# F-35E Strike Eagle II

  A third generation version of the infamous F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-35E Strike Eagle II keeps the airframe of the older plane, including it's strength, with improvements in technology and maneuverability. Using vectored thrust engines, like it's main rival, the SU-58 Platypus strike aircraft, the F-35E is more maneuverable than it's predecessors. This gives the Strike Eagle II better handling in air-to-air combat, which is secondary to it's main role of ground attack. Using FAST (Fuel And Sensor Tactical) packs, which enhance the carrying and fuel capability of the aircraft. These do not hamper the aircraft in terms of maneuverablity, as they are designed to fit conformally to the outside of the aircraft, not creating any unnecessary drag.
  The FAST system allows the F-35E to carry a heavy bombload, while still having fuel to reach it's objective. The main radar has a Doppler mode, with look-down/shoot down capabilities. The F-35E also incorporates an internal ECM/ECCM suite, with the latest electronics. In 2036, the wings were modified to add another two pylons on the wing to add carrying capacity and adding another one for a self-defence AAM, or an AIM-120F AMRAAM for the intercept role. The airframe is stronger, yet lighter, allowing the Strike Eagle II to withstand the g's that might be put on the airframe. These strengths have made the F-35E a continuing member of the UCASACC (United Canadian and American States Air Combat Command) tactical strike force for years to come.

  Handling | Speed | Body | Armor | Signature | Autopilot | Cost
  4 | 900/1,443* | Body: 6 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 19M¥

  Seating: 1 + 1 bucket seats
  Access: 1 canopy
  Economy: .3 km per liter
  Cargo: 2 + 2 storage
  Fuel: 3,500 liters + 2,000 liters (FAST)
  Sensors: Military II (7) ECM/ECCM: Military III (6)/Military III (6)
  Additional Features: The F-35E has a Vigilant Rotary Autocannon in the starboard wing root with 500 rounds of ammunition. As described, the F-35E has a FAST pack on each side of the aircraft, each carrying 1,000 liters of additional fuel, with no penalties to movement. Each FAST system has two hardpoints with 12 CF capacity. Inner wing hardpoints have 15 CF capacity, while the mid-wing hardpoints have 8 CF capactity, and the outer wing hardpoints have 4 CF capacty each.
  Eric Johnson
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