Triax F/A-25 Phoenix

F/A-25E/F Strike Phoenix AFX
TAEC F/A-25E Phoenix
Role	Advanced Stealth Multirole Fighter
National Origin	Californian Empire
Manufacturer	Triax Aeronautics Engineering Corporation
First Flight	7 September 2xxx
Introduction	15 December 2xxx
Status	In service
Primary Users	Californian Empire
Produced	2xxx-2xxx
Number Built	1,108 (8 test and 1,100 operation aircraft)
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
Developed Into	TAEC F/A-25A, F/A-25B/C, F/A-25D, F/A-25E/F
Variants	TAEC F/A-25A Viper, F/A-25B/C Strike Viper, F/A-25D Fighting Phoenix, F/A-25E/F Strike Phoenix

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 last F/A-25 was delivered to the CEAF in 2212.

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: 28,000 lb. (12,700 kg)
  
• Loaded Weight:
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 64,000 lb.
  
• Power Plant: 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

• Maximum Speed:
  • At altitude: Mach 2.6 with full afterburner
  • Supercruise: Mach 2.2
• Range: 1,800 miles (2,900 km) (full combat load)
• Combat radius: 410 nmi (with 100 nmi in supercruise) (470 mi, 760 km)
• Ferry range: 4,100 miles (6,600 km)
• Service Ceiling: 73,000 ft. (22.25 km)
• Maximum design g-load: -7/+13 g
• Initial Climb Rate: 45,000 ft/min (13,700 m/min)

Armament

2 × Main underside internal bays capable of carrying 1,200 lbs of stores
2 × Secondary bays capable of holding one short ranged air-to-air missile each
4 × Removable wing hard points
2 × Wingtip hard points
1 × 20mm internal rotary cannon

Avionics

1 × Advanced Radar Detection System (ARADS) Integrated RADAR system incorporating a LPI AESA RADAR and passive detection systems.
1 × Infrared Tracking System
1 × Multipurpose Data-link
1 × Tandem LA/LIDAR sensors
1 × LADAR scrambling systems
1 × IR Dazzlers
1 × Multi-function physical countermeasures (chaff, flares) release system
1 × Multi-function ECM/ECCM systems
1 × Laser Inertial Navigation Systems
1 × GPS receiver