S-1 Broadweaver: Difference between revisions

|primary_armament= 4x 2000lb / 6x 1000lb Bombs in internal bay

|secondary_armament= 4x Underwing pylons armed with ASM's or, ARM's, or additional bombs (S-1A) <b \>8x underwing hardpoints (S-1B)

The S-1 Broadweaver is a supersonic strategicstrike bomber designed in 1965 by Hartley Aerospace for use by the [[Royal Armed Forces of the Empire|Morstaybishlian Royal Air Force]] as a tactical nuclear strike craft, but was rejected during development due to limitations on the battlefield use of nuclear warheads. It instead saw heavy use primarily by the [[Norograd|Norogradian Air force]] during the [[Auroran Imperial War]] and up untilinto the turnearly years of the millennium21st century. It was one of the fastest bombers ever put into production, its incredible speed at all altitudes allowing it to outrun fighters and penetrate deep into enemy territory, flying at low altitudes to avoid being detected by radar. During the war, Broadweavers were clocked exceeding Mach 3 in level flight on multiple occasions, and proved instrumental in the success of allied military operations. TheEarlier primary drawbackversions of the design suffered from a low payload was its relatively low payload size, which was a remnant of the original intention of the bomber as a tactical nuclear delivery system, though the S-1B version rectified this issue effectively and became the most widely produced of all the Broadweaver variants.

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Standard version, which had a totalrelatively meagre payload capacity of 4500kg5000kg with its four underwing hardpoints and internal bay. Saw production during the early AIW, though wentwas outquickly of productionmade afterwardsredundant in favour of more specialised variants. Operational range couldwas befrequently extended with the use of drop tanks on the underwing hardpoints.

Heavy attack version and the most widely produced, with a greater wingspan boasting an extra twofour underwing hardpoints and muliple mounting points on the main fuselage for additional munitions. It had a larger operational range and far greater payload capacity than the S-1A at the cost of a lower maximum speed, optimised for operations where the threat of enemy high-speed interceptors was low.

High performance version. Featured modified high-flow intakes and aerodynamic features, giving it greater fuel efficiency, exceptional operational range and allowing for a Mach 2.9+ maximum speed in level flight. A more powerful radar system gave it additional ability in using air-to-surface missiles and even some limited air-to-air capability.

A version of the S-1B optimised for use as a cruise missile launch platform, featuring strengthened underwing pylons and larger internal fuel tanks.

===S-2 Stormweaver===