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The FF-X7 Core Fighter: A Versatile and Powerful Fighter Aircraft

The FF-X7 Core Fighter is a highly advanced fighter aircraft introduced in the Mobile Suit Gundam series. Developed by Hervic Company as part of the Earth Federation’s Operation V, this versatile fighter serves as a cockpit capsule, emergency escape craft, and multi-purpose fighter.

Design and Features

The Core Fighter’s design is based on the FF-6 TIN Cod, with a hybrid propulsion system combining thermonuclear rocket thrusters and jets. This allows it to operate effectively in both space and atmosphere. The fighter is equipped with 25mm Vulcan guns and missile launchers, making it a formidable opponent in combat.

The Core Fighter’s cockpit is designed to accommodate a single pilot and features a drum-shaped design with a dual structure for piloting both the Core Fighter and the mobile suit. The fighter also has a built-in learning computer and multifunctional display.

Transformability

One of the Core Fighter’s most impressive features is its ability to transform into a configuration known as the Core Block. This allows it to serve as the core and cockpit of the RX-75-4 Guntank, RX-77-2 Guncannon, and RX-78-2 Gundam, as well as their variants.

Combat Capabilities

The Core Fighter is armed with 25mm Vulcan guns and missile launchers, making it a capable fighter in its own right. Its high speed and maneuverability also make it an effective dogfighter.

Variants and Upgrades

Several variants of the Core Fighter have been developed, including the FF-X7-Bst Core Booster, which improves its combat ability, and the G-Fighter, which combines its parts with those of the RX-78-2 Gundam.

Legacy

The FF-X7 Core Fighter has had a lasting impact on the development of mobile suits and fighter aircraft in the Gundam universe. Its design and capabilities have influenced the creation of and **2018, and its legacy continues to be felt in the world of Gundam.

Specifications

• Overall Height: 3.2 meters
• Overall Length: 8.60 meters
• Wingspan: 6.8 meters
• Max Weight: 8.9 metric tons
• Power-plant: NC-3 Type Nuclear Fusion Generator
• Pilot Accommodations: Pilot only (in canopy-style cockpit)
• Armor: