Part of a series on TritonAerospace's lore. | Designed to work with the ANNA Networking System.

Lore, tactics, use cases, and systems information are listed here!

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Features

• Modeled turboprop engines that consume jet fuel
• Modeled radar (AN/APY-4, to be upgraded for realism in a future iteration)
• Missile Approach Warning System (AN/ALR-55)
• Differential Brakes + Split Throttle Steering on the ground
• Reverse Thrust
• New formation Lights and decals
• 2nd gen FCS plugged in
• Datalink Modeled and ready (Advanced Networking Node Architecture)
• And probably some other things I can't remember
  

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Lore

Separated from Main post for simplicity

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Tactics and Doctrine

The E-70A Magpie is a medium-altitude, long-endurance coastal AWACS platform designed to operate from DSC’s Main Aerodrome and coastal FOBs. The E-70 should be flown far behind the frontlines (at least 150km) to avoid being shot down, at mid-to-high altitudes (between 20,000 and 45,000ft) for good visibility over terrain and horizons.
The E-70 isnt intended solely for early warning and combat. Its a joint venture between the Air Guard, Navy and Coast Guard to track small sea vessels, larger warships and civil air traffic.

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Aircraft Specifications

• Crew: 6 (2 Pilots, 4 Mission Crew)
• Engines: 2x Skyline-Class S92 Turboprop Engines
• Speed Cap: Mach 0.7
• Stall Speed: 65m/s (125kts)
• Landing Speed: 75-85m/s (145-165kts)
• Service Ceiling: 15,800m/52,000ft
• Cruise Altitude: 7,600m/25,000ft
• Loiter Time @ Cruise Altitude: 6 hours
• Engine Thrust (sea level/Mach 0): 6,800kgf/15,000lbf
• Empty Weight: 12.7 tonnes/23,000lbs
• Fuel Weight: 5.39 tonnes/12,000lbs/1,770 gallons (JP-8)
• MTOW: 25 tonnes (assumption, untested)
• MLW: 20 tonnes (assumption, untested)
  

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Roadmap

E-70A (current)

• A.N.N.A. plugged into all active and reserve Triton Aerospace Network Fighters, as well as Missiles and Ground Systems.

E-70B

• Radar upgrade to AN/APY-4(V)1 — can’t see targets hiding behind terrain or riding missiles
• more QOL updates
• possibly folding wings?
  

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Systems Information

AN/APY-4

The AN/APY-4 (or just APY-4) is a long-range UHF radar designed for air and surface tracks, able to track ground vehicles, surface ships, as far as 350km away. It’s relatively compact compared to most Rotodome systems we see already. Designed for coastal, close-to-water operations where corrosion damage may be prevalent, it’s surprisingly durable and reliable, especially for it’s weight class.
* Max Track Altitude: 30,000m/100,000ft
* Min Track Altitude: Surface Level
* Max Track Range: 350km (might be nerfed at some point)

AN/ALR-55

The AN/ALR-55 (ALR-55) is a radar warning reciever (RWR) and missile approach warning system (MAW) plugged into the E-70. It will beep at 800hz when it detects an incoming threat within 75km.

2nd Generation Flight Control System

The 2nd Gen Flight Control System handles control of the aircraft, applying auto-trimming, auto throttle and rate limiting. not much else to say here. don't finger it unless absolutely needed.

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Cautions, Warnings, and Notes

1. Caution: Playing at low FPS (25 and below) can cause FCS instabilities.
2. Note: you may need to use pitch trim to maintain altitude while cruising at altitudes. This is normal.
   

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That's most of the important stuff. All AGs are labeled.

Happy Hunting, Squad!