Lockheed C-10 Shadowhawk

  The LMT Shadowhawk is a special operations stealth transport designed to insert small forces into hostile territory. Using the airframe of the old F-117 Nighthawk as a basis for the design, it has been redesigned for it's role. By extending the rear airframe to accomodate eight operatives, and necessary equipment, it can perform it's role. The plane features composites to reduce the overall signature combined with shaping and combined with radar absorbent materials, it is a true "low-observable" aircraft. Additionaly thermal baffles are introduced to decrease the overall thermal signature of the aircraft. It is able to be used by a rigger, and features a datajack port for non rigged personnel. It is armored slightly, to provide protection against threats. A retractable refuelling probe is mounted to extend the range of the plane. Additionally, smart materials were used to lighten the airframe, increasing the performance somewhat.
  Sensor and EW protection is afforded by the latest in ECM and ECCM systems. Additionally, ECD is mounted to allow it to avoid threats during flight. Philllips RT55 and RT33 ECM and ECCM systems are used respectively to defend the aircraft from EW threats. The Philips Seeker sensors are used to detect threats. It should be noticed that the C-10 has no radar, other than it's sensors to get to where it needs to go. The consensus that such an aircraft does not carry any offensive weaponry of it's own to necessitate a radar. This helps in reducing it's own electronic emissions while flying. The sensor system is linked to a GPS satellite that allows it to perform low level flights in any weather and provides the pilot with real time data for flying. The aircraft also features satellite communications gear (Rating 14) to get mission updates, and can be modified to accept the Battletac system. Chaff and flare dispensers are mounted to provide additional threats from surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. These are mounted on the underside of the aircraft for maximum distribution.
  The cargo compartment features eight seats in a 2-by-4 layout. The area is quite large for it's size, with dimensions of 3h x 5l x 3w to allow additional equipment to be transported. The seats may be removed to allow other kinds of cargo to be carried. The cargo is seperated from the pilot's compartment, and is fully pressurized. Access is only by the rear ramp, which opens in a clamshell in the rear when embarking/debarking the aircraft. It is designed to open between the rear "V" tail to prevent any injury when leaving the aircraft. It also features static lines for parachute drops on the ceiling of the aircraft. The aircraft can naturally perform HALO drops if needed. Each seat also features APPS (including the pilot's seat) for crash protection.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Cargo | Load | Cost
  3 | 150/2,000 | 288 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 12 CF | 1,000 | 23,007,000¥

  Seating: 1 ejection seat + 8 reinforced bucket seats
  Entry Points: 1 cockpit + 1 ramp
  Fuel: Jet (7,500 liters)
  Economy: 0.3 km per liter
  Sensors: Military II (9)
  ECM/ECCM: Military II (9)/Military II (9)
  ECD: Military III (6)
  Other Features: Signature Increase (2, Stealth Shaping, Composites), Rigger Adaptation, Retractable Probe (internal), Datajack Port, 9 x APPS, Thermal Baffles (2), Radar Absorbent Materials (3), 80 chaff/flare tubes.
  Weight (Combat): 12,978 kilograms.
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