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F-24A
F-24A

The F-24 was designed by Lockheed Martin specifically due to the exorbitant cost of their previous F-22. As orders of the older type seemed destined to be cancelled even shortly after its selection as the winner of the ATF program, the F-24 became a way to stave off financial ruin for the company. Designed with the stealthy elements and the supermaneuverability of the F-22, the Sparrow is one of the elite fifth gen fighters. However, owing to the prior experiences of financial hemorrhaging, several features were "dumbed down" for the F-24 compared to the F-22. First and foremost- the F-24 focuses not on absolute stealth, but rather uses low-observable traits and sparing application of Radar Absorbent Material to lower the cost. In addition, the F-24 uses more aluminum components rather than carbon fiber, but critical parts, such as the wings, continue use of this material. While meaning it is less stealthy than the preceding F-22, it also means that the Sparrow can be procured in far greater numbers, replacing the legacy 4th and even 3rd gen fighters still in service owing to decades of military neglect. The F-24A was the first incarnation, but after good service for roughly a decade after its introduction a major upgrade was deemed necessary. Its successor, the soon-to-be-revealed F-24C incorporates many of the elements that were deleted from the early version due to price constraints, now rendered cheaper due to a 15 years of refining production techniques and more experience with advanced materials.

This example is carrying long rage fuel tanks and a heavy external load- ideal for the loiter-and-intercept missions that have become increasingly commonplace over the frontlines.


Huge thanks to: Aleksander Stein, Mike Psiaki, and Ralph

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Taken on: June 28, 2011
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