FA-24 Multipurpose Jet Aircraft

"Remember those A-10 Thunderbolt IV jets that really dished out damage in WW3? Well the FA-24 is like those, only much more pants-soilingly terrifying." -Unknown UNAF Colonel in 2318.

Overview
The FA-24 is the main jet of the UNMC, used in almost every operation. It is primarily an air superiority fighter, although it can also excel at other roles and is used for multiple purposes very often. The FA-24 also holds the title of being the fastest combat aircraft currently in existence, and can outrun and outmaneuver any aircraft it comes up against.

Operational History
The FA-24 came into service 3 years after the rebels disappeared into deep space, and impressed the UNAF to a high degree. It was made their main fighter and served on the frontlines in every one of their future military campaigns. Many FA-24s saw action during the EMPIRE Campaign starting in 2327, the Factions War also saw extensive use of these aircraft on multiple rebel colonies, adding to their outstanding combat record. FA-24s continued to become more and more effective over the years with extensive upgrades and improvements, and became the pride of the UNAF. Even when the Human-Exohuman War began, these reliable, highly effective aircraft stood valiantly against the Exohumans on Earth, and some could argue that the UNMC's foothold on the planet within the first few days were due in large to the contributions of the fairly extensive FA-24 aircraft divisions, which proved superior to the enemy Skycutter Jet. The FA-24's future is without a doubt solidified within the UNMC, as they have proven their worth countless times.

Effectiveness
The FA-24 is widely accepted as the best combat aircraft in history, and many in the UNAF will not argue with this claim. The sheer speed of the jet is a massive advantage over any other aircraft, and with skilled pilots it has been said to be almost impossible to effectively engage an FA-24. This was seen especially in the Factions War, as the FA-E330 jets that the ARC used against the UNMC proved horribly inefficient in destroying FA-24s. Even against larger air opposition, FA-24s could hold their own and generally outmatch rebel aircraft, letting the UNMC gain complete air superiority in almost every battle of the war. The FA-24 was finally put to the ultimate test however, when the Exohumans attacked. Even against similarly powerful and effective aircraft, FA-24s outmatched the inexperienced Exohuman air forces and proved invaluable in holding down UNMC territory. In general, any battle that the UNMC goes into has multiple squadrons or many more of these aircraft, and many in the UNMC would agree that success on the battlefield would be much more difficult or even impossible without the strong air support of the FA-24.