August 2887: While combat losses of FNS units increase to an alarming rate, resupply is hampered as the allied resistance gain more control of the skies. The Shutoral Oberkommando orders upgrades to the FNS to allow longer patrol missions with fewer rearming interuptions and increased survivability. The result is the FNS 465 (K) RACHEVOGEL. Although range was sacrificed, the added armour protection resulsted in a loss reduction of nearly 30 percent in the first months and the use of the r1 quad 14 mm autocannon or r2/3 25 mm cannon reduced rearmament frequency by nearly 70 percent, increasing FNS combat coverage. Manufacturer: Chassis Number: 1,200 - Crew: 0 Weight: 2.10 tons Length: 1.65 m Width: 2.04 m Height: 4.50 m Engine: Dora NS465b Speed: 150 kph Range: 850 km Radio: FuG44b Sight: ZTV5/2d Controller: dRN20/r Primary Armament: 4x 14.5 mm autocannon or 2x 25 mm binary cannon Secondary Armament: Armour: 20-50 mm tungsten 10-20 mm ceramic 25 mm applique Words and image copyright '99, '00 F. Savino.