler, Electronic warfare, ELINT	B/S-56NEA B/S-56NEAM	1962-1995	The B/S-56N has the distinction of being the only fueler in Arcadian service that was also fitted with electronic warfare equipment.

Arcadian Federal Army

Aircraft	Photo	Origin	Designer/Manufacturer	Users	Role	Version	Time in Service	Comment
Attack/reconnaissance helicopters
Support helicopters
Support aircraft