the Phantom X-19 Stealth Fighter

The Phantom X-19 is a aircraft shrouded in secrecy; its design is the source of countless rumors amongst intelligence circles and military enthusiasts. And there's a good reason for that - to this day, the government has not acknowledged its existence.

Using leading edge technology, the X-19 is designed with stealth in mind. It has an aerodynamic frame, radar absorbing paint, internal weapon bays, and many more features to elude even the most advanced of enemy detection methods. The Phantom X-19 has an m.s. of 10, and these capabilities:

Armored Canopy (s): the Phantom X-19 has a multi-layer, heat resistant fused silica 'slider' access cover, which provides its pilot and navigator / gunner +3 body armor rating listed above while in flight, versus physical and fire/heat based attack.

Bullseye II Missile (i): this projectile is not a weapon like the Phantom X-19's Little Guys. Instead, it is a computer-controlled, high resolution camera mounted on a rocket with a gliding wing, allowing for a remote 'peek' at almost any target. It flies with intensity 13 speed.

Communications Array (i): the Phantom X-19 is equipped with a gigahertz frequency, frequency wobbler clandestine operations radio system. This makes for intensity 8 communications power (a 2,500 mile range) that has Remarkable (30) ranked signal encryption.

Flight (a): the primary purpose of the Phantom X-19 aircraft, it can fly... and fast! It can move in excess of Mach 3 when necessary (2,375 m.p.h.), which is intensity 13 flight. It doesn't always go so fast, but it can definitely do so when the situation demands it.

Invisibility to Infrared and Radiowaves (i): thanks to its radar absorbing shape and 'blackball' paint, as well as its low IR signature ramjet intakes, the Phantom X-19 is invisible to infrared detectors (save from directly behind) at intensity 8, and radar systems at intensity 15.

Laser Cannons (a): these low-noise weapons are twinned, energy-diverting pulse-fire laser emitters. Each cannon can be fired to inflict the gunner's Agility +7 energy damage per blast, though if both cannons are used at once, this damage is increased to +8.

Little Guy Missiles (i): these Twin By-106 long range air to air projectiles can be fired to deadly effect by the Phantom X-19's crew. These super-sonic missiles inflict intensity 11 damage if they hit singly, +1 if both strike a target simultaneously.

Radome (w): this 'early warning' system is mounted on the rear of the Phantom X-19. It absorbs and processes incoming radar pulses, allowing the Phantom X-19's crew to know when people are looking for them (and to track them by their own signals). It works with intensity 10 effectiveness.

Extra Goodies:

the Phantom X-19 Stealth Fighter Saga Text File Download

Gi Joe directories featuring a version of the Phantom X-19 Stealth Fighter:

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