Strike VTOL

Strike VTOL
Data
Alternative Name(s)	HAWK WR・FA-04A
Type	Fighter Jets
Length	15.8 m
Width	13.2 m
Weight	6.8 t
Max Speed	Mach 3.1
Arsenal	AI-guided multipurpose missiles Anti-air laser unit 30mm autocannon units
Crew	2 members
Affiliation	WINR
First Appearance	Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero episode 1 "On a Mission from M78"
Latest Appearance	Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero episode 12 "Falling Stars Spell Trouble"

The Strike VTOL/HAWK is a dual-seat main fighter jet developed by WINR specifically for monsters attacks, with the development code "WR・FA-04A." It appears in Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero.

Subtitles:

• Anti-Kaiju General-Purpose Fighter

Overview

The Strike VTOL/HAWK is a fighter designed specifically to counter monster attacks. It is primarily equipped with two REJ-003 Griffin Mk VIII engine units. These engines feature variable two-dimensional thrust vectoring nozzles, combined with hovering wings at the wingtips, which not only enable the fighter to perform low-speed maneuvers and hover in mid-air, but also allow it to fly backward and achieve vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), thus providing exceptional maneuverability.

To effectively combat monsters, this fighter is equipped with acoustic and infrared stealth capabilities, making it more difficult for enemies to detect it during combat. In terms of armaments, it is outfitted with AI-guided multipurpose missiles and can additionally be equipped with anti-air laser units and 30mm autocannon units based on specific combat requirements.

This fighter is deployed at WINR. divisions around the world, and the appearance of each division's fighters may vary. The fighter is highly durable; although it may crash due to damage, it will not explode.

History

Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero

In the series, the North American branch base is equipped with approximately four of these fighter jets, prominently featuring two with the designations "VTAC01" and "VTAC02". Members of the North American branch serve as pilots and weapons control officers, using these fighters for combat missions. The fighter are typically housed within the WINR base and are launched from the rotating platform in the hangar, or sometimes stored in the Sky Hunter's hangar and deployed through the lower hatch for missions.

VTAC01 ultimately sank into the sea after being hit by Powered Pestar's flame attack^{Deadly Starfish}, while VTAC02 crashed and exploded in flames after being struck by Powered Dorako's thrown sickle.^{Falling Stars Spell Trouble}

Gallery

Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero

Strike VTOL/HAWK from the WINR base hangar

Strike VTOL/HAWK takes off from the launch port at the WINR base

Strike VTOL/HAWK from the Sky Hunter hangar

Strike VTOL/HAWK takes off from the launch port at the Sky Hunter.

Weapons System

Dashboards

Cockpit (standby)

Cockpit (takeoff)

VTAC01 sinks into the water

VTAC02 crashed

VTAC02 explosion

Trivia

• In the original version, the fighter jet was known as HAWK, while "Strike VTOL" became its official name after the Japanese dubbed version.
• During the planning stages, this fighter was initially referred to as "LADY VTOL," designed specifically for female pilots.
• The GUYS USA fighter jet "Strike Thunder" was also based on this model design, appearing exclusively in the novel Ultraman Mebius: Anderes Horizont.