Do - 335Z “Phantombolt”

Overview:

The Do 335Z Phantombolt is a highly classified, electric-powered interceptor developed in a secret continuation of WWII-era German aerospace research. Originally derived from the Do 335 “Pfeil,” the Phantombolt features a revolutionary battery-electric propulsion system, extensive aerodynamic refinement, and materials science far ahead of its time.

Designed for rapid climbs, long-endurance missions, and extreme agility at transonic speeds, it stands as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable aircraft of its alternate era—combining stealth, altitude, and blistering acceleration into one terrifying platform.

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Performance Specs:
• Powerplant: Dual electric motors (inline pusher-puller)
• Energy Storage: High-capacity lithium powerbanks
• Cruising Altitude: 10,000 meters ASL
• Estimated Range:
• ~667 km with climb and cruise
• Up to 2,000 km in cruise-only scenarios
• Top Speed: Mach 1.02 (in dive)
• Turn Rate: 30°/sec at Mach 1 (instantaneous), transonic agility
• Climb Rate: Classified, estimated to reach ceiling in one power cycle

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Design Highlights:
• Advanced Flap-Assisted Climb System: Utilizes aerodynamically tuned flap deployment to maximize lift at low throttle draw.
• High-Efficiency Propulsion: Electric motors provide consistent thrust at high altitude with minimal energy loss.
• Streamlined Chassis: Reduced drag layout with internal component optimization, based on refined Do 335 airframe.
• Shock-Absorbing Frame: Reinforced control surfaces and airframe integrity allow for controlled supersonic dives.
• Energy Management AI : Automatic pitch/glide optimization for range extension and recovery from high-speed maneuvers.

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Combat Role:
• Primary: High-altitude electric interceptor
• Secondary: Deep reconnaissance and hunter-killer for strategic bombers
• Tertiary: Energy-fighter in air combat scenarios

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Operational Doctrine:
• Launch from high-altitude base
• Climb to 10,000 m using flap-assisted ascent
• Cruise quietly on electric power to target
• Dive at supersonic speed to engage or intercept
• Engage targets with rapid turns at transonic speeds
• Use gliding and battery-efficient returns to extend range

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Lore Snippet:

“No one ever heard it coming. One second, the bombers were clear. The next, there was a sonic boom—and they were gone. Some say it wasn’t even German… that it was something else. Black lightning in the sky. We call it the Phantombolt.”