SF-55 Starfighter

The SF-55 Starfighter is a Forward Variable-Swept Wing Space Fighter capable of VTOL developed by the United Earth Federation as their standard space superiority fighter. It is (unofficially) the first craft in the Star Series.

Originally envisioned as an upgrade for the existing USAF F-55A Vulture before the formation of the United Earth Federation. After its formation, the fighter was proposed and adapted after a redesign incorporating further upgrades, eventually becoming the SF-55.

It was succeeded by the SF-62 and before that, its modernized variants, the F-58 and F-59.

History
SF-55A Starfighter. Developed from the USAF F-55A Vulture during the late 21st Century (Year 2090). Entering active service in 2096

Originally developed as a upgrade for the F-55A Vulture, which would turn the F-55A into a Stratofighter and was to be given the designation SF-56A. It was then chosen as the standard fighter craft for the United Earth Federation after its formation and its subsequent redesign into a multi-role space fighter.

The fighter would see combat during the 1st and 2nd Interstellar Wars and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sentinel Wars. It would continue to see action from the 22nd to 24th Centuries as an upgraded model (SF-58 and SF-59) and would continue to see service until mid 26th Century when it was finally retired from frontline service with the federation and replaced with the SF-62 Raven.

Variants

 * SF-55A1 - Original one-seater variant. Originally a direct upgrade and successor to the USAF's F-55, it was chosen to be adopted as the newly formed Federation's primary fighter.
 * SF-55A2 - Two-seater variant of the original A1. Meant to increase efficiency in ground support missions.