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[MTF] Merlin B Multirole Fighter (MRF)

Description
The new and improved MGN-79 Merlin B Multirole Fighter is the next iteration in Magnetar Technologies and Fleetworks' MGN-79 Merlin line. In the years following the deployment of the Merlin A in 2240, it became clear that the fighter was in dire need of a major rework, and thus the Merlin B was born. With a more robust fuselage optimized for both atmospheric and orbital conditions, extended fuel capacity, a greater degree of versatility, modernized docking systems, and improved onboard systems, the Merlin B variant is far more capable than the original Merlin A variant. New, optimized hardpoints allow for a wide variety of mission packages, and a number of electric lifting fans provide a small boost to fuel efficiency during VTOL maneuvers.

All currently available Mission Packages can be found here! This one comes outfitted with an assault cannon and a small external fuel tank.

Armaments
> 4 Gatling Guns
> 2 SA2AH Kunai Guided Missiles
> 1 Assault Cannon (Optional Mission Package)

Specifications
> Dimensions: 12m Long, 11.5m Wide, 3m High
> Mass: 66,841kg
> Blocks: 1,223
> PCU: 10,167

Control Layout
> Hotbar 01: Weapons, Flight Controls
- 7: Fire Missile - 8: Toggle Target Searching - 9: Cycle Fire Mode
> Hotbar 02: Comms Controls, Maintenance
> Hotbar 03: Shutdown/Startup Sequences, FLIR Controls, Mission Package Controls
> Hotbar 04: Hardpoint Management Controls

Credits

Whip's Artificial Horizon Redux
LAMP | Launch A Missile Program
WHAM | Whip's Homing Advanced Missile Script
TCES | Turret Controller Enhancement Script
Whip's Missile Status Script

Author's Notes

Hey all! I hope y'all enjoy this new, and vastly improved iteration of the MGN-79 Merlin! I wanted to try out a slightly different style than the previous fighters, as I felt that without visible maneuvering thrusters, they simply didn't feel spaceworthy enough. I also bulked it up to give more of a lifting-body feel to the fuselage to give it a little more of those spaceplane vibes.

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