The VF-X1 is a prototype variable fighter for the VF-1 Valkyrie series, developed by by Stonewell and Bellcom. It was featured in the television series Super Dimension Fortress Macross.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
The VF-X1 is the prototype built as testbed unit as proof of concept Variable Fighter concept. It was designed in mind to combine the capabilities of an conventional aircraft and combat capabilities of a Destroid based on the OverTechnology gained from the ASS-1.[1] It also the first prototype that was equipped with a pair of Thermonuclear Reaction Engines, which gave it tremendous thrust power compared to its predecessor the VF-0 Phoenix series.[2] One of the first alternative mode tested by the VF-X1 is the GERWALK (Ground Effective Reinforcement of Winged Armaments with Locomotive Knee-joint) mode, which make the VF hover using its nacelle units, that act as its "legs" using the said engine.[3][4] While the VF technically can transform into other mode than its Fighter form, its not capable of transforming to the planned Battroid mode due to the difference in its transformation system and overall airframe structure and the lack of head unit.[5]
History[]
In early A.D 2006 the trial production of VF-X1 was began.[1] Later sometime before A.D 2008, several VF-X1 was present at South Ataria Island airbase for field testing and one of this unit piloted by Roy Focker.[4][6] During the test at least a VF-X1 unit was crashed, but a unit piloted by Roy was manage to successfully take off from the airbase, and gradually tested for full scale deployment.[6][5] Eventually the data gathered from these result solidifies the concept of Variable Fighter led to the creation of VF-1 Valkyrie series, in the form of YVF-1A that will eventually become the VF-1A Valkyrie.[5]
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Notes & Trivia[]
- In the Episode 33 of the TV series, there are multiple VF-X1 that are not painted with black stripes.
- It is likely that is purely animation error, but its possible that the unit marked with black marking is Roy Focker's unit, similiar to his F203 Dragon II.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Macross Perfect Memory, Page 151.
- ↑ Dengeki Data Collection, Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Page 70.
- ↑ Macross Perfect Memory, Page 152.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Macross Perfect Memory, Page 153.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Macross Chronicle New Edition, SDFM Mechanic Sheet, UN Spacy 04D, Page 02
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Episode 33: Rainy Night.
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