VF-19 Excalibur Model #: VF-19 Codename: Excalibur Manufacturer: Exofleet Research and Development Group Weight: 14,950 Kg Height: 15.48 M (49.53 ft) in Battloid Mode 8.52 M (27.24 ft) in Walker Mode 4.19 M (13.41 ft) in Fighter Mode Width: 6.50 M (20.80 ft) at shoulders in Battloid Mode 13.52 M (43.27 ft) in Walker or Fighter Mode with wings at maximum extension Length: 4.43 M (14.17 ft) in Battloid Mode 12.93 M (41.35 ft) in Walker Mode 18.47 M (59.07 ft) in Fighter Mode Weapons: Pulse Head Laser (fires to the rear in Fighter mode) Laser Cannons (2) (semi-fixed)       - located at base of wing where connects to main body External Gun Pod with Anti-armor Bayonet       - extra clips mounted on back of Anti-projectile Shield High maneuverability mini-missile cluster (2)       - located on legs in concealed launcher bays       - 24 missiles in each bay       - launch able in any mode Solar Flare       - usable in Battloid Mode only Cargo: Small storage compartment located behind the pilot's seat. Equipment: Anti-projectile Shield       - Reinforced with Force Shield Generators       - Located on Central-rear Dorsal Section in Fighter Mode       - Located on left arm in Walker and Battloid Modes Auto-pilot Combat computer Ejection seat Homing beacon with separate power source Optical enhancement package (infrared, nightvision, thermal imager) Full sensor array Self-destruct (delay up to 60 min) History:       Due to the fact the VF-11 Thunderbolt is slightly out of date, Exofleet ordered a new VF e-frame designed to replace it. Opting to do the job itself, the Exofleet Research and Development Group came up with the VF-19 Excalibur. To date, it is the most advanced, well-rounded fighter in Exofleet service. Though not as fast as the VF-4 Lightning III, the Excalibur easily keeps up with either the VF-14 Hunter or the VF-17 Stealth Nightmare - both of which are known for their speed and maneuverability. Like the VF-11, the Excalibur does utilize an Anti-projectile Shield which greatly increases its defensive capability (see the VF-11 entry for further details). But unlike the VF-11, the Excalibur has a much greater offensive capability because it utilizes missiles where as the VF-11 does not. The major addition to the Excalibur's offensive array is more powerful version of Professor Algernon's Solar Flare. This devastating weapon has an adjustable blast radius which can reach in excess of 32.4 meters (109.6 feet). Anything caught in range when the Solar Flare is active is almost instantly vaporized. However, this includes friend and foe alike. So due to the imprecision involved with aiming the weapon, its use in battle can be somewhat limited. Also, the Solar Flare is notorious for draining power from the primary fuel cells and thus is used only sparingly.       Despite the Excalibur's more advanced features, only a surprising few are in Exofleet service. The reason being that because the e-frame is relatively new, it has yet to be produced on a large scale. Once it is, the VF-11 will eventually be phased-out in favor of the VF-19 Excalibur. "A Delicate Balance of Speed, Power, and Maneuverability" - Additional Picture -