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  1. Valkyrie Driver
    The tone of my comments up to this point were discussing raw numbers. Strictly speaking I'm not wrong, but you're right I did not explicitly state that the superior performance was also the greatest shortcoming. If you'll note that the Me-262 outclassed the P-51 on paper, yet the P-51 accounted for a number of kills against that aircraft despite being "inferior". Perhaps that was the talent and training of the pilots, but we'll never really know. If you could take 2 identical pilots and pit them against each other, I'm sure the superior technology would determine the winner. However if we were to take 2 pilots in their respective machines, say Isamu vs Alto, I'd bet my money on Isamu and the YF-19. I should have stated that I was comparing internal armaments. We don't know what the Y/VF-19 had in terms of gun, it could have been a 57mm 5 barrel cannon for all we know. We don't get a good look at the ammo in scale with a person to really tell. The 19 simply has a larger internal weapons load, with the ability to mount 2 pallets of missiles in the leg bays as well as the root mounted guns and gunpod. As shown in animation the VF-25 is outgunned by the 19, as long as were talking base craft. Ever so slightly, but there it is.
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    That was really helpful JB0, thanks! So essentially there would need to be some sort of cooling mechanism in place, either liquid transfer or a heat sink of some kind?
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    Well, if they come to our side, and begin to appreciate the new and cool stuff Macross has to offer, then they'll have been enlightened. If they refuse, they'll just wallow in their ignorance of the beauty of Macross. Either way, should we really care? They'll be the same as the Macross fans that only acknowledge SDFM, DYRL, and maybe M+ as the only productions they care about. It's sad, but hey, there it is.
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    Affect thrust, no. It would affect airframe behavior, which would fall under controllability. The closer the engines are together, the less the affect of differential turning. When a two engine aircraft loses an engine in flight, the pilot has to trim the rudder to oppose the aircraft's tendency to want to turn the opposite direction (the drag on the aircraft acts like differential braking). Generally why twin engine aircraft have either 2 vertical stabs or a single very large vertical stab (bigger/more stab, bigger rudder/more surface area to stick in the wind). Redundancy is a big factor, especially in a space craft, so you're on point there. I'm just clarifying why the things you said are correct, not saying why you're wrong (you're not btw). I tend to agree about heat dissipation. I would venture a guess and say that using the fuselage as an airfoil is another reason for the wide separation in the engine nacelles, look at the tomcat, most of the lift it generates is from the fuselage and not the wings. Why wouldn't Kawamori try to accomplish the same thing? But doesn't that assume a perfect conductor? The divider (unless it completely retracts) would be absorbing heat from both sides, and the material used would retain some of that heat and eventually fail if it reached its melting point. My knowledge of thermodynamics is pretty rudimentary so forgive me If I sound a bit dense.
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    Kind of an evolving definition, since new tech gets added with every new installment. Currently, AVF is referring to the Current generation of Advanced Variable Fighter, the VF-31 and SV-262. However this thread started before delta so frontier era high performers were the standard. However, at that point, we definitively said that the YF-19/21 standard was the only real attainable standard since some technologies could not be integrated into older airframes (ISC, PPB generators and the like). However this thread sort of morphed into a general VF-discussion thread. That's what the original intent was yes. That's what this thread became. In terms of engineering and numbers, yes. More thrust, less weight, inertial dampening mechanisms, and better avionics packages give the advantage to newer fighters. That's assuming pilots of similar skill and experience. If we look at the YF-19/21, they donated much to the current CF valk, the VF-171. However the Supernova valks can outperform the VF-171 due to better maneuverability, and better acceleration, due to higher thrust and lower weight. Versus the VF-25 or 29, the YF-19/21 would probably be outclassed. But then it boils down to armaments and tactics. The base YF-19 boasts superior firepower than the base VF-25, and the VF-25 is heavily reliant on super packs to carry extra armament, while the Y/VF-19 is not. We know that the Y/VF-19 is nigh uncontrollable for all but the best pilots, and we also know that the VF-25A is a cannon fodder bird, which means the VF-25 is probably more controlled than the Y/VF-19A/B/C/D. At the end of the day, it's probably going to take someone with more knowledge than I have to decide this. I do like the VF-17, and an AVF version would be cool. The VF-19C/D or VF-22S could definitely use certain upgrades, like EX-gear, to really bring out the full potential of the airframes. Personally, I don't care for thee way the Frontier hero valks stow their wings, since it just makes them look top heavy and unfinished, given how cleanly things stowed on previous designs. I hope that answers your questions!
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    I must have blinked, or not registered that there were two engines. It looks like, while it has 2 engines the feet come together in such a way as it acts like a single engine and I'd venture a guess that the nozzle acts like single engine thrust vectoring. Just my guess.
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    The SV262 CF type head looks very much like the SV-51's. I'm really digging it, it's a beefy looking ship, and I'd really like to have one.
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    Right, which is why I got the Alto, even though I'd have preferred the CF version. I did my research before buying. Still those of you who had issues I feel for you. I hope if they do a Delta brownie version I hope they do it up renewal style and fix the issues, as well as maybe improving some things.
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    I agree, mostly since the supposed layout of the TN reaction engine is supposed to be very similar to the layout of a standard jet engine, the turbine blades wouldn't be that far forward. Since you'd still need to slow the incoming air down to prevent compressor stalls. here's a pic of the F-14 for reference: It's great that they try to give us the illusion of the turbine engine face, but it just kind of ruins it for me. Also, I'd probably lose the covers, since I'm bad about that.
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    Great Purchases guys!
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    So, how does anyone think the VF-19C/D would stack up against the VF-31 or SV-262?
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    Now that I've had a good look at the Battroid mode, the SV-262 is a sexy machine. My question, is it still a twin engine design? One also must wonder if it's lighter than the VF-31. I really wish we could have a revisit of the VF-19A, and see how it compares to newer fighters...
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    Why did Saddam Hussein provoke the US into the Gulf war in 1990? Because they think they can win. It's possible that the Windermereians think that since their culture is superior to Human culture, and that their extreme physical ability gives them a singular advantage, and that they have the fold song that seems to either cause or trigger the Var, that they can stand against the conventional might of the NUNS. We've seen it twice in the 20th century, and almost twice more in the 21st, that asymmetrical warfare can defeat a well equipped, well trained, and technologically superior foe (I refer to Vietnam and the Soviet Afghan war for the 20th century, and Iraq and Afghanistan for the 21st). All four examples show that if one of the belligerents either doesn't understand the nature of the conflict, or is uncommitted to crushing the enemy's will and ability to resist, then it can't or won't win. Perhaps Windermere has been reading up on Human history... Let's see, the YF21/VF22/S wasn't as simple a transformation as it seems (lots of doors and panels and foldy bits), the VF-2SS (if you look at the toy, uses way too much anime magic) and the VF-17/171 are also not simple. The VF-1 has probably the most straightforward transformation, and doing that over and over would be boring. However, if you look at the designs from frontier, the VF-25, VF27, and VF29 the transformations (even in toy form) are relatively simple, as was the SV51 from Macross Zero. There are only so many ways to fold a fighter jet into a robot while keeping them feeling fresh and new, and keeping pace with real world developments. The YF-21 and YF-19 were designed in the early 90's when the ATF program became public, and the M+ production actually kind of mirrors the program (which was very similar to the Lightweight fighter program that resulted in the F-16 and F-18). The AVF's in M+ incorporated a lot of ideas that were being used in the Aerospace industry at the time, stealth, FSW, canards, and all of that was in vogue at the time. Now Variable fighters are taking a retro sort of approach because Kawamori is probably bored with the cutting age new stuff, and wants to do something different. Personally, I like where Kawamori goes with his designs. He does mechanical oragami with a fighter and turns it into a robot, as opposed to transformers which just sort of fold a robot up into a something (transformers really bothers me that way, though I still like them). Besides, and here's the most important reason, it's fun and entertaining.
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    I actually really liked how the SV-262 transformed in Ep 4, and it's intriguing enough that I'd want one for my collection. Really hope it's well executed.
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    I hope if Bandai does this toy, they'll fix the problems the toy had. I don't know if the problems were design flaws, material flaws, or manufacturing flaws, but they are annoying enough to hear about. I personally haven't had any problems, but I feel for everyone who has (I have a first run Yamato VF-0A that had the exploding shoulders, and well, has turned to a runny mess, so I feel for you folks).
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    Maybe the focus isn't on the individual worlds, but as Macross usually is, focused on the characters and what they're doing, rather than where they're doing it. Overall, I'm really happy with this series thus far, the magical girl-esque mid air transformations are still a bit out there for me, but I can overlook that. I really get the feeling that the Aerial Knights are going to be a very tough enemy in this show, given how well they seem to know Delta Platoon and Walkure's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their employment of Asymmetrical warfare. I expect that the conflict is going to be very exciting in this show. Which frontier was exciting, but it tended towards being one sided, where this seems like there will be some give and take.
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    You're welcome, and I'm glad you found that useful. My joint loosened up considerably (however not annoyingly so) when I took the joint housing apart. It's a hobby, and lessons learned are best shared with the community. It enhances everyone's enjoyment.
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    I can understand that, as Yoko Kanno was not involved in this production and her usual masterful work is absent. I actually like the music though, in spite of that. I must say this is a killer episode, we got tons of developments happening and the 3 episodes of anticipation before this got the hook in, and then this episode comes along and set that hook.
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    It was also a Chinese restaurant joke, even if unintentional. Which I actually found chuckle worthy, +1 for multi-tiered humor.
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    I'm still thinking (and hoping) that Mirage and Mikumo are paired, as they are my two favorite female characters at this point, and their personalities contrast but compliment each other, and in the first episode we hear it alluded to that they are paired ("I can't go under cover with her around..."). I still feel that Delta platoon would act in support of any of the Idols, since you can't guarantee that the Idol's assigned pilot will always be close by. That also makes military sense, and common sense, even if it doesn't make the most sense from a drama or storytelling point of view.
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    I'd say that's jumping to conclusions, unless you have some really good reasoning to back it up.
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    Ah. While I have seen that picture of Milia trying to cook with gasoline, I don't have anything to put that into context. It would seem that I'm missing some story bits... Where is that from?
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    I just went back and reviewed the scene where the Walkure hop out, the only one we actually see exit a fighter was Reina. I think when it comes to support, the closest pilot would provide support, and it would make sense that the drones would all operate on the same power freq, since to do otherwise would be needlessly complex, and cumbersome, especially since the pilots have their own tasks to perform, and with the members of walkure moving around, that would cause the order to get all jumbled up. Even in Macross, combat is shown to be chaotic, which I actually appreciate. In reality combat is very chaotic, fireteams get mixed up all the time, and you could end up as a fifth man while your team is down a man, simply because you got caught behind cover too long. So for the sake of being believable, i think that what I said is likely the case. It certainly makes some tactical sense, but then it also doesn't. You wouldn't want to put all your leadership eggs in one basket, since you could decapitate both Delta Platoon and Walkure just by taking out one fighter. The SQDN DCO is never the SQDN CC's backseater afterall... Though I get where you're coming from, since Delta Platoon and the Walkure are technically two different "units"... ^^Also, this^^.
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    Wonder if the Mirage VF-31 toy will come with both figures, so I can get both of my favorite female characters (so far)...
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    Just curious but where did you get that from? And when did Zentradi become Klingons...
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