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The F-39 Hayabusa (NATO Reporting Name “Fennec”) is a Twinjet, All-Weather Stealth Tactical Fighter developed by Tenryu Aeronautics, in collaboration with Ukraine’s Katyuk-Skoryk Aerospace Corporation. Developed for use by the Muteki Daitai Aerial Brigade, research ran from 2027-2037 as part of the Aerial Independence Program. The Aerial Independence Program, or AIP 2039, as it was known in Daitai High Command, stipulated the production of new frontline fighter jets to supplant, and if needed, replace, its’ largely foreign-designed and manufactured fleet. This would go on to produce the F-39 Hayabusa, as well as the carrier-based F-40 Tsumi and F-41 Jaegar Air Superiority Fighter.

The technology in the F-39 was largely based on pre-existing technology, which the PMC had acquired, either through espionage or its allies. The GE F120 engines and tailfins of the aircraft, as well as the forward weapons bay, was based off the F/A-23, which had been taken into service in Japan in the early 2030s. A targeting pod was taken from the F-2A Super Kai, and upgraded to modern standards. Elements of design were also incorporated from the Sukhoi Su-57, such as the secondary weapons bay and rear-mounted AESA Radar. Foreign analysts also make note of its’ resemblance to the Chinese J-20 fighter jet.

Description
The F-39 Hayabusa (NATO Reporting Name “Fennec”) is a Twinjet, All-Weather Stealth Tactical Fighter developed by Tenryu Aeronautics, in collaboration with Ukraine’s Katyuk-Skoryk Aerospace Corporation. Developed for use by the Muteki Daitai Aerial Brigade, research ran from 2027-2037 as part of the Aerial Independence Program. The Aerial Independence Program, or AIP 2039, as it was known in Daitai High Command, stipulated the production of new frontline fighter jets to supplant, and if needed, replace, its’ largely foreign-designed and manufactured fleet. This would go on to produce the F-39 Hayabusa, as well as the carrier-based F-40 Tsumi and F-41 Jaegar Air Superiority Fighter.

The technology in the F-39 was largely based on pre-existing technology, which the PMC had acquired, either through espionage or its allies. The GE F120 engines and tailfins of the aircraft, as well as the forward weapons bay, was based off the F/A-23, which had been taken into service in Japan in the early 2030s. A targeting pod was taken from the F-2A Super Kai, and upgraded to modern standards. Elements of design were also incorporated from the Sukhoi Su-57, such as the secondary weapons bay and rear-mounted AESA Radar. Foreign analysts also make note of its’ resemblance to the Chinese J-20 fighter jet.