[Ribbon-Grey]

R-501 Rhincodon
- Neucom Transport Aircraft -


Picture A - Picture B

GAMES FEATURED IN:
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere

OPERATORS:
Neucom Emergency Unit

SPECIFICATIONS:
Length : 75.75 m
Wingspan : 45.2 m
Height : 8.56 m
Weight : 350498 kg
Max speed : 1836 km/h

OVERVIEW:
A massive transport aircraft fielded by Neucom Inc., the R-501 Rhincodon sports a unique design featuring a largely curved fuselage, a crescent shaped elevator, a three level deck configuration and possibly the ENSI COFFIN for piloting. Apart from its primary role as a transport plane, the R-501 can also be utilized as a tanker.


SOURCES:
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (In Game Data)
Ace combat 3 Electrosphere - Mission and World View Book

ACCREDITATION:
Antare for R-501 Picture A and B

[JianDaoXiao]

R-501 Rinchodon Blueprints

[Ribbon-Blue]

I forgot to mention this, but the R-501 can act as an aerial refueler as well. Sources: Ace Combat 03: Electrosphere (JP)

[Scarface tfs]

I think the design of the R-501 is inspired by whales, like the R-100's are inspired by dolphins.

I was just looking at the top view on JDX's blueprint when I thought of that.

[JianDaoXiao]

Yes, is a kind of whale... For more info, take a look this topic
http://electrosphere.info/index.php?showtopic=1490