====== Aircraft ======
**WORK IN PROGRESS**
Aircraft are divided into several classes with their own pros & cons. 

A gridcore will define the class and what can be fitted on the aircraft, there are a few other points to note:

  * Thrust must always point in the same direction ( helicopters can have a tail rotor for stability )
  * VTOL's can either be fighters or strike fighters, thrust must be pointing all in one direction
  * Only use propulsion from designated aircraft mods, vanilla thrusters are not allowed ( vanilla duct fans are ok )

**Planes cannot exceed 3000 blocks, this includes civilian aircraft as well.**

== Links to system pages ==

  * [[:ruless6:aweapons|Aircraft Weapon systems]]
  * [[:ruless6:apropulsion|Aircraft Propulsion systems]]


^ Class Name                  ^ Min Weight  (T)  ^ Max Weight  (T)  ^ Max Thrust  (T)  ^ L Hardpoints  ^ M Hardpoints  ^ H Hardpoints  ^ HY Hardpoints  ^ Gun Systems  ^ Counter Measures  ^
| Fighter                     | 10               | 20               | 30               | 4             | 4             | N/a           | N/A            | 2            | 2                 |
| Strike Fighter              | 20               | 32.5             | 60               | 4             | 6             | 2             | N/A            | 2            | 2                 |
| Bomber                      | 32.5             | N/A              | 80               | N/A           | N/A           | 6             | 15             | N/A          | 4                 |
| Strategic Bomber            | 45               | N/A              | 100              | N/A           | N/A           | 10            | 30             | N/A          | 6                 |
| Logistics / Radar Aircraft  | 32.5             | N/A              | 80               | N/A           | N/A           | N/A           | N/A            | N/A          | 6                 |
| Helicopter                  | N/A              | N/A              | 20               | TBA           | TBA           | N/A           | N/A            | TBA          | 2                 |

**Weight is based on dry weights otherwise known as weight before adding fuel and ammo**



{{ :ruless4:wiki_fighter_banner.png?nolink |===== Fighter =====}}


This class is specialised in air dominance, its a light and quick airframe to insure control over the skies. Its weapon systems are designed to do exactly that.
Cannot field Medium A2G Ordinance Hardpoints

Can fit:

  * Light Ordinance Hardpoint
  * Medium A2A Ordinance Hardpoint

 
{{ :ruless4:wiki_strikefighter_banner.png?nolink |===== Strike Fighter =====}}

This class is a more multi-role based aircraft, being able to field A2G and A2A missiles. 
Cannot field Medium A2A Ordinance Hardpoints

Can fit:

  *  Light Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  Medium A2G Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  Heavy Ordinance Hardpoint

{{ :ruless4:wiki_bomber_banner.png?nolink |===== Bomber =====}}

This Bomber class will be your main air to ground class, being fully specialised to take out surface targets. This class cannot fit any A2A missile systems. 

Can fit:


  *  Medium Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  Heavy Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  High Yield Ordinance Hardpoint

{{ :ruless4:wiki_stratbomber_banner.png?nolink |===== Strategic Bomber =====}}

This is the anti base bomber, able to carry a large volume of destruction. 
**A faction can have only one of these active at all times.**

Can fit:

  *  Medium Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  Heavy Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  High Yield Ordinance Hardpoint

{{ :ruless4:wiki_logiawacs.png?nolink |===== Logistics / Radar Aircraft =====}}

Is is a bit of a mixed class for military support planes, be it either to fly ground assets around or provide combat support. 

Can fit:
  * TBA

{{ :ruless4:wiki_helicopter_banner.png?nolink |===== Helicopter =====}}

The direct ground support aircraft, able to take of from anywhere and provide support to your ground forces. 

**This class is allowed to make a turret out of a fixed weapon linked with a ctc or other means of control**

**Has to use the helicopter blades / and or duct fans**

Can fit:

  *  Light Ordinance Hardpoint
  *  Medium Ordinance Hardpoint





**This page is still under construction, text and images is still being worked on.**