R-101 Delphinus #1

The R-101 Delphinus #1 is an original aircraft introduced in Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere and later added to Ace Combat Infinity.

Its inclusion in Infinity marks the first time an Ace Combat 3 aircraft was featured in another Ace Combat game.

Etymology[]

The name "Delphinus" is Latin for "dolphin". The word is used as the genus for the common dolphin as well as the constellation Delphinus.

Design[]

Produced in the first half of the 21st century, the Delphinus #1 laid the foundation for Neucom's R-numeral series of aircraft. The jet was developed using Neucom's expertise in the aviation field, being built from newly developed composites and alloys. It is powered by high-powered turbofan engines, and uses laminar flow control technology to dynamically manage airflow. The R-101 pioneered the AI-handled development techniques employed by Neucom by 2040.^[1]

History[]

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The R-101 was the main fighter aircraft of Neucom's armed forces during the Intercorporate War, where it served on the frontlines. It was eventually upgraded into the R-102 and R-103. An export model, the R-101U, was sold to the UPEO to reinforce their own air fleet.^[2]

Infinity universe[]

The R-101 was developed by Neucom in the Infinity universe as well. After its design was created, Neucom sold the plans to Wernher and Noah Enterprises to be developed under their Advanced Automated Aviation Plants for use among United Nations Forces mercenary pilots.

Game Analysis[]

Ace Combat Infinity[]

"Developed by Neucom, the Delphinus series of aircraft forms the core of the "R-numeral" fleet. This is the first aircraft within the Delphinus series. It uses technology from Neucom, the leading company in the aerospace industry. 90% of its airframe structure is comprised of new materials and it also features a newly developed high power engine. In addition, the airflow across the aircraft surface is controlled dynamically via laminar flow control technology. When this aircraft was first revealed, it's^[sic] state of the art technology captured the attention of people around the world including military personnel.
*The in-game screen display will change to a design inspired by ACE COMBAT 3 when this aircraft is used."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

The R-101 Delphinus #1 can be unlocked through the Aircraft Tree.

Special Function

The R-101 is the first aircraft in Infinity to come with special features. When flying an R-101, the player's HUD will look similar to that from Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere in all three camera views. The sound effects for locking on and firing a missile are replaced by those from Ace Combat 3 (the standard high-pitched tone for standard missile lock, and a lower-pitch tone for special weapon lock). The "Destroyed" display is also replaced by "Bingo" or "Bulls Eye", complete with the female voice-acted line from Ace Combat 3 for each. In addition, during Mission Updates, the preview image at the top-right will slide into and out of view instead of popping in and out on the standard HUD.

Lv.	Cst	Price	GUN	MSL	HCAA	LAAM	4AAM	SP	MO	ST	AA	AG	DF
1	825	4,590,000	520	124	24	–	–	B+	B	D+	A	D	D+
2	874	2,727,000	590	126	28	–	–	B+	B+	D+	A	D+	C
3	923	3,942,000	660	128	32	–	–	A	A	C	A+	D+	C+
4	972	4,644,000	730	130	36	20	–	A+	A+	C	S	D+	B
5	1021	7,047,000	800	132	40	21	–	S	A+	C+	S	D+	B+
6	1070	14,850,000^[a]	856	134	44	22	–	S	S	C+	S	C	A
7	1119	7,290,000	912	136	48	23	48	S+	S+	C+	S+	C	A+
8	1168	8,100,000	968	138	52	24	52	S+	S+	C+	S+	C	S
9	1217	8,910,000	1024	140	56	25	56	S+	S+	B	S+	C	S+
10	1266	9,990,000	1080	142	60	26	58	S+	S+	B	S+	C	S+
11	1317	11,070,000	1136	146	62	27	60	S+	S+	B	S+	C	S+
12	1368	12,690,000	1192	150	64	28	62	S+	S+	B+	S+	C	S+
13	1419	13,500,000	1248	154	66	29	64	S+	S+	B+	S+	C+	S+
14	1417	15,525,000	1309	158	68	30	66	S++	S++	A	S+	C+	S++
15	1521	17,010,000	1360	162	72	32	70	S++	S++	A	S+	C+	S++
16	1591	22,464,000	1417	164	74	33	72	S++	S++	A	S++	C+	S++
17	1654	25,650,000	1472	166	76	34	74	S++	S++	A+	S++	C+	S++
18	1717	28,863,000	1528	168	78	35	76	S++	S++	A+	S++	B	S++
19	1780	36,882,000	1584	170	80	36	78	S++	S++	S	S++	B	S++
20	1843	46,521,000	1640	172	84	38	82	S++	S++	S	S++	B	S++

Part Slots: At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 29 BODY, 27 ARMS, and 28 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.

Nicknames: Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.

Lv.3: SARF
Lv.10: NEU Consulting Pilot
Lv.15: Chief Consulting Pilot
Lv.20: Sky Gangster

Skins

Default: Air superiority gray

Gallery

The R-101 as seen in the Operation Future Prospect trailer
The R-101 as seen in the Operation Future Prospect trailer
Hangar
Head-up display
Flyby
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Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere[]

"The first unit in the "Delphinus" mainline fighter series, a core part of Neucom's brand new "R numeral" aircraft lineup. Many of Neucom's world leading aviation and space industry technologies found their way onto this craft. There are too many advances to mention completely, but some include the use of new materials in about 90 percent of its construction, new high thrust engines, and laminar flow control technology to dynamically manipulate the air on the craft's surface."

― Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Namco Official Guide Book

How to Unlock

Japanese version: Two versions of this aircraft are available, depending on which branch the player chooses.
- R-101 (Neucom version) — Unknown.
- R-101U (UPEO version) — Available after completing "No Clearance" OR "Fragile Cargo".
International version: Complete "Scramble" with an A rank.

Statistics

Power: Low

Mobility: Low-Medium

Stability: Low

Armor: Minimal

Attack: Low

Specifications^[2]

Length: 20.48m
Width: 12.6m
Height: 4.10m
Weight: 8,098 kg
Max Speed
- Japanese Release: 2,856 km/h
- International Release: 3,992 km/h
Damage Tolerance: Light

Weapons