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The '''2nd United Combat Wing''' (abbreviated as '''2UCW''' or, formerly, '''2nd UCW''') is a squadron formed in July 2019 as a heavily-retooled successor to the now-defunct [[66th AirForce Unit/ 6th Air Division|66th AFU "Galm"]]. Led by CO Vertex, along with XOs [[Kubson88554|Kubson]] and Ping, 2UCW is an unaligned squadron capable of performing a wide variety of combat roles, with particular specialties in air superiority and strategic attack missions. The group's fleet pack was painted by UltraViolet (waspe414). |
The '''2nd United Combat Wing''' (abbreviated as '''2UCW''' or, formerly, '''2nd UCW''') is a squadron formed in July 2019 as a heavily-retooled successor to the now-defunct [[66th AirForce Unit/ 6th Air Division|66th AFU "Galm"]]. Led by CO Vertex, along with XOs [[Kubson88554|Kubson]] and Ping, 2UCW is an unaligned squadron capable of performing a wide variety of combat roles, with particular specialties in air superiority and strategic attack missions. The group's fleet pack was painted by UltraViolet (waspe414). |
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| − | 2UCW trainees are required to pass a three-stage training program designed to create well-rounded combat pilots; along with the officers, UltraViolet and [[HawkbitAlpha|Wedge]] currently serve as official instructors for the process. After completing primary training, new pilots are assigned to the specialized division of their choice. Presently, 2UCW consists of three sub-squadrons: |
+ | 2UCW trainees ('''Inkcaps''') are required to pass a three-stage training program designed to create well-rounded combat pilots; along with the officers, UltraViolet and [[HawkbitAlpha|Wedge]] currently serve as official instructors for the process. After completing primary training, new pilots are assigned to the specialized division of their choice. Presently, 2UCW consists of three sub-squadrons: |
*The '''Mambas''', led by Kubson, make up 2UCW's air-to-air unit, demonstrating skill in all forms of A2A combat including air superiority dogfighting, interception, and flight escorts. While pilots of the Mambas division fly several different aircraft, their signature fighter is the F-20A Tigershark, modified with four gun pods which grant it formidable efficiency in cutting down opponents. |
*The '''Mambas''', led by Kubson, make up 2UCW's air-to-air unit, demonstrating skill in all forms of A2A combat including air superiority dogfighting, interception, and flight escorts. While pilots of the Mambas division fly several different aircraft, their signature fighter is the F-20A Tigershark, modified with four gun pods which grant it formidable efficiency in cutting down opponents. |
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Revision as of 13:44, 6 November 2020
The 2nd United Combat Wing (abbreviated as 2UCW or, formerly, 2nd UCW) is a squadron formed in July 2019 as a heavily-retooled successor to the now-defunct 66th AFU "Galm". Led by CO Vertex, along with XOs Kubson and Ping, 2UCW is an unaligned squadron capable of performing a wide variety of combat roles, with particular specialties in air superiority and strategic attack missions. The group's fleet pack was painted by UltraViolet (waspe414).
2UCW trainees (Inkcaps) are required to pass a three-stage training program designed to create well-rounded combat pilots; along with the officers, UltraViolet and Wedge currently serve as official instructors for the process. After completing primary training, new pilots are assigned to the specialized division of their choice. Presently, 2UCW consists of three sub-squadrons:
- The Mambas, led by Kubson, make up 2UCW's air-to-air unit, demonstrating skill in all forms of A2A combat including air superiority dogfighting, interception, and flight escorts. While pilots of the Mambas division fly several different aircraft, their signature fighter is the F-20A Tigershark, modified with four gun pods which grant it formidable efficiency in cutting down opponents.
- The Badgers, led by UltraViolet, are 2UCW's air interdiction and strategic attack division. The Badgers focus on various types of air-to-ground combat, ranging from low-altitude ground attack to high-altitude bombing and anti-ship warfare. Their flagship is the Su-24 Fencer, equipped with two rotatable SPPU-6 cannons for increased combat flexibility.
- The Deathcaps are the multirole division of 2UCW, and the squadron's default designation for all pilots who do not choose to enlist with the Mambas or Badgers. Their primary aircraft is the F/A-18C Hornet, capable of carrying all types of weaponry for various combat missions.
2UCW operates as an independent squadron in the tradition of the CVW-171st, and hosts public servers on both YSFlight and Discord. As of October 4th, 2020, 2UCW is no longer accepting all applicants, instead accepting new trainees only on a case-by-case basis; this decision was made in an effort to promote activity in other squadrons.
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