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Description
Role: Fighter-Interceptor
Manufacturer: Scwertsmith AG
Primary Users:
Aer Vis Regnum Hierosolimitanum (AVRH) (Holy Roman Air Force)
Tevtonicorum Vim Aeris (TVA)(Teutonic Air Force)

First Flight: AD 1942
Service: 1945-1955

History:

A secret project within the Holy Roman Empire set out to advance the propulsion of aircraft. Utilizing the tried and true power of a diesel engine in a manner never before seen. The motorjet was invented, an initially volatile technology which took years to perfect. When the MD-007 was successfully created, the K-200 prototype was developed to test it. Using everything learned in designing and developing the K series aircraft as well as the 200 they would develop their most advanced fighter yet.

It would exit its prototype stages a very capable aircraft, and would be put to use in an offensive that would carve into the Ottoman territory in Egypt. Combined with covert utilization of anti-ottoman groups in the land, the mass production and deployment of the motorjet aircraft overwhelmed ottoman forces when the Egyptian war started in 1945. The pilots would dub the infamous plane 'Fire Tail' in their language after the visible jets in the rear of the plane.

Even if out turned by the Ta-1's, they could never hope to catch the aircraft. Its speed was beyond anything they had ever seen, allowing them to fly in and strike while getting out before pilots could react. Few K-260s were shot down, mostly by Ta-2's flown by experienced pilots. Air superiority was quickly acquired by the Holy Roman and Teutonic air forces, allowing use of harassment bombing by modified 260's to batter ground forces. Egypt would be lost to the Holy Roman empire in 1946, the land turned into a vassal state and soon well equipped with the deadly plane.

Even in keeping the project secret for as long as they could, the Holy Roman empire would not hold the sole ownership of motorjet technology forever. As the Egyptian war began and ended, and other nations sought the tech, the age of props would give way to the age of motorjets.

Design:

The K-260 was developed around the MD-007 Motorjet that was developed, with the airframe made to be a more refined design compared to the relatively cheap K-200 Prototype. Aerodynamics were involved in the design, resulting in the prop hub being smaller and a new cockpit being developed just for the aircraft. The propeller was used primarily to add to the thrust of the motorjet and offer an emergency thrust source if the engine was damaged.

A standard V-12 engine would be used to power a compressor, used to compress air as it was mixed in fuel within the Motorjet. This created a powerful powerplant that granted the machine speed and climb rate to surpass the Roman Arbalist.

Though powerful, the MD-007 Engine was exposed and not very durable under gunfire. This could result in even a few shots causing fatal damage to the engine. This proved the inclusion of the propeller to have been smart, and allowed a number of K-260s to survive. The lack of durability in the engine did have its advantage, ensuring none survived if a K-260 was shot down and denying Ottoman forces tech to scavenge.

Performance:

The K-260 was very fast, the fastest aircraft of its time when it was made. Able to easily outrun even later model Arbalists. It was decently nimble, able to match most european fighters in a dogfight, though pilots were encouraged to utilize speed above all else. Its energy retention proved average, though a high acceleration ensured it could gain it back quickly.

Armament:

Primary armament consisted of two 30mm autocannons, one placed through the engine shaft and prop hub while the other was placed on top just above and behind the prop hub. Secondary armaments consisted mainly of four to six 13mm machine guns.

Versions were also developed for use as strike fighters using light bombs and rockets to attack ground forces. Though they were not durable under ground fire, their speed proved their best defense.

Description
Role: Fighter-Interceptor
Manufacturer: Scwertsmith AG
Primary Users:
Aer Vis Regnum Hierosolimitanum (AVRH) (Holy Roman Air Force)
Tevtonicorum Vim Aeris (TVA)(Teutonic Air Force)

First Flight: AD 1942
Service: 1945-1955

History:

A secret project within the Holy Roman Empire set out to advance the propulsion of aircraft. Utilizing the tried and true power of a diesel engine in a manner never before seen. The motorjet was invented, an initially volatile technology which took years to perfect. When the MD-007 was successfully created, the K-200 prototype was developed to test it. Using everything learned in designing and developing the K series aircraft as well as the 200 they would develop their most advanced fighter yet.

It would exit its prototype stages a very capable aircraft, and would be put to use in an offensive that would carve into the Ottoman territory in Egypt. Combined with covert utilization of anti-ottoman groups in the land, the mass production and deployment of the motorjet aircraft overwhelmed ottoman forces when the Egyptian war started in 1945. The pilots would dub the infamous plane 'Fire Tail' in their language after the visible jets in the rear of the plane.

Even if out turned by the Ta-1's, they could never hope to catch the aircraft. Its speed was beyond anything they had ever seen, allowing them to fly in and strike while getting out before pilots could react. Few K-260s were shot down, mostly by Ta-2's flown by experienced pilots. Air superiority was quickly acquired by the Holy Roman and Teutonic air forces, allowing use of harassment bombing by modified 260's to batter ground forces. Egypt would be lost to the Holy Roman empire in 1946, the land turned into a vassal state and soon well equipped with the deadly plane.

Even in keeping the project secret for as long as they could, the Holy Roman empire would not hold the sole ownership of motorjet technology forever. As the Egyptian war began and ended, and other nations sought the tech, the age of props would give way to the age of motorjets.

Design:

The K-260 was developed around the MD-007 Motorjet that was developed, with the airframe made to be a more refined design compared to the relatively cheap K-200 Prototype. Aerodynamics were involved in the design, resulting in the prop hub being smaller and a new cockpit being developed just for the aircraft. The propeller was used primarily to add to the thrust of the motorjet and offer an emergency thrust source if the engine was damaged.

A standard V-12 engine would be used to power a compressor, used to compress air as it was mixed in fuel within the Motorjet. This created a powerful powerplant that granted the machine speed and climb rate to surpass the Roman Arbalist.

Though powerful, the MD-007 Engine was exposed and not very durable under gunfire. This could result in even a few shots causing fatal damage to the engine. This proved the inclusion of the propeller to have been smart, and allowed a number of K-260s to survive. The lack of durability in the engine did have its advantage, ensuring none survived if a K-260 was shot down and denying Ottoman forces tech to scavenge.

Performance:

The K-260 was very fast, the fastest aircraft of its time when it was made. Able to easily outrun even later model Arbalists. It was decently nimble, able to match most european fighters in a dogfight, though pilots were encouraged to utilize speed above all else. Its energy retention proved average, though a high acceleration ensured it could gain it back quickly.

Armament:

Primary armament consisted of two 30mm autocannons, one placed through the engine shaft and prop hub while the other was placed on top just above and behind the prop hub. Secondary armaments consisted mainly of four to six 13mm machine guns.

Versions were also developed for use as strike fighters using light bombs and rockets to attack ground forces. Though they were not durable under ground fire, their speed proved their best defense.