YVAF-6X Advance Shadow Fighter
"Shadow Killer"

(Version 1.01 - Last updated: 4/30/98)
Concept and Background by Kenneth Olson
Background Information derived from Robotech Technical Files
HTML form provided by Dave Deitrich

BACKGROUND

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Note: As shown above the YVAF-6X has the thrusters and "pop up" shoulder missiles similar to the QAF-6S Shadowdrones.  However it has the upper shoulder arm missiles of the VAF-6S

With the mass production of the VAF-6S "Shadow Fighter" and the QAF-6S "Shadow Drone" for the what proved to be the final assault against reflex point well underway, the Engineers at the Robotech Research plant on Tirol came to the belief that additional improvements could be made to the venerable alpha's airframe.  They convinced REF high command to produce an experimental fighter which would have an internal missile load of 92 short range missiles.  This would be accomplished by redesigning the shoulder intakes to be like those of the QAF-6S.  The largely ineffective, and unnecessary because of the protoculture shadow cloaking device, smoke dispensers would be removed and 8 additional short range missiles would be stored in the lower legs. 

In addition to the additional missiles, a new more advance Destablizer, the EU-13x, was added.  The EU-13x had all the admirable characteristics of its non-experimental brother but discharge energy in 15 MJ shots vs 10 MJ for the EU-13.  In addition, the EU-13x was given the ability to fire in short bursts.  The YVAF-6x kept the venerable RRG mk9 nose lasers and DDI-6 medium range missile launchers of the original alpha fighter.

Difficulties in production limited the total number that were readied in time for the final assault against Reflex point to twenty four.  These units were grouped into two elite squadrons and placed on the SS. Alabama.  Early in the battle the first squadron was ordered to lead the ground assault against reflex point, while the second squadron was assigned to protect the SS. Alabama.  General Reinhart believed that the first squadron could perhaps knock out the central power core of Reflex point before the battle was truly joined.  The initial assault went as planned until the first squadron penetrated the central power core.  At this point they were overwhelmed by some 250 shock troopers.  Only 3 of the initial 12 YVAF-6x were able to withdraw.

The second squadron was held in defense of the SS. Alabama for the entire battle.   They were able to hold off approximately 100 armored scouts, all the while only losing 2 units.  Unfortunately, the energy phoenix destroyed the unit entirely.   As a result only 3 of the initial 24 units survived the battle.  In spite of the relatively few number of suriving units, the REF high command ordered an addition 128 units for further testing.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type:
YVAF-6X Advanced Alpha Fighter
Class: Advanced Variable Fighter (Prototype)
Manufacturer: Robotech Research
Crew: One pilot wearing Tactical Life Support System.
 

MDC BY LOCATION: 

(1) Head                                                 50  
    Hands (2)                                            30 each
    Forearm / Missile Pods(2)                           100 each
    Shoulder / Missile Pods (2)                          80 each
    Upper Legs (2)                                      100 each
    Lower Legs (2)                                      125 each
(2) Main Body                                           300
    Pilots Compartment                                  175
    Wings (2)                                           100 each
    Tails (2)                                            50 each
    EU-13x Gun Pod                                       100

NOTES:

  1. Destroying the head of the YVAF-6X  will knock out the mecha's major sensor systems, including all of the optics systems (infrared, nightvision, thermal). Radar and communications will be unaffected.
  2. Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha.

SPEEDS:

RUNNING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
160 kph
LEAPING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
50 ft (15 m) high or 70 ft (21 m) long without thrusters.
FLYING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
482 kph
FLYING, GERWALK/SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
Mach One (670 mph/1072 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
FLYING, FIGHTER CONFIGURATION:
Max level speed : 2465 kph at 18000m (Mach 2.3)
1100 kph at sea level (Mach 1.0)
Stall speed : 182 kph (QAF-6S: VTOL rectification possible)
Initial climb rate : over 20000m per minute
Service ceiling : 26 km (unboosted).
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
2 x Pratt & Whitney JG97M [Main] Fusion plasma-air/reaction mass intermix turbines. Max thrust, 137 kN ea.
2 x Pratt & Whitney FE-97B first-stage intake fans, providing pressurized airflow to main, reserve, and VTOL engines
4 x Turbo-Union ATF 401 miniaturized fusion plasma-air/reaction mass intermix ramjets. Two are mounted on the
upper rear (jet mode), and two as VTOL thrusters on the lower fuselage in place of the traditional head-turret
[Auxiliary]. Each engine is rated to 46.9 kN standard thrust, max overboost to 91.1 kN each.
 

STATISTICAL DATA:

shadow-battloid.jpg (13169 bytes)HEIGHT:
8.75m  in soldier configuration.
5.72m in gerwalk configuration.
4.60m in fighter configuration.
WIDTH:
4.84m at shoulders in soldier and gerwalk configuration.
8.20m  with wings at maximum extension.
LENGTH:
5.25m in soldier configuration.
8.00m in gerwalk configuration.
10.25m in fighter configuration.
WEIGHT:
18,000 kg empty.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Equal to a P.S. of 60
CARGO:
Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings in addition to the cyclone storage compartment
POWER PLANT:
2 x RRL-2P Miniaturized Protoculture-cell energizer
16 standard canisters of Protoculture
1 dedicated canister for main weapon (if applicable)
9.8 lit. D2O reactant for fusion engines.
Delta V:
40  kps, however two 25 kps tanks may be mounted on each hardpoint
 
COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:
None

 

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

  1. EU-13X Destablizer: The Shadowkiller mounts an experimental verision of the EU-13 detablizer.  The REF pilots which were consultants to the Shadow killer project praised the EU-13 for its ability to punch holes in invid force fields; however, they felt that the rate of fire for the weapon was a hindrance.  In response to these comments, the EU-13X has the capablity of firing concentrated short bursts of up to 3 blasts.

     

  2. RRG mk9 NOSE LASERS: The orginal nose lasers of the Alpha figher were retained

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  3. GR-12 SHOULDER LAUNCH SYSTEM: The GR-12 shoulder launch system from the shadow drone was added to provide additional punch

     

  4. MM-68 MULTI-MISSILE SYSTEM: The smoke screen dispensors were removed, and 8 additional hammerhead short range missiles were added to the MM-60 missile system for a total of 68 short range missiles

     

  5. DDI-6 MEDIUM RANGE MISSILE SYSTEM: Six 260mm x 1.2m Diamondback MRMs can be stored under the intakes

     

  6. BODY/WING HARD POINTS: Two fixed hard points are mounted on each wing.   These hardpoints can be used to carry 25 short range missiles, 5 medium range missiles or 2 long range missiles.

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  7. HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the YF-19 can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The AVF is extremely agile and can execute most typical hand to hand combat moves, such as punches, jump kicks, leap attacks, rolling with impacts, etc.

    DAMAGE:  

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE YF-19:

sdrone_fighter.jpg (23865 bytes)COMBAT BONUSES FOR YVAF-6XFIGHTER TRAINING:

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