X-9 "Ghost"

Vehicle Type: X-9 Ghost
Class: Advanced Unmanned Fighter Drone (Prototype)
Manufacturer: UN Spacy/Macross Consortium
Crew: None! Can be controlled remotely by a pilot or operated autonomously via AI.

SPEEDS:

ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT SPEED:

Mach 4.0+ (2680 mph/4082 kmph) max speed at 10,000 meters or less above sea level. Mach 5.8+ (3886 mph/5916 kmph) max speed at 10,000-30,000 meters above sea level. Mach 25+ (16,750 mph/25,500 kmph) max speed at 30,000+ meters above sea level, for a maximum of 5 seconds. Cruising speed is usually Mach 2 (1340 mph/2040 kmph). The Ghost is capable of achieving orbital velocity over an Earth-class planet without additional rocket assistance. Maximum rate of ascent is 68,000 meters/minute. Structural G limits are +40.0 to -25.0 Earth gravities. Note: The Ghost cannot hover in place like a VF and must maintain a minimum speed of 100 mph (152 kmph) to remain airborne.

STATISTICAL DATA:

WEIGHT:

3,940 kg empty. Maximum takeoff weight in an atmosphere without booster assistance is 13,800 kg.

CARGO:

None, unless missiles are removed from ventral missile bay. If the missiles are removed the Ghost can carry up to 1,450 kg of cargo.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) COMBAT COMPUTER:

The X-9 Ghost is equipped with the UN Spacy's most advanced AI combat computer

available, which allows the drone to operate autonomously during missions without input from human controllers. The AI computer is smart enough to devise new strategies and use subterfuge to win battles if unexpected events happen or of the odds turn against the drone. In addition, the computer learns to anticipate and counter enemy maneuvers during combat.

• X-9 side view

• X-9 side view 2

• X-9 with boosters

• X-9 front

• X-9 blasting

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