- "Pretty cheap for one of the most famous Flankers, huh? Of course it's not a knock-off. This special price is just for you."
The S-55 LFS, referred to as the S-55 Flanker O in the PAL and NTSC-J versions of Airforce Delta Storm, is a plane that has appeared in the PAL and NTSC-J versions of Airforce Delta Storm and all versions of Airforce Delta Strike.
Origin (Real-Life)[]
It is a concept-plane made for the LFS project, developed from the S-54 trainer aircraft. However, the project was cancelled in favor of the PAK FA program (which later resulted in the Su-57). The I-2000 LFS was also spawned from this project (which also appears in the AFD series).
Design (All Games)[]
As to be expected, the S-55 LFS looks very similar to the Flanker family. However, there are some major differences. Firstly, the plane has a smaller build than the Flankers. And secondly, it only has a single engine, as opposed to two, which most likely owes to its somewhat lower thrust and speed.
Performance[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
This plane is interesting in that it is one of a few PAL/NTSC-J-exclusive aircraft. Stats are fairly average; it has good Mobility and Defense stats, but other stats are average. It has a decent amount of armaments and a fairly high range. It's also unlocked fairly late in the game, at the same time as the YF-26ER Swan. Then again, considering the Swan was nerfed in the PAL and NTSC-J regions, this plane may be slightly more worth it compared to the latter.
Airforce Delta Strike[]
The plane is quite similar to its AFD Storm incarnation, though defense has been nerfed a good bit. It also now has a special weapon in the form of the HM-AAM. It has decent mobility and anti-air stats, but other stats are average. It is unlocked the same time as the MiG-1.44 MFI, with the same requirement of completing ten missions as Ken Thomas.
Statistics[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
| Type | Stats |
|---|---|
| Attack: | Medium |
| Defense: | Maximum (5600 HP) |
| Speed: | Medium-high |
| Power: | Medium-high |
| Mobility: | Very high |
| Missile: | 62 |
| Ability: | No |
| Range: | 4 |
Airforce Delta Strike[]
(Clockwise starting from top)
| Type | Stats |
|---|---|
| Anti Air Attack: | Medium-high |
| Mobility: | High |
| Defense: | Medium (2900 HP) |
| Anti Ground Attack: | Medium |
| Thrust: | Medium-low |
| Speed: | Medium |
Enemy Appearances (Missions)[]
- Enemy S-55s appear in the final few Earth missions, alongside the I-2000 LFS and the Su-30MKI. It is used by the Merv Ecbatana Union.
Gallery[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
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Airforce Delta Strike[]
