VF-1 Valkyrie

In the fictional Macross Japanese anime series and its English adaptation Robotech, the first mass-produced transforming aerospace fighter mecha is called the VF-1 Valkyrie. The VF-1 Valkyrie is referred to as a "variable fighter" in Macross.

This article is about a fictional vehicle. For the VF-1 fighter squadron, see Fighter Squadron 1 (United States Navy).
Stonewell/Bellcom VF-1 Valkyrie
Hikaru and Roy sitting in a VF-1D dual-seater variant at South Ataria Island, 7 February 2009. Behind it is a single-seat variant, VF-1A.
First appearanceSuper Dimension Fortress Macross, Episode 1
General characteristics
ArmamentsExternal GU-11 55mm gunpod
1–4 Mauler RÖV-20 anti-aircraft laser cannons
Four pivoting hardpoints under the wings
Maximum speedMach 2.71 at 10,000 m (33,000 ft)
Mach 3.87 at 30,000 m (98,000 ft)
Propulsion2x Shinnakasu Heavy Industry/P&W/Roice FF-2001 thermonuclear reaction turbine engines
Power11,500 kgf/650 MW each
Mass13,250 kg (29,210 lb) (empty)
Length14.23 m (46.7 ft) (fighter mode)
11.3 metres (37 ft) (GERWALK mode)
4 m (13 ft) (battroid mode)
Width14.78 m (48.5 ft) (wings fully extended)
8.25 metres (27.1 ft) (wings swept)
7.3 m (24 ft) (battroid mode)
Height3.84 m (12.6 ft) (fighter mode)
8.7 metres (29 ft) (GERWALK mode)
12.68 m (41.6 ft) (battroid mode)
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