VF-17 Nightmare

The VF-17 Nightmare is a fictional variable fighter from the anime television series Macross 7 and Macross Frontier. This fictional variable fighter mecha was created by mechanical designer Shoji Kawamori.
Fictional History
It was designed by General Galaxy for the U.N. Spacy special forces to support space colonization fleets. The VF-17 is equipped with stealth technology much like the real-life F-117 Nighthawk once used by the USAF. It does not require for space combat, although it can be equipped with FAST Packs depending on its mission requirements. The reconnaissance version of the craft is equipped with a rotary advanced sensor radome.
The VF-17 Nightmare has better performance in space than most variable fighters. With two 55,000 kg main engines and over 30 vernier thrusters, the mecha can reach speeds and maneuvering levels far superior to those possible by VF-11 Thunderbolts equipped with space boosters. However, the performance of the mecha greatly decreases in an Earth-type atmosphere.
Using its internal engines, the VF-17 can reach satellite orbit without FAST packs or extra booster rockets, much like later VFs including the VF-19 Excalibur and VF-22 Sturmvogel II.
The VF-17's gunpod is mounted in the starboard wing in Fighter mode, in the section which becomes the right leg in Battroid mode. From here it can be ejected into the Battroid's hands and used as a handgun. An gunpod beam adaptor similarly stored within the left leg can be fitted into the gunpod to transform it into a powerful beam gun.
In the most recent Macross television show, Macross Frontier, an updated version of the VF-17 Nightmare named the VF-171 Nightmare Plus was introduced. This is the latest version of the VF-17 which has become now the main fighter of the and the Macross Frontier fleet.
*Macross Frontier DX Chogokin 1/60 VF-171 Nightmare Plus (To be released in April 2013)
:Uses the same mold, with minor re-tooling of the DX Chogokin 1/60 VF-171EX Nightmare Plus EX Alto Saotome Custom
Yamato Toys
*Macross 7 1/60 VF-17S Nightmare Diamond Force (2012)
:An all-new replica of the VF-17 Nightmare by Yamato Toys. Comes with a Gamlin Kizaki pilot figure.
*Macross 7 1/60 VF-17D Nightmare Diamond Force (2012)
:Redeco of the 1/60 VF-17S Nightmare with different head sculpt. Comes in 2 versions: With or without FAST pack bundle.
Model kits
Bandai
*Macross 7 1/144 VF-17S Stealth Valkyrie (1995)
:A non-transforming snap-kit of the VF-17S in Fighter and Battroid modes.

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