Early-Era Laurasian Planes

EARLY ERA (2055-2085)

	This era was characterized by a return to propeller-driven aircraft, mainly turboprops. The art of the jet engine had not been lost, but with many factories destroyed or simply inoperable after the Fall, it was easier to build a simpler system en masse. As gasoline supplies dwindle, this era marks the beginning of the change to alternative fuels, namely nuclear power.

-Scout and trainer aircraft-

Type T2B Trainer Aircraft; "White Pine"

	Initially designed to train pilots, the Sparrow was later seen as a worthy reconnaissance plane. Later models from 2062 onward were often fitted with high-resolution cameras. Despite its armament, the T2B-57 and T2B-62 types are almost defenseless in combat, and in the contemporary era, aging models are often drone-piloted to be used as target practice for more advanced fighter planes.

Role: Trainer/short-range reconnaissance
Propulsion: Turboprop
Manufacturer: Airbus
First flight: 14 April 2056
Service: 2057-present
Produced: 2057-2120
Number built: ~13,220

=Characteristics=
Crew: 2; 1 trainer, 1 student, tandem seating.
Powerplant: 1 x Rolls-Royce Imp 1200 radial engine; 1200 kW
Max speed @ 5000m: 770km/h
Range: 1250km
Service ceiling: ~10,000m
Armament: 2 x 7.62x51mm machine guns @ 350rpg(700rds); 2x hardpoints with max of 1000kg

Type Z6 Scout Fighter; "Zed"

	With its dual-fuselage design and pressurized cockpits, the Zed represents a strange cross

between 1942 and 1982 technologies, despite being from 2062. Its maximum speed nearly strains the

airframe. Generally, the left crewmember flies the aircraft, while the left takes high-resolution

photographs. Despite being retired, it is often used as a warbird by civilians.

Role: Long-distance scout
Propulsion: Turboprop
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
First flight: 18 December 2060
Service: 2062-2098
Produced: 2062-2072
Number built: 1509

=Characteristics=
Crew: 2; 1 pilot, 1 observer
Powerplant: 2 x Honda Bee 800 radial engines; 1600 kW
Max speed @ 5000m: 1220km/h
Range: 3950km
Service ceiling: ~17,000m
Armament: 4 x 12.7x99mm machine guns @ 650rpg(2600rds)

-Fighters and attackers-

Type P4A Supersonic Light Fighter; "Hayabusa"

	Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft were initially written off as gimmicks, but became more useful when artificial islands started to be built in the Pacific, as they could instantly take off. The Hayabusa was outfitted with these capabilities, as well as many hardpoints for hit-and-run attacks. Sparrow pilots often graduate to the Hayabusa shortly after mastering it.

Role: Light fighter/light attacker
Propulsion: Turbojet, VTOL
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
First flight: 10 January 2058
Service: 2058-2105
Produced: 2058-2081
Number built: 7,280

=Characteristics=
Crew: 1 pilot
Powerplant: 2 x Honda Vortex jet engines; 52kN dry thrust, 80kN afterburner
Max speed @ 5000m: 2300km/h
Range: 650km
Service ceiling: ~16,000m
Armament: 2 x 20mm autocannon @ 1000rpg(2000rds), 6 x hardpoints with max of 3500kg


Type P33 Multirole Fighter; "Black Eagle"

	Acting as a myriad of different roles, from bomber escort to fighter-bomber to dogfighter, the Black Eagle served a pivotal role in the early days of the first Austro-Laurasian war, shooting down many enemy fighters. Its incredible speed made up for the fact that it is propeller-driven.

Role: Multirole; fighter, fighter-bomber, escort fighter, light attacker
Propulsion: Turboprop
Manufacturer: Technokratie AG
First flight: 9 September 2070
Service: 2071-2130
Produced: 2071-2108
Number built: 12,773

=Characteristics=
Crew: 1 pilot
Powerplant: 1 x Honda Hornet 1450 radial engine with 2-stage supercharger; 1450 kW @ normal, 1720 @ WEP
Max speed @ 5000m: 877km/h
Range: 1300km, 3100km with external tanks
Service ceiling: ~13,000m
Armament: 6 x 12.7x99mm machine guns @ 500rpg(3000rds), 10 x hardpoints with max of 5500kg

Type A20C Heavy Attacker; "Thunderbolt III"

	Built around the massive cannon in the nose, the Old World A20C bears a striking resemblance to an Old World plane. With armor piercing rounds loaded, it has the ability to take down almost anything in front of its barrel. It was revived when discovered in the Americas by Laurasian explorers, and has been used to raze enemy positions to the ground ever since.

Role: Heavy attacker
Propulsion: Turbofan
Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic
First flight: 19 April 2035
Service: 2035-2037 (Old World), 2056-present (Laurasia)
Produced: 2035-2037 (Old World), 2056-2092 (Laurasia)
Number built: 208 (Old World), 3550 (Laurasia)

=Characteristics=
Crew: 1 pilot
Powerplant: 2 x General Electric jet engines; 41kN dry thrust
Max speed @ 5000m: 580km/h
Range: ~3220km
Service ceiling: ~14,000m
Armament: 1 x 30mm heavy autocannon @ 1200rpg (1200rds), 2 x 12.7x99mm machine guns @ 850rpg(1700rds), 9 x hardpoints with max of 7000kg