Naval Strike Fighter

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Naval Strike Fighter

The carrier-capable tactical strike branch. Naval Strike Fighters are separate units, but the supplied research trees show that they branch from the regular Strike Fighter line — meaning Strike Fighter research must be completed first. Across the supplied doctrine cards, the three doctrines are extremely close in raw combat performance. The most meaningful differences are research timing and aircraft names, while attack range, radar range, speed and HP converge to the same top supplied profile.

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DossierFTR-NSF-05
ClassFIGHTER / NAVAL STRIKE
Levels1–3 VERIFIED
Doctrines3 VERIFIED
PrerequisiteSTRIKE FIGHTER RESEARCH
EasternYak-38 → Su-27K → Su-34K
WesternA-6 Intruder → A-7 Corsair II → F-18 Super Hornet
EuropeanHarrier → Super Étendard → Harrier II Plus
Research RuleSTRIKE FIGHTER FIRST
// Clear Doctrine Verdict //
● NEAR-IDENTICAL COMBAT PROFILE
Raw Combat Winner
No clear doctrine winner. The supplied Naval Strike Fighter cards show the same visible attack progression and the same HP, attack-range, radar-range and speed values at equivalent levels.
Main Doctrine Difference
Research timing. Eastern and Western unlock the naval line at Day 4 → 14 → 26, while European follows Day 5 → 12 → 26.
Most Important Upgrade
Level 3. All doctrines jump from 650 to 800 attack range and from 60 to 75 radar range, while speed remains 12.

Doctrine Intelligence // What Actually Changes

Eastern Doctrine Shield
[DOC-E // EASTERN NAVAL STRIKE]

Eastern Doctrine

Yak-38 → Su-27K → Su-34K
Research Timing
Day 4 → Day 14 → Day 26. The naval branch appears only after progressing the regular Strike Fighter research line.
Top Supplied Profile
800 attack range, 75 radar range, speed 12, 25 HP.
Special Capability
The supplied Su-27K Lv2 popup confirms cruise missile firing, capacity 1, reload 12 hours.
Western Doctrine Shield
[DOC-W // WESTERN NAVAL STRIKE]

Western Doctrine

A-6 Intruder → A-7 Corsair II → F-18 Super Hornet
Research Timing
Day 4 → Day 14 → Day 26. Same visible research timing as Eastern in the supplied trees.
Top Supplied Profile
800 attack range, 75 radar range, speed 12, 25 HP.
Verdict
The supplied combat profile mirrors Eastern level-for-level. There is no verified raw-stat advantage here.
European Doctrine Shield
[DOC-EU // EUROPEAN NAVAL STRIKE]

European Doctrine

Harrier → Super Étendard → Harrier II Plus
Research Timing
Day 5 → Day 12 → Day 26. Lv1 arrives one day later, but Lv2 arrives two days earlier than Eastern/Western.
Top Supplied Profile
800 attack range, 75 radar range, speed 12, 25 HP.
Verdict
Combat stats are effectively tied; European’s meaningful distinction in the supplied material is the different research schedule.

Level Progression // Visible Combat Profile

LevelVisible ATK LineAttack RangeRadar RangeSpeedHP
L15 / 5 / 3 / 4 / 8 / 5 / 1 / 2650601222
L27 / 7 / 4.5 / 6 / 12 / 7 / 1.5 / 3650601223
L39 / 9 / 6 / 7 / 15 / 9 / 2 / 4800751225

Combat Geometry Matters

The most important Naval Strike Fighter upgrade is not just the larger damage line. At Level 3, the supplied cards show attack range increasing from 650 to 800 and radar range increasing from 60 to 75. Speed remains 12 across every supplied level and doctrine. For the calculator, attack range, radar range and speed must therefore remain separate fields.

Research Timing // Supplied Trees

Eastern Milestones
Naval Strike Fighter progression: Day 4 → Day 14 → Day 26. The branch visibly descends from the regular Strike Fighter line.
Western Milestones
Naval Strike Fighter progression: Day 4 → Day 14 → Day 26. Like Eastern, the carrier strike branch requires prior Strike Fighter research.
European Milestones
Naval Strike Fighter progression: Day 5 → Day 12 → Day 26. It starts one day later, reaches Lv2 earlier, and converges at Lv3.
Important
These are research-tree availability milestones, not automatic ownership dates. The prerequisite Strike Fighter research still has to be completed before the naval unit can be researched.

Research Dependency // Strike Fighter First

Separate Unit, Shared Research Path

The Naval Strike Fighter is not an upgrade that converts a regular Strike Fighter into a naval aircraft. It is a separate production unit. However, the supplied research trees clearly show the Naval Strike Fighter branch descending from the regular Strike Fighter line.

Correct calculator logic:
Strike Fighter research milestone → Naval Strike Fighter research becomes available → Naval Strike Fighter is researched separately → Naval Strike Fighter is produced separately.

Upgrade Breakpoints // What Is Actually Worth It?

Verdict: Level 3 Is the Strategic Upgrade

L1 establishes the carrier-capable tactical strike role at 650 attack range, 60 radar range, speed 12 and 22 HP.

L2 gives a substantial damage increase and raises HP to 23, but does not change attack range, radar range or speed.

L3 is the major breakpoint. Damage rises again, HP reaches 25, attack range jumps to 800 and radar range jumps to 75. This is the level that materially changes how far the aircraft can strike and how much sensor coverage it brings.

// Final Player Verdict //
● TIMING MATTERS MORE THAN DOCTRINE STATS
Overall
The Naval Strike Fighter is a specialized carrier-capable extension of the regular Strike Fighter branch. Its combat numbers are strong, but its strategic value comes from combining tactical ground attack with carrier deployment.
Doctrine Difference
The supplied cards do not show a meaningful raw-stat winner. All three doctrines reach the same top supplied attack line, 800 attack range, 75 radar range, speed 12 and 25 HP.
Research Choice
European reaches Lv2 earlier at Day 12, while Eastern and Western unlock Lv1 one day earlier at Day 4. All three converge on Lv3 at Day 26. Plan the regular Strike Fighter prerequisite around the timing you need.
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