The VF-11C Thunderbolt (VF-11C サンダーボルト VF-11C Sandāboruto) is a variant of VF-11B Thunderbolt used by UN Spacy. It was heavily used during the Protodeviln War depicted in televisions series Macross 7.
Development[]
In A.D 2030s, the VF-11C was developed in parallel with the combat deployment of the VF-11B Thunderbolt. This program was part of upgrade program for the UN Spacy's VF-11 Thunderbolt series. However the wide scale deployment of these VF-11C was not started until A.D 2040s, with one of the prominent user of this variant is the 37th Long Distance Colony Fleet.[1]
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The VF-11C is an improvement variant of VF-11B Thunderbolt. Its overall appearance and performance are identical to the B-Type, but its cockpit hatch were changed, and internal components such as avionics were improved.[1] In terms of armaments its near identical with the VF-11B, but the 30mm Gunpod were simplified, due to the high production cost.[1] Thanks to these improvements, the C-Type became the new standard for the VF-11 series, which many them were converted to the specifications of the C-Type throughout the VF-11 series lifespan.[2]
Armaments[]
Guns
- 1 x Anti-aircraft pulse laser gun
- A single barrel anti-aircraft weapon that shoot laser projectile, mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode. It becomes head turret in Battroid mode.
- 1 x 30mm Gunpod (Late Type)
- A simplified version of VF-11B Thunderbolt's 30mm Gunpod. Like the VF-11B version, it also can be reloaded mid battle, with spare magazines.
Optional Gunn
- 2 x Spiritia Absorption Rifle
- A specialized rifle used by Varauta Army to absorb their enemy's Spiritia. These weapons used by the VF-11C during the final battle at Varauta IV.[3]
Bombs & Missiles
- 2 x Internal Missile Launcher
- A pair of internal missile launcher placed inside the VF nacelle/leg unit.
Protective Environment
- 1 x Anti Projectile Shield
- A shield type of weapon used to block enemy projectile. It was mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on the left forearm in GERWALK or Battroid mode. The shield also act as a place to store two spare magazine for VF-11B's 30mm Gunpod.
- 2 x Chaff & Flare Dispenser
- An defensive equipment used as missile countermeasure, stored in the NP-SF-09 propellant tanks mounted on each leg unit.
Special Equipment & Features[]
- 1 x Marty & Beck Mk11 ejection seat
- A special ejection seat that act as the pilot seat and escape mechanism in case the VF's destroyed.
Optional Equipment[]
- FAST Pack System
- 2 x Atmospheric Booster
- APS-11 Protect Armor System
- 1 x Radar Radome
Variants[]
- VF-11C Thunderbolt (Mina Forte Custom)
- A customized VF-11C used by Mina Forte, it was modified for easier flight control, painted in light blue livery.[4]
- VF-11C Super Thunderbolt
- VF-11C Thunderbolt Aerospace
- VF-11C Thunderbolt Interceptor
- VF-11C Full Armored Thunderbolt
History[]
In A.D 2045, many of the VF-11C were deployed during 37th Long Distance Colony Fleet temporary stay at planet Lux. One of the known deployment of these VF-11Cs is when Glavil first appeared to attack the fleet, and unfortunately many of them destroyed while engaging Glavil.[5] Shortly after these VF-11Cs were deployed to defend City 7 against Valgo's minion, but many of them were destroyed due to the unnatural biology of the Minions.[6] Sometimes later several VF-11Cs were deployed, when Gigil's Fz-109A Elgersoln held Mylenne Flare Jenius hostage, but was nearly killed Mylene after their failed attempt to destroy the Fz-109A.[7] Later two VF-11C were deployed to pursue the escaped Gigil with Sivil, but they were ambushed and destroyed by the Varauta Army.[8] Shortly after these VF-11C were deployed to engage the Varauta Army & Protodevilns, but many of them were destroyed when Gigil's in his original form using the Black Hole attack, while simultaneously caused the collapse of planet Lux.[8] Later many of these VF-11C were equipped with Spiritia Absorption Rifles, deployed during the final battle between Macross 7 Fleet and Varauta Army at planet Varauta IV.[3]
Gallery[]
Linearts[]
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Anime[]
Macross 7[]
Game[]
Macross 30: The Voice that Connects the Galaxy[]
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Notes & Trivia[]
- Although a standalone variant of VF-11C does appear in Macross 7 TV show, it never got official lineart and often shown with its Super Packs instead.
- While the linearts version of VF-11C had simpler details than VF-11B, in some occasions such as Macross 7 Plus "Top Gamlin" episode and TV show it was seen with details of its predecessor except the chest emblem.
- In the game Macross 30: The Voice that Connects the Galaxy, Mina's VF-11 stated to be VF-11C, however its external details, it closer VF-11B Thunderbolt than the C variant.
- In some Macross supplementary books such as Macross Chronicles, Mina's VF-11 doesn't have any variant designation, whereas in game it was stated as the C variant.
References[]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Macross Chronicle New Edition, Macross 7 Mechanic Sheet: UN Spacy 06A, Pg 02.
- ↑ Macross Chronicle New Edition, Macross 7 Mechanic Sheet: UN Spacy 06A, Pg 01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Macross 7: Episode 49: A Song Heard Across the Galaxy.
- ↑ Macross 7, Episode 1: Speaker Pod.
- ↑ Macross 7, Episode 27: Rainbow Colored Song Energy.
- ↑ Macross 7, Episode 31: Pasionate Scandal.
- ↑ Macross 7, Episode 33: Betrayal and a Girl's Tears.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Macross 7, Episode 38: Sivil on the Forbidden Planet.
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