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| colspan="2" style="background: #CC0000; color: #FFFFFF;" align="center" | <big>'''AB-121E Nightshade ABX'''</big>
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Manufacturer''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Triax Aeronautics Engineering Corporation
 
| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Manufacturer''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Triax Aeronautics Engineering Corporation
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''First Flight''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 7 September 2xxx
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''First Flight''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 7 September 2226
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Introduction''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 15 December 2xxx
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Introduction''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 15 December 2226
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Status''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | In service
 
| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Status''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | In service
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Primary Users''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Californian Empire
 
| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Primary Users''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Californian Empire
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Produced''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 2xxx-2xxx
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Produced''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 2226-Current
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Number Built''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 1,108 (8 test and 1,100 operation aircraft)
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Number Built''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 558 (8 test and 550 operation aircraft)
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Program Cost''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Đ31.1 billion CES ($66.7 billion USD)
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Program Cost''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Đ20.82 billion CES ($44.75 billion USD)
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Unit Cost''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Đ69.77 million CES ($150 million USD)
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Unit Cost''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Đ131.67 million CES ($283.1 million USD)
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Developed From''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | TAEC F/A-24D Wraith, TAEC YF-25
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Developed From''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | TAEC EB-119 Vampire, TAEC XB-121
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Developed Into''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | TAEC F/A-25A, F/A-25B/C, F/A-25D, F/A-25E/F
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Developed Into''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | TAEC AB-121A, AB-121B/C, AB-121D, AB-121E/F
 
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Variants''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | TAEC F/A-25A Viper, F/A-25B/C Strike Viper, F/A-25D Fighting Phoenix, F/A-25E/F Strike Phoenix
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Variants''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | TAEC AB-121A Vampire, AB-121B/C Strike Vampire, AB-121D Vampire II, AB-121E/F Nightshade
 
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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The '''Triax''' '''AB-121 Nightshade''' is an advanced four-engine supersonic [[wikipedia:turbofan|jet-powered]] [[wikipedia:stealth_technology|stealth]] [[wikipedia:strategic_bomber|strategic bomber]] used by the '''Californian Empire Air Force''' (CEAF). It was first envisioned in the 2190s as a [[wikipedia:Supersonic|supersonic]] bomber with [[wikipedia:Mach number|Mach]] 2 speed, and sufficient [[wikipedia:Range (aircraft)|range]] and payload to replace the [[wikipedia:Boeing_B-52_Stratofortress|Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]. It was developed into the AB-121B, primarily a low-level penetrator with long range and Mach 1.25 speed capability at high altitude.
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Designed by Triax Aeronautics, development was delayed multiple times over its history, as the theory of strategic balance changed from [[wikipedia:flexible_response|flexible response]] to [[wikipedia:massive_retaliation|massive retaliation]] and back again. Each change in stance changed the perceived need for manned bombers. The initial AB-121A version was developed in the early 2220s, but its production was canceled, and only four prototypes were built. The need for a new platform once again surfaced in the early 2230s, and the aircraft resurfaced as the AB-121B version with the focus on low-level penetration bombing. Production went ahead as the E & F versions would be operational as the "Advanced Technology Bomber" (which became the '''''Nightshade'''''). The AB-121B entered service in 2226 with the CEAF [[wikipedia:Strategic_Air_Command|Strategic Air Command]] (SAC) as a nuclear bomber.
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
 
===General Characteristics===
 
===General Characteristics===
 
* '''Role:''' Advanced [[wikipedia:Stealth_aircraft|Stealth]] [[wikipedia:Strategic_bomber|Strategic Bomber]]
 
* '''Role:''' Advanced [[wikipedia:Stealth_aircraft|Stealth]] [[wikipedia:Strategic_bomber|Strategic Bomber]]
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* '''Crew:''' 1
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* '''Crew:''' 4 (aircraft commander, copilot, offensive systems officer and defensive systems officer)
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* '''Length:''' 58 ft. (17.68 m)
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* '''Length:''' 172 ft (52.4 m) absolute. 160 ft (48.76m) fuselage.
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* '''[[wikipedia:Wingspan|Wingspan]]:''' 41 ft. (12.5 m)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Wingspan|Wingspan]]:''' 144 ft (43.9 m)
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* '''Wing area:''' 804.72 ft² (74.76 m²)
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* '''Wing area:''' 2,013 ft² (187 m²)
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* '''Height:''' 18.5 ft. (5.63 m)
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* '''Height:''' 34 ft (10.4 m)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Manufacturer%27s_Weight_Empty|Empty weight]]:''' 41,500 lb. (18,830 kg)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Manufacturer%27s_Weight_Empty|Empty weight]]:''' 242,000 lb (109,770 kg)
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* '''Loaded weight:''' 63,140 lb. (28,640 kg)
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* '''Loaded weight:''' 531,250 lb (240,975 kg)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Maximum_takeoff_weight|Max. takeoff weight]]:''' 81,800 lb. (37,100 kg)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Maximum_takeoff_weight|Max. takeoff weight]]:''' 578,500 lb (262,410 kg)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Aircraft_engine|Powerplant]]:''' 2x AviaTech Dynamics FX1250-AD-25E fluid thrust vectoring low bypass [[wikipedia:Turbofan|turbofans]]
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* '''[[wikipedia:Aircraft_engine|Powerplant]]:''' 4 × AviaTech Dynamics G105-AD-121 Olympus augmented [[wikipedia:Turbofan|turbofans]]
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**'''Dry Thrust:''' 19,000 (84.5 kN) lbs each
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**'''Dry Thrust:''' 28,500 lbf (126.8 kN) each
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** '''Thrust with [[wikipedia:Afterburner|afterburner]]:''' 30,000+ lbs (133.45 kN) each
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** '''Thrust with [[wikipedia:Afterburner|afterburner]]:''' 51,200 lbf (227.7 kN) each
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* '''Fuel Capacity:''' 18,000 lb (8,200 kg) internally, or 26,000 lb (12,000 kg) with two external fuel tanks<br/>
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* '''Fuel Capacity:''' 242,000 lb (109,770 kg); optional: 3 x 29,700 lbs/4,500 US gal (13,472 L) in 3 internal weapons bays each for a total of 81,900 lbs/13,500 US gal (40,416 L)
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* '''Payload:''' 94,500 lb (42,870 kg); internal ordnance.
  
 
===Performance===
 
===Performance===
 
* '''[[wikipedia:V_speeds#Regulatory_V-speeds|Maximum Speed]]:'''
 
* '''[[wikipedia:V_speeds#Regulatory_V-speeds|Maximum Speed]]:'''
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** '''At altitude:''' [[wikipedia:Mach_number|Mach]] 2.6 with full afterburner
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** '''At altitude:''' [[wikipedia:Mach_number|Mach]] 2.32 with full afterburner (1,534.62 knots, 1,766 mph, 2,842.1 km/h at 50,000 ft/15,000 m altitude)
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** '''[[wikipedia:Supercruise|Supercruise]]:''' Mach 2.2
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** '''[[wikipedia:V_speeds#Vc|Cruise speed]]:''' Mach 0.92 (700 mph, 1,130 km/h at 200–500 ft/60-150 m altitude)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Range_(aircraft)|Range]]:''' 1,800 miles (2,900 km) (full combat load)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Range_(aircraft)|Range]]:''' 5,648 nmi (6,500 mi, 10,461 km) (full combat load)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Combat_radius|Combat radius]]:''' 410 nmi (with 100 nmi in supercruise) (470 mi, 760 km)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Combat_radius|Combat radius]]:''' 2,607 nmi (3,000 mi, 4,828 km)
 
* '''[[wikipedia:Range_(aircraft)|Ferry range]]:''' 4,100 miles (6,600 km)
 
* '''[[wikipedia:Range_(aircraft)|Ferry range]]:''' 4,100 miles (6,600 km)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Ceiling_(aircraft)|Service Ceiling]]:''' 73,000 ft. (22.25 km)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Ceiling_(aircraft)|Service Ceiling]]:''' 60,000 ft (18,000 m)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Wing_loading|Wing loading]]:''' 78.4 lb/ft² (383 kg/m²)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Wing_loading|Wing loading]]:''' 167 lb/ft² (816 kg/m²)
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* '''[[wikipedia:Thrust-to-weight_ratio|Thrust/weight]]:''' 0.95
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* '''[[wikipedia:Thrust-to-weight_ratio|Thrust/weight]]:''' 0.38
 
* '''Maximum design [[wikipedia:Standard_gravity|''g'']]-load:''' -7/+13 ''g''
 
* '''Maximum design [[wikipedia:Standard_gravity|''g'']]-load:''' -7/+13 ''g''
 
* '''Initial Climb Rate:''' 45,000 ft/min (13,700 m/min)
 
* '''Initial Climb Rate:''' 45,000 ft/min (13,700 m/min)
  
 
===Armament===
 
===Armament===
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* '''Guns:''' 1 × [[wikipedia:20_mm_caliber|20mm]] internal rotary cannon
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* 6 × Six internal bomb bays for 94,500 lb (42,870 kg) of ordnance.
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* '''Air to air loadout:'''
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** 6 × [[wikipedia:AIM-120_AMRAAM|AIM-120 AMRAMM]] carried in Secondary bays
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===Bombs===
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** 2 × [[wikipedia:AIM-9_Sidewinder|AIM-9 Sidewinder]] carried in internal bays
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* '''Air to ground loadout:'''
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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** 2 × 1,000 lb (450 kg) [[wikipedia:Joint_Direct_Attack_Munition|JDAM]] or 8× 250 lb (110 kg) [[wikipedia:GBU-39_Small_Diameter_Bomb|GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs]]
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!colspan=8 bgcolor=#EFEFEF align=center| '''AB-121E/F Nightshade internal weapons load options'''
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** 2 × AIM-120 AMRAAM
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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** 2 × AIM-9 Sidewinder
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|align=center|'''Bomb rack & Stores'''
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* '''[[wikipedia:Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]''' 4× under-wing pylon stations can be fitted to carry 600 U.S. [[wikipedia:Gallon|gallon]] [wikipedia:Drop_tank|drop tanks]] or weapons, each with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,270 kg).
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|align=center|'''Bay 1'''
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|align=center|'''Bay 2'''
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|align=center|'''Bay 3'''
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|align=center|'''Bay 4'''
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|align=center|'''Bay 5'''
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|align=center|'''Bay 6'''
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|align=center|'''Total'''
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''conventional'''
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''CBM'''<br>2816 to 3513&nbsp;lb
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|6
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''Mk-82'''
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*'''Mk-82 AIR'''
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*'''Mk-36'''
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*'''Mk-62'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|14
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|align=center|14
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|align=center|14
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|align=center|14
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|align=center|14
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|align=center|14
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|align=center|84
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''conventional'''
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''SECBM'''<br>(CBM w/ TMD upgrade)<br>5632&nbsp;lb empty
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|6
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''CBU-87'''
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*'''CBU-89'''
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*'''CBU-97'''
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*'''CBU-103'''
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*'''CBU-104'''
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*'''CBU-105'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|5
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|align=center|5
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|align=center|5
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|align=center|5
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|align=center|5
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|align=center|5
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|align=center|30
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''GBU-38'''
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|3
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|3
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|align=center|15
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''multi-purpose'''
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''MPRL'''<br>1300 to 2055&nbsp;lb
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|6
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''Mk-84'''
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*'''GBU-31'''
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*'''AGM-154'''
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*'''AGM-158'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|24
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''Mk-65 naval mines '''
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|12
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''4-pack GBU-39'''
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*'''6-pack GBU-39'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|96 or 144
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''multi-purpose''' (mixed)
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''MPRL'''<br>(MER upgrade)
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|6
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''GBU-38''', '''GBU-32''', '''GBU-31'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|36
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''GBU-38'''
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|align=center|8
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|align=center|8
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|align=center|8
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|align=center|8
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|align=center|8
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|align=center|8
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|align=center|48
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''ferry/range extension'''
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''fuel tank'''<br>2975 gal
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|0
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|align=center|0
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|align=center|0
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|align=center|3<br>9157 gal
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''nuclear''' (uniform)(out of use)
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''MPRL'''<br>1300 to 2055&nbsp;lb
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|1
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|align=center|6
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''B28'''
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|2
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|align=center|12
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''AGM-69'''
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*'''B61'''
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*'''B83'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|4
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|align=center|24
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|- bgcolor=#F5DC47
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!colspan=8 align=center|'''nuclear''' (mixed)(out of use)
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|
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{{col-begin|width=auto}}
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{{col-break}}
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*'''CSRL'''
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{{col-end}}
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|align=center colspan=2|1
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|align=center|
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|align=center|
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|align=center|
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|align=center|
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|align=center|
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|- bgcolor=#FFFFFF
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|align=center|'''[[wikipedia:AGM-86_ALCM#AGM-86C.2FD_2|AGM-86E/F]]'''
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|align=center colspan=2|small fuel tank<br>8
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|align=center colspan=2|small fuel tank<br>8
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|align=center colspan=2|small fuel tank<br>8
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|align=center|24
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|}
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* 84× [[wikipedia:Mark_82_bomb|Mk-82]] Air inflatable retarder (AIR) general purpose (GP) bombs
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* 81× [[wikipedia:Mark_82_bomb|Mk-82]] low drag general purpose (LDGP) bombs
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* 84× [[wikipedia:Mark_82_bomb|Mk-62 Quickstrike]] sea mines
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* 24× [[wikipedia:Mark_84_bomb|Mk-65]] naval mines
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* 30× CBU-87/[[wikipedia:CBU-89_Gator|89]]/CBU-97 Cluster Bomb Units (CBU)
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* 30× CBU-103/104/105 [[wikipedia:Wind_Corrected_Munitions_Dispenser|Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser]] (WCMD) CBUs
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* 24× GBU-31 [[wikipedia:Joint_Direct_Attack_Munition|JDAM]] GPS guided bombs (Mk-84 GP or BLU-109 warhead)
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* 15× GBU-38 [[wikipedia:Joint_Direct_Attack_Munition|JDAM]] GPS guided bombs (Mk-82 GP warhead)
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* 24× Mk-84 general purpose bombs
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* 12× [[wikipedia:AGM-154_Joint_Standoff_Weapon|AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon]] (JSOW)
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* 96× or 144× [[wikipedia:GBU-39_Small_Diameter_Bomb|GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb]] GPS guided bombs (not fielded on F/B-121 yet)
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* 24× [[wikipedia:AGM-158_JASSM|AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile]] (JASSM)
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* 24× [[wikipedia:B61_nuclear_bomb|B61 nuclear variable-yield gravity bombs]] (strategic armament)
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* 24× [[wikipedia:B83_nuclear_bomb|B83 nuclear gravity bombs]] (strategic armament)
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* 24× [[wikipedia:AGM-86_ALCM#AGM-86C.2FD_2|AGM-86E/F]] Conventional Air-Launched [[wikipedia:Cruise_missile|Cruise Missile]] (CALCM)
  
 
===Avionics===
 
===Avionics===
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* AD/APX-216 forward-looking offensive passive [[wikipedia:Phased_array|phased-array]] [[wikipedia:Radar|radar]]
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* AD/ALX-205 radar warning and defensive [[wikipedia:Radar_jamming_and_deception|jamming]] equipment
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* AD/ASX-232 defensive management system
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* AviaTech Dynamics Assassin FLIR/EO/LASER suite
 
* Advanced Radar Detection System (ARADS) Integrated [[wikipedia:Radar|RADAR]] system incorporating a [[wikipedia:Low_probability_of_intercept_radar|LPI]] [[wikipedia:Active_electronically_scanned_array|AESA]] RADAR and passive detection systems.
 
* Advanced Radar Detection System (ARADS) Integrated [[wikipedia:Radar|RADAR]] system incorporating a [[wikipedia:Low_probability_of_intercept_radar|LPI]] [[wikipedia:Active_electronically_scanned_array|AESA]] RADAR and passive detection systems.
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* AN/AAR-73 [[wikipedia:Missile_approach_warning|Missile Launch Detection]] (MLD)
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* AD/AMX-73 [[wikipedia:Missile_approach_warning|Missile Launch Detection]] (MLD)
 
* [[wikipedia:Radar_warning_receiver|Radar warning receiver]] (RWR) 450 nmi (833.40 km) or more detection range
 
* [[wikipedia:Radar_warning_receiver|Radar warning receiver]] (RWR) 450 nmi (833.40 km) or more detection range
 
* [[wikipedia:Infrared|Infrared]] Tracking System
 
* [[wikipedia:Infrared|Infrared]] Tracking System
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* SDX-105 Multifunctional Integrated [[wikipedia:Digital_electronics|Digital Electronic]] System (MIDES)
 
* SDX-105 Multifunctional Integrated [[wikipedia:Digital_electronics|Digital Electronic]] System (MIDES)
  
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[[Category:Californian Empire]]
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The aircraft is coated in a fifth generation Radar Absorbent Material that not only reduces its radar signature, but the underside is coated in black carbon nano-tubing that absorbs light-waves to make it next to impossible to see at nighttime when flying over cities.
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[[Category:Californian Empire]][[Category:Bomber Aircraft]]

Latest revision as of 07:25, 31 July 2015

AB-121E/F Nightshade ABX
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TAEC AB-121E Nightshade
Role Advanced Stealth Strategic Bomber
National Origin Californian Empire
Manufacturer Triax Aeronautics Engineering Corporation
First Flight 7 September 2226
Introduction 15 December 2226
Status In service
Primary Users Californian Empire
Produced 2226-Current
Number Built 558 (8 test and 550 operation aircraft)
Program Cost Đ20.82 billion CES ($44.75 billion USD)
Unit Cost Đ131.67 million CES ($283.1 million USD)
Developed From TAEC EB-119 Vampire, TAEC XB-121
Developed Into TAEC AB-121A, AB-121B/C, AB-121D, AB-121E/F
Variants TAEC AB-121A Vampire, AB-121B/C Strike Vampire, AB-121D Vampire II, AB-121E/F Nightshade

Overview

The Triax AB-121 Nightshade is an advanced four-engine supersonic jet-powered stealth strategic bomber used by the Californian Empire Air Force (CEAF). It was first envisioned in the 2190s as a supersonic bomber with Mach 2 speed, and sufficient range and payload to replace the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. It was developed into the AB-121B, primarily a low-level penetrator with long range and Mach 1.25 speed capability at high altitude.

Designed by Triax Aeronautics, development was delayed multiple times over its history, as the theory of strategic balance changed from flexible response to massive retaliation and back again. Each change in stance changed the perceived need for manned bombers. The initial AB-121A version was developed in the early 2220s, but its production was canceled, and only four prototypes were built. The need for a new platform once again surfaced in the early 2230s, and the aircraft resurfaced as the AB-121B version with the focus on low-level penetration bombing. Production went ahead as the E & F versions would be operational as the "Advanced Technology Bomber" (which became the Nightshade). The AB-121B entered service in 2226 with the CEAF Strategic Air Command (SAC) as a nuclear bomber.

Specifications

General Characteristics

  • Role: Advanced Stealth Strategic Bomber
  • Crew: 4 (aircraft commander, copilot, offensive systems officer and defensive systems officer)
  • Length: 172 ft (52.4 m) absolute. 160 ft (48.76m) fuselage.
  • Wingspan: 144 ft (43.9 m)
  • Wing area: 2,013 ft² (187 m²)
  • Height: 34 ft (10.4 m)
  • Empty weight: 242,000 lb (109,770 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 531,250 lb (240,975 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 578,500 lb (262,410 kg)
  • Powerplant: 4 × AviaTech Dynamics G105-AD-121 Olympus augmented turbofans
    • Dry Thrust: 28,500 lbf (126.8 kN) each
    • Thrust with afterburner: 51,200 lbf (227.7 kN) each
  • Fuel Capacity: 242,000 lb (109,770 kg); optional: 3 x 29,700 lbs/4,500 US gal (13,472 L) in 3 internal weapons bays each for a total of 81,900 lbs/13,500 US gal (40,416 L)
  • Payload: 94,500 lb (42,870 kg); internal ordnance.

Performance

  • Maximum Speed:
    • At altitude: Mach 2.32 with full afterburner (1,534.62 knots, 1,766 mph, 2,842.1 km/h at 50,000 ft/15,000 m altitude)
    • Cruise speed: Mach 0.92 (700 mph, 1,130 km/h at 200–500 ft/60-150 m altitude)
  • Range: 5,648 nmi (6,500 mi, 10,461 km) (full combat load)
  • Combat radius: 2,607 nmi (3,000 mi, 4,828 km)
  • Ferry range: 4,100 miles (6,600 km)
  • Service Ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,000 m)
  • Wing loading: 167 lb/ft² (816 kg/m²)
  • Thrust/weight: 0.38
  • Maximum design g-load: -7/+13 g
  • Initial Climb Rate: 45,000 ft/min (13,700 m/min)

Armament

  • 6 × Six internal bomb bays for 94,500 lb (42,870 kg) of ordnance.

Bombs

AB-121E/F Nightshade internal weapons load options
Bomb rack & Stores Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Total
conventional
CBM
2816 to 3513 lb 		1 1 1 1 1 1 6

14 14 14 14 14 14 84
conventional
SECBM
(CBM w/ TMD upgrade)
5632 lb empty 		1 1 1 1 1 1 6

5 5 5 5 5 5 30
GBU-38 2 2 3 2 2 3 15
multi-purpose
MPRL
1300 to 2055 lb 		1 1 1 1 1 1 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 24
Mk-65 naval mines 2 2 2 2 2 2 12

4 4 4 4 4 4 96 or 144
multi-purpose (mixed)
MPRL
(MER upgrade) 		1 1 1 1 1 1 6

2 2 2 2 2 2 36
GBU-38 8 8 8 8 8 8 48
ferry/range extension
fuel tank
2975 gal 		1 1 1 0 0 0 3
9157 gal
nuclear (uniform)(out of use)

1 1 1 1 1 1 6
B28 2 2 2 2 2 2 12

4 4 4 4 4 4 24
nuclear (mixed)(out of use)

1
AGM-86E/F small fuel tank
8 		small fuel tank
8 		small fuel tank
8 		24

Avionics

The aircraft is coated in a fifth generation Radar Absorbent Material that not only reduces its radar signature, but the underside is coated in black carbon nano-tubing that absorbs light-waves to make it next to impossible to see at nighttime when flying over cities.

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