RAVEN COMMAND TRANSPORT
Power Plants: 2 x 2 Symmetrically Mounted modified Freeze & Whitney J48-P-8A Turbojet Engines (each with 8,500 pounds static thrust). 1 modified Freeze & Whitney TF33-P-7 Turbofan engine (21,000 pounds static thrust without afterburning)
Maximum Level Speed at Sea Level: Mach 2.1
Maximum rate of Climb at Sea Level: 7,900 Feet per minute
Service Ceiling: 130,000 feet (220,000 with afterburner)
Range with Maximum Fuel, 5% Fuel reserve: 11,000 miles
Accomodation: Flight Crew of 2 on Bi-directional, zero-height Weber escape harnesses, optional seating for 5 passengers.
Operational Equipment: True Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability by routing 4 smaller engines exhaust through vertical thrust deflectors.
VTOL Capabilites: The Raven is capable of vertical Take-Off and Landing, by directing engine thrust through vertical deflectors. VTOL features give the Raven several other capabilites. When VTOL is used, the Raven can climb or descend at full speed easily. A sudden, controlled vertical jump is also useful for dodging missiles and other aircraft that cant do the same. VTOL also allows the Raven to Hover.
Electronics: The Raven is equipped with the most advanced radar, navigational aids, and electronic counter-measure technology available. It uses phased array pulse-doppler digital radar that spots targets at lower altitiude and also provides the pilot more control when flying at unusually low altitude. The ECM includes a radar warning detector of amazing sensitivity and accuracy, a radio and tele-guidance jammers, Frequency-hopping radar to confuse homing missiles.
The Raven's communications system is capable of direct microwave/satellite link to the Loft and Shiva and can receive all frequencies in international use, as well as the classified frequencies used by military and other government agencies. The Ravens communciations gear automatically decodes data when it is received.
Auto-Pilot: The Raven has an Automatic pilot capable of flying it at Expert skill (75%). The auto-pilot is not capable of handling take-off or landing, and any violent maneuvers are very risky.
Safety Features: The Raven has a number of safety features. Back-ups for the navigation radar, compass, and radio are standard. to prevent fires, The Raven is equipped with an automated foam-dispensing system . a number of hand-held extinguishers filled with the same foam are aboard. The Fuel tanks are self-sealing, capable of handling bullets and shrapnel. Protection for passengers includes the usual seat harness and oxygen mask. If the canopy is broken, a second Canopy slides over it. Cabin pressure is then automatically restored.
Parachutes are carried for the benefit of the non-flying members of the team. Inflatable life rafts are carried for crash landings at sea. The Raven carried a comprehensive first aid kit.
Security Systems: To prevent the Theft of the Raven, the Interior of the ship is electronically monitored via television scan. The canopy and hatch are protected by automatic locks on the hatch and canopy. Locks can be opened by Team epsilon Voice-print and via the communications badge (fitting into a specially designed slot, another reason for the badge's stylized design)
The Raven has a Highly Advanced Liquid-Crystal Chameleon System which provides 99% masking capabilities, both from radar and visible light, blending the Raven into its surroundings, however, the invisibility side of the masking only works when the Raven is stationary or moving at very slow speeds (walking pace), allowing it to be invisible while entering and exiting the loft. This system also mask's the audio and thermal signature of the Command Transport.
Weapons Systems: Information Currently Unavailable
