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BLAZE (pure vanilla)

Developed under the Kestrel project, the IJ-17 was intended to be a training fighter. However with the preparation for war underway it was clear a more long range interceptor was needed to protect bomber forces during the first assault wave. As such the IJ-17’s blueprints were radically changed to increase its range and fuel efficiency. A New stealth body with composite materials help reduce its radar signature. New sensory equipment was also installed to aid with night operations. Weaponry was reduced to save weight and reduce drag on the jet. To compensate for this a new missile was developed. The TAGG 9 missile was designed to accurately engage enemies from beyond visual range. Final tests were completed in late November and the aircraft entered service as the IJ-17 BLAZE.

The design is a mix of an F22 and an F14 and is named after BLAZE (the protagonist of Ace Combat 5). It is completely vanilla and uses no DLC. The BLAZE interceptor lacks a landing gear (because let’s face it landing gear are way too ugly). I recommend using the aerodynamics mod as it makes the handling much better. In vanilla this will behave like most SE jets. It is fast forwards and movement in all other directions is minor. Maneuverability is good in most axis, however rolling is rather slow as there is multiple subgrids on it. The tail rotor can be moved to the straight position and this will increase your roll rate. Otherwise, in terms of performance and weapons it is pretty standard for SE. I also have included a cruising mode for long distance travel.

Vanilla: YES
No DLC: YES
Salvo Ready: YES
Salvo Script: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1221921128

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