SMV Shockwave

The SMV Shockwave is an experimental dual-engine, single-seat, ultrasonic aircraft, developed as a technical exercise to beat the speed record set by the SMV Wipeout. The SMV Shockwave was the first vehicle to ever attain ultrasonic speeds.

SMV Shockwave's acceleration is limited by the flight computer, and as such, takes just 260 seconds to move from a standing point to it's max speed of Mach 36.4. This time means the G-forces on the pilot are much easier on their body.

Design
The SMV Shockwave employs a rarely-seen tail-less cropped compound double-delta wing, creating an irregular pentagon, with the engine mounted on the underside of wing.

Development
Following the success of the SMV Wipeout, in particular, its speed, agility and versatility, the White Wolves sought to design a new vessel, which would surpass the Wipeout. This newer design was to be quicker, more efficient and be able to fulfil even more roles than its predecessor.

New technologies
When the decision was made that the Shockwave would be a high altitude aircraft, more special provisions were made to ensure the vessel's safety and integrity during high-speed, high-altitude flight.

Since the Shockwave would be flying so high, the atmosphere wouldn't provide as much protection from cosmic and solar radiation as it would for a conventional aircraft. To mitigate this radiation risk, the Shockwave became the first White Wolves vehicle to use radiation-hardened microchips and integrated circuits. The Shockwave's armour was also upgraded to help protect it from radiation, from both spacial sources and potential attack.

Powerplant
The SMV Shockwave was created to attain extremely high speeds, which meant that the White Wolves needed a powerplant that was not only very powerful, but could also operate efficiently, their selection was the scramjet engine.

ASAP System
The Advanced Sensor Array Probe is an equipment system fitted to the SMV Shockwave, and it's predecessor, the SMV Wipeout. Each probe holds a set of three sensors, each used to detect environmental and scientific factors and dangers.

Chemical Sensor (A)

 * Radiological
 * Chemicals
 * Biological signatures
 * Nuclear
 * Particle Detector

Environment Sensor (B)

 * Hydrometer
 * Hygrometer
 * Thermometer
 * Barometer
 * Weather & Meteorology
 * Magnetometer
 * AQI Sensor
 * Oxygen Sensor

Radio Sensor (C)

 * Television & Radio (incl. Wi-Fi)
 * Cellular
 * Infra-Red
 * Satellite
 * Radar & Sonar

Specifications
General characteristics


 * Crew: 1 (pilot)
 * Length: 19 m (62 ft 3 in)
 * Wingspan: 14.15 m (46 ft 5 in)
 * Height: 2.96 m (9 ft 8 in)
 * Empty weight: 6,400 kg (14,109.58 lbs)
 * Gross weight: 7,401 kg (16,316.41 lbs)
 * Max. takeoff weight: 15,000 kg (33,069.34 lbs)
 * Fuel capacity: 1,001 kg (2206.8 lbs) Hydrogen amalgamated-fuel-cell
 * Powerplant: 2 x SSE-H25-PLUS after-burning scramjet engine, 84.1 kN (18906.43 lbf) thrust each

Performance


 * Cruise speed: Mach 15 (10,001 kn, 11,509 mph, 18,522 km/h)
 * Maximum speed: Mach 36.4 (24,269.29 kn, 27,928.6 mph, 44,946.73 km/h)
 * Range: 12 hours (at maximum speed); 34 hours (at cruise speed)
 * Fuel efficiency: 391 miles/kg (cruise speed); 335 miles/kg (maximum speed)
 * Service ceiling: 21,945.6 m (72,000 ft)
 * Rate of climb: 4,455.6 m/s (cruise) / 12,437.8 m/s (max)
 * Climb Angle: 60° (cruise) / 85° (max)
 * Thrust/weight: 2.68 (flight weight) / 1.14 (WMTO)
 * g limits: +9.0/-3.0 (piloted) / +12.0/-6.0 (IRIS)

Special Avionics


 * Hyperdrive System: Shockwave HDS-Super30

Avionics


 * White Wolves Targeting and Prediction System (TAPS)
 * White Wolves Autonomous Weapons Control System (AWCS)
 * White Wolves Advanced Situational Targeting System (ASTS)
 * White Wolves Battlefield Analysis and Strategy Computer (BASC)
 * White Wolves "Tesla" Electronic Warfare System (EWS)
 * White Wolves "Omnivident" Radar & Sonar System Mk. III (ORSS)
 * White Wolves Electromagnetic Shield (EMS)
 * White Wolves "Super Synergy System" (S3)
 * White Wolves IRIS Flight Control System, which includes:
 * White Wolves AM, VHF, UHF AM, and UHF FM "Siren" Radio
 * White Wolves GUARD survival radio
 * White Wolves Electro-optical Distributed Aperture System
 * White Wolves "Nightwatch" Thermal & Infrared Imaging System (TIIS)
 * White Wolves IFF Interrogator & Transponder
 * White Wolves "White Hare" frequency-hopping system
 * White Wolves TACAN System
 * White Wolves Radar Altimeter