Talk:AFOH/@comment-14850713-20141028151117/@comment-14850713-20141030175913

IC: After intensive tests, the AFOH high command saw a lot of potential for the prototype Durandal and decided that since the Cobras are expected to use their high speed for their bombing runs, they won't need to be escorted after the former have blasted through the enemy fighter screen. And in order to dedicate Cobras against the most important enemy units, namely flying ships, a secondary attack aircraft is needed to engage lighter flying craft and surface ships.

This multi-role version features a larger wing area to improve low speed/altitude maneuverability, an additional dual 25mm cannon for defense and strafing, and 4 rotary launchers for aerial torpedoes, bombs, Harpoon ASMs, and AAMs (the exact number and combination of ordinance is classified). It now enters service as the Durandal FA-1S (with the "S" for strike).