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RB-7A Phoenix Specifications

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RB-7A Phoenix



Overview:

The RB-7A Phoenix is a high performance, low observable reconnaissance/strike bomber capable of safely overflying heavily defended hostile environments. It combines a high speed, low observable airframe with an integrated reconnaissance package along with up to 25,000 lbs (11,340 kg) of munitions. The aircraft incorporates an extensive countermeasure and decoy system to reduce the chances of being fired upon by hostile forces, and if fired upon, defeat the threat using various systems. The aircraft is also capable of carrying up to 4 air to air missiles in engine pod mounted bays for self-defense against airborne threats.

Price:

$280,000,000 USD (est.)



Dimensions & Capacities:

Length:
115.5 ft (35.2 m)

Wingspan:
68.6 ft (20.9 m)

Height:
10.5 ft (3.2 m)

Crew:
2, pilot and WSO

Weight:
70,000 lbs (31,751 kg) empty
170,500 lbs (72,801 kg) MTOW

Fuel Capacity:
60,000 lbs (27,215 kg) internal



Performance:

Maximum Speed:
Mach 3.4 (1,948 kts, 2,244 mph, 3,611 km/h) @ 70,000+ ft (21,336 m)
Mach 1.8 (1,188 kts, 1,371 mph, 2,201 km/h) @ Sea level

Cruise Speed:
Mach 3.0 maximum cruise @ 70,000+ ft (21,336 m)
Mach 2.0 Supercruise @ 30,000+ ft (9,144 m)
Mach 1.4 Supercruise @ Sea level
Mach 0.92 subsonic cruise @ 30,000 ft (9,144 m)

Stall Speed:
110 kts (203 km/h)

Service Ceiling:
75,000+ ft (22,860 m)

Initial Rate of Climb:
70,000+ ft (21,336 m) per minute (est.)

Range:
4,500 nautical miles (8,334 km); internal fuel, subsonic cruise
Unlimited with in-flight refueling

G-Limits:
10+ Typical Weight
8+ @ Max Weight

7- Typical Weight
5- @ Max Weight

12G structural limit

Takeoff Distance:
1,500 ft (457 m)

Landing Distance:
2,200 ft (548 m)

Thrust to Weight Ratio:
1.11:1@ MTOW
2.71:1 Empty



Engines:

2 VAAS CCT-95-100 combined-cycle afterburning turbofan engines with 65,000-95,000 lbs (24,947-38,555 kg) of thrust each



Weapons:

25,000 lbs (11,340 kg) maximum weapons payload carried internally
10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) maximum external payload



Sensors/Countermeasures:

AN/APG-81 AESA multi-mode radar
AN/AAR-57 CMWS
DRAS
AN/AAQ-24 DIRCM
AN/AAQ-37 EO DAS
EOTS
AN/ALE-47 CMDS
AN/ALR-67v3 ASR



Flight Control/Avionics:

Honeywell quadruple redundant flight control system
Rockwell Collins avionics systems



Landing Gear:

Dual nose wheel
Main gear with 4 wheel bogie per strut



Control Surfaces:

Ruddervators
Ailerons
Flaps
2D Thrust Vector Control
Leading edge flaps
Speed Brakes



Construction Materials:

30% carbon-ceramic matrix composite
25% titanium alloy
20% carbon fiber composite
15% Al-Y-Li alloy
10% other



Glossary:

WSO = Weapons System Officer
EOTS = Electro-Optical Targeting System
AESA = Active Electronically Scanned Array
MTOW = Maximum Take Off Weight
DIRCM = Directed InfraRed Counter Measure
CMWS = Common Missile Warning System
CMDS = Counter-Measures Dispenser System
MTOW = Maximum Take Off Weight
ASR = Advanced Special Receiver
EO DAS = Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System
kts = Knots
RCS = Radar Cross-Section
DRAS = Distributed Radar Array System
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Nyandgate's avatar
Al-Y-Li alloy? What the heck would you use that for?

Be careful: engineering Nazi.