VF-2SS Valkyrie II SAP

Model number: VF-2SS
Code name: Valkyrie II SAP (Super Armed Pack)
Unit type: mass production main variable fighter
Manufacturer: unknown
Operator: U.N. Spacy
Rollout: unknown
First deployment: AD 2082
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard canopy-style cockpit, with cargo space
Dimensions: overall height 14.0 meters (Battroid mode, without SAP)
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: 2 x Tachikahoff thermonuclear reaction turbine engine, power output rating unknown
Propulsion: 2 x 25,600 kg (2 x 251.14 kN); 2 x rear dorsal thruster pod; 24 x apogee motor
Performance: unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; communication pod and large antenna, mounted on SAP
Fixed armaments: 2 x semi-fixed anti-aircraft beam cannon, mounted on head
Optional fixed armaments: Warren RG-022 large railgun, mounted on SAP; medium-size railgun, mounted on SAP, hand-carried in use; 6 x long-range missile, mounted on SAP; 54 x cluster/mini-missile, mounted on SAP
Optional hand armaments: none
Remote weapons: 5 x auto-attack bit (squires), mounted on SAP

The VF-2SS Valkyrie II SAP was essentially the default configuration of U.N. Spacy’s space optimized variable fighter, the VF-2SS Valkyrie II. The base VF-2SS’ armaments were limited to a pair of beam cannons, but the Super Armed Pack (SAP) added multiple weapons, including a large railgun, a medium-size railgun, six long-range missiles, 54 mini-missiles and five auto attack bits. The auto attack bits were drone units that can support the VF-2SS, but were not capable of functioning independently. Aside from the extra armaments, the SAP also included a large antenna and communications pod. During the Mardook War of 2082, the Valkyrie II SAP was notably used by ace pilots like Nexx Gilbert and Sylvie Geena’s Fairy Squad.

Pilot(s): Nexx Gilbert, Sylvie Geena, Nastasha, Amy, Saori
First appearance: Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, Again
Original mechanical designer(s): Junichi Akutsu, Kazumi Fujita, Koichi Ohata, Atsushi Okuda

Arm

Gun pod (standard version)

Gun pod (Nexx Gilbert version)

Rear view (Battroid mode)

Squire

Underside view (Fighter mode)