SuperSound MK-IV Stealth Fighter MOD3 (Labels,Refuelling,Missile System Optimization and General Improvements)

This time, I just added "F-35"like labels and improved some features the aircraft already has. Also had some tweaks to some parts and vizzy. And as always, credits to NoLuja for the AIM-9 missiles that is used in this craft. This modification is basically making it more like a real military fighter jet by polishing and improving features but it lacks a gun which I consider an insane challenge for me to get one actually built and working and integrated into this craft. I made this while also keeping realism in mind so this craft shouldn't have too much unrealistic behaviors.

Changes/Additions:

• Added labels around the aircraft so it actually looks like it belongs in an air force.

• Slightly thicker wings and stabilizers which also resulted in more weight.

• Added a refueling port with illuminated indicators for night refuelling.

• Added a Pitot Tube. (Only aesthetic.)

• Changed the procedure of launching missiles. (Explained later below.)

• Adjusted the Pitch auto-pilot PID to be more stable.

• The front landing gear bay is now hidden inside the fuselage for a smoother look.

• Changed the input of turning the front landing gear from Yaw to Roll.

• Added a prompt that asks whether you want to switch your perspective to a missile when it is launched.

• Added a Align Third Person View feature which aligns the camera angle to the back of the aircraft and also sets the camera mode to chase view.

• Better inlet damage effects to the jet engine.

• Slightly faster pitch and roll response.

• Changed Terrain Warning to Altitude Warning.

Missile System Change:

In this version of the MK-IV, the bay doors finally automatically open and close when you activate a missile in the AG. It took a while to implement this because of the way the missiles are stored inside the weapons bay. The missiles are attached to a shaft which rotates to cycle different missiles to the opening of the bay door. In the previous version (The MOD2), you had to cycle the missiles manually which was very complicated but in this version, just activate the missile that you want in the AG and the bay door will automatically open and the shaft will automatically cycle the corresponding missile to the opening which happens much quicker and you just need to activate the missile in the AG. Beware though to wait until the bay door has closed after firing a missile to fire another one again or it may lead to problems. The Jettison Missiles feature also received the same treatment with the bay door automatically opening and automatically cycling the missiles to the right position but different from the single missile fire, the Jettison Missiles feature now fires two missiles at the same time to get rid of weight much quicker.
In this new version, a Missile Perspective option is added for you to choose between switching your view to the missile when it is launched or to make your view stay with the plane. A prompt will appear at the beginning asking you this or by activating AG 18.

FLIGHT CONTROLS:

Use NavSphere for cruising and use Analog Sticks for manouvering.

Use Slider 1 for flaps.

Use Slider 3 for landing gear motors when you want to taxi.

Use the Reverse Thrust/Brake as an airbrake or a brake for the landing gear.

Use the Forward Slider for adjusting the angle of the refuelling port.

Use Slider 2 for cycling the missile shaft but only use it when you are not firing a missile or the missile will misfire.

Use AG 5 Weapons Bay to open or close it but only do it when you are not firing a missile or the missile may snag on the bay doors.

Use AG 17 Align Third Person View to align your view to the back of the aircraft and it will also set your camera mode to chase view.

Features an Auto-Takeoff feature that allows you to be airborne with one click of a button. Please wait until the process is finished to take control of the plane again.

Features a Afterburner Limiter that limits the afterburner to the minimum and limits the throttle range to 85%. Disable this if you require more thrust or speed but beware of the danger that heat brings near Mach 3.

Features an Altitude Warning system that alerts the pilot audibly when the aircraft is below 180 AGL. The beeping sound can be quite annoying so you are free to disable it in the AG.

I advise to leave Slider 2 and 4 alone for the functions that they do to work properly.

Gallery:

Thanks to DeepSpaceIndustries for these awesome images. You can check out his YT channel here.

Aerodynamics and Speed:

Due to the thicker wings and stabilizers, acceleration and top speed has been reduced but only a bit. Still can reach Mach 3 at full throttle and around Mach 2 on max Limited Afterburner.

Turn rate is still pretty good but roll rate is still slow for making it controllable but you can adjust the control surfaces and rotators to your liking.

Top Speed: Around Mach 3, 100% Throttle (Very dangerous in this speed as it might suddenly explode due to the heat.)

Maximum Safe Speed: Around Mach 2, 85% Throttle

Subsonic is at 50% Throttle and below

Thanks to all the people who supported the MOD2 as that became my best craft and to the people at the SR2 Chat Discord server for the help in the problems. Truly a great community which made SR2 more than just a rocket game. I hope this is even more successful as this is the best version of the MK-IV*.

*The latest version of the MK-IV is always the best version so idk why I said this. But this is still my most successful MK-IV and craft in terms of community engagement so I'll give it that.