Fictional Fighter Design
The VF-1 Valkyrie is a variable geometry aerospace fighter built in four main variants). The four models differ slightly in engines, avionics, and armament:
- VF-1A: a standard soldier's fighter. Has one laser cannon on its head.
- VF-1D: a two-seat variant of the VF-1A (used as a trainer in Robotech)
- VF-1J: a team leader/squadron commander's fighter. Has two lasers.
- VF-1S: a squadron commander/Commander Air Group's fighter. Has four lasers.
- VT-1: a two-seat unarmed primary trainer(Macross only)
- There are several less frequently used variants.
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