The F-22C Raptor II (F-22C ラプターⅡ) is an upgraded variant of the F-22A Raptor manufactured by General Resource Limited. It features a COFFIN cockpit and improved stability over its predecessor. General Resource Defense Force pilots commonly flew the F-22C in the Nemo project simulation, including ace pilot Abyssal Dision.
Description[]
Like most General Resource aircraft, the F-22C is very similar to the F-22A. Its glass canopy is removed and the aircraft is entirely enclosed to support the COFFIN interface. General Resource also reinstalled the airbrakes featured on the YF-22 Lightning II that were removed from the F-22A to lower its production costs. This move increased the F-22C's stability.[1]
Abyssal Dision flew a special F-22C. This version of the aircraft featured a special black livery similar to his F-15S/MT Eagle+.
The F-22C's specifications are as follows:[1]
- Width: 13.56m
- Length: 18.92m
- Height: 5.05m
- Weight: 27,200 kg
- Max Speed:
- Japan: 2,856 km/h
- Export: 3,681 km/h
History[]
General Resource developed the F-22C some time prior to the Intercorporate War. Abyssal Dision first used the aircraft in the war during GRDF's air raid against Neucom Incorporated's air base in the Waiapolo Mountains.[2][3] Dision used it from this point until General Resource's attack on Petrol Coast,[4] after which he flew the UI-4054 Aurora.
After some time other GRDF units began to use the F-22C, seeing use along the F/A-32C Erne.[citation needed] GRDF units began to replace the F-22C with the XFA-36A Game in the later stages of the war.[5]
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere[]
- "The F-22 was developed as a high performance fighter, able to cruise supersonically without afterburner but also dogfight in close combat with the highest level of maneuverability. The A model F-22 lacked a dedicated airbrake to keep down costs, but in order to further increase maneuverability when dogfighting, it was re-equipped on the C model."
- ― Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Namco Official Guide Book
- "The F-22, which was developed as a next-generation fighter to replace the F-15, improved stealth performance by utilizing a diamond cross-section, and it could achieve supercruise (supersonic flight) without afterburners. Thus, the F-22 demonstrated excellent performance as both a stealth aircraft and an air superiority fighter. The F-22C aimed at further improving air combat capability by reinstalling airbrakes that were removed from the F-22 to reduce costs for mass production. As a result, this aircraft features the highest stability of all currently-deployed fighter planes."
- ― Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Mission & World View Guide Book[1]
How to Unlock
- Japan: The F-22C is available to the player in the following missions:
- Export: The F-22C is available for use immediately following mission 17, One-Way Ticket.
Statistics[1]
- Power: 8
- Attack: 8
- Stability: 15
- Mobility: 8
- Armor: 8
Weapons
Gallery
Concept art
Concept art
A Raptor II over Expo City
An F-22C with an F/A-18I Hornet ADV
F-22C Raptor II black paint job
Front view
Successful hit
Right side view
