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Description
Model number: SPH-X4
Code name: Phantom
Unit type: Supersonic space transport plane
Manufacturer: Unknown
Operator(s): NIMH (New Intelligence Martial High Command)
Accomodation: 1 pilot, 1 copilot, 2 navigators (in cockpit); Up to 25 soldiers (in pressurized cargo cabin)
Dimensions: Unknown
Construction: Titanium-oxide composite airframe, stealth-coated to absorb radar and other scanners
Powerplant: 2 x General Dynamics MHD44S external-combustion gas turbine (heat fed by internal thermal pyrothane reactor,) power output rating unknown
Equipment and design features: Sensors, range unknown; Ablative gel dispensers (dispenses silicone compound gel to absorb the heat of atmospheric reentry)
Armaments: Generally none (though alternate mission profile setup functions as supersonic bomber aircraft; in that case armament consists of a payload of up to 4 x ST97F clean-fusion "micro-nuke" warheads, or 2 x plasma-jacket, shaped-charge anti-vehicle bomb)

The SPH-X4 "Phantom" is the backbone of NIMH's air transport fleet. Capable of speeds upwards of Mach 5, and a flight ceiling exceeding 2,025 km (low Earth orbit,) the Phantom has proven itself as a dependable transport aircraft.

NIMH uses the Phantom's supersonic and space capabilities to rapidly deploy soldiers anywhere in the world. Because the craft uses space and low orbit to deploy its troops anywhere in the world, NIMH's troopers could very well be compared to the "space marines" of fiction. In addition to ferrying troops around the world, the Phantom can be converted into a cargo plane, dropping supplies and logistical support where needed. This mission profile doesn't require a pressurized cabin, so the interior cargo bay is not pressurized.

The Phantom is generally unarmed, often flying with fighter escorts when available, but a third mission profile strips out the pressurized passenger cabin or the cargo bay, replacing it with a bomb deployment bay that can hold up to six bombs, generally four general-purpose and two heavy-duty/specialized-purpose warheads. The craft's large bomb capacity, coupled with its fast and hard-to-hit nature, makes it a formidable force to the enemy.

Like most NIMH aircraft the Phantom is capable of VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing.) It also employs "lifting body" design features, forgoing the need for wings.

Closing thoughts

I first designed the Phantom all the way back in February I think, but didn't redraw/upload it until tonight/morning. I based it loosely on the UNSC Longsword interceptor from the Halo games. NIMH is basically the UNSC of my main scenario, though they are inherently antiheroic by nature...more on NIMH later. Enjoy my plane, even though my art is far from perfect!

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Do not steal. Art theft is illegal, you know

NIMH is © 2008-2011 Chris Ädren
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Description
Model number: SPH-X4
Code name: Phantom
Unit type: Supersonic space transport plane
Manufacturer: Unknown
Operator(s): NIMH (New Intelligence Martial High Command)
Accomodation: 1 pilot, 1 copilot, 2 navigators (in cockpit); Up to 25 soldiers (in pressurized cargo cabin)
Dimensions: Unknown
Construction: Titanium-oxide composite airframe, stealth-coated to absorb radar and other scanners
Powerplant: 2 x General Dynamics MHD44S external-combustion gas turbine (heat fed by internal thermal pyrothane reactor,) power output rating unknown
Equipment and design features: Sensors, range unknown; Ablative gel dispensers (dispenses silicone compound gel to absorb the heat of atmospheric reentry)
Armaments: Generally none (though alternate mission profile setup functions as supersonic bomber aircraft; in that case armament consists of a payload of up to 4 x ST97F clean-fusion "micro-nuke" warheads, or 2 x plasma-jacket, shaped-charge anti-vehicle bomb)

The SPH-X4 "Phantom" is the backbone of NIMH's air transport fleet. Capable of speeds upwards of Mach 5, and a flight ceiling exceeding 2,025 km (low Earth orbit,) the Phantom has proven itself as a dependable transport aircraft.

NIMH uses the Phantom's supersonic and space capabilities to rapidly deploy soldiers anywhere in the world. Because the craft uses space and low orbit to deploy its troops anywhere in the world, NIMH's troopers could very well be compared to the "space marines" of fiction. In addition to ferrying troops around the world, the Phantom can be converted into a cargo plane, dropping supplies and logistical support where needed. This mission profile doesn't require a pressurized cabin, so the interior cargo bay is not pressurized.

The Phantom is generally unarmed, often flying with fighter escorts when available, but a third mission profile strips out the pressurized passenger cabin or the cargo bay, replacing it with a bomb deployment bay that can hold up to six bombs, generally four general-purpose and two heavy-duty/specialized-purpose warheads. The craft's large bomb capacity, coupled with its fast and hard-to-hit nature, makes it a formidable force to the enemy.

Like most NIMH aircraft the Phantom is capable of VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing.) It also employs "lifting body" design features, forgoing the need for wings.

Closing thoughts

I first designed the Phantom all the way back in February I think, but didn't redraw/upload it until tonight/morning. I based it loosely on the UNSC Longsword interceptor from the Halo games. NIMH is basically the UNSC of my main scenario, though they are inherently antiheroic by nature...more on NIMH later. Enjoy my plane, even though my art is far from perfect!

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Do not steal. Art theft is illegal, you know

NIMH is © 2008-2011 Chris Ädren
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