A-3 PHOTON

-I KNOW THIS DESCRIPTION IS LONG, BUT IT WOULD BE WISE TO READ IT-

The A-3 Photon is a fast and maneuverable attack aircraft of the Union of Droo Air Force. It is equipped with two energy beams, and four dumb bombs. It is very fast, and can go on suborbital flights to get from place to place quickly. Its engine has been upgraded to a methalox rocket eng- ahem, I mean fusion jet. This is a collaboration between myself and Kittman. I built the plane, while Kittman made the vizzy for supersonic configuration.

-SUPERSONIC CONFIGURATION-
The aircraft has a supersonic configuration, and a subsonic configuration. The supersonic configuration allows for better control and maneuvering at supersonic, and hypersonic speeds. This is automated, and will automatically occur when the vehicle exceeds 390 M/S. The vehicle will enter subsonic configuration again when the speed drops below 390 M/S again. The vizzy for this was made by Kittman.

-MANEUVERING THRUSTERS-
The aircraft possesses maneuvering thrusters for increased control. these are best used throughout the entire flight except for when cruising, taking off, and landing. It drastically increases the maneuvering capabilities of the aircraft, allowing it to move quickly in combat, or around obstacles.

-THRUST VECTORING-
Don't use in the upper atmosphere. Don't use under 250 M/S. This is a high-G maneuver, and will likely briefly knock the pilot unconscious.

-DUMB BOMBS-
The Dumb bombs have two actions: action one being the activation of the targeting lights. These lights have a range of 2000 meters. After you have the red spot of light aimed at your target, engage step two. Step two: press select port in the craft information tab. Have the docking port's control tab ready for drop. Press undock once the target is in your sight. Bombs function best at under 400 M/S. The reason I chose docking ports instead of detachers is that I wanted the plane to be fully reusable.

-LANDING INSTRUCTIONS-
Landing this plane can be slightly challenging. The key is to line up the plane with the runway from about six kilometers away. Use the maneuvering thrusters until you are close to the runway, then turn them off. Then use smaller maneuvers to ease the plane down. Activate drag chute immediately after landing.

-ACTIVATION GROUPS-
AG-1: FUSION JET
AG-2: LANDING GEAR
AG-3: CANOPY
AG-4: FUELING PORTS
AG-5: DUMB BOMB TARGETING
AG-6: ENERGY BEAMS
AG-7: MANEUVERING THRUSTERS
AG-8: THRUST VECTORING
AG-9: SUPERSONIC CONFIGURATION (INACCESSIBLE)
AG-10: DRAG CHUTE

Happy flying!