Agility first, protection second
The ship can change its line quickly and bring two heavy guns onto an opening, but it relies on that movement because the light airframe is not built to trade damage for long.
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LIGHT FIGHTER
Aopoa Khartu-al
An agile Xi'an scout fighter from Aopoa
The Aopoa Khartu-al is a single-seat Xi'an light fighter built around four gimbaled main thrusters. Extreme directional control, a panoramic bubble canopy, and two heavy gun mounts reward a pilot who wins through movement rather than armor.
RoleCombat
CareerCombat
Crew1
CargoNo cargo grid
Length32 m
Beam13.5 m
Height8.75 m
Mass68,351 kg
StatusFlight ready
Light Fighter
A fighter that moves differently from human designs
The Khartu-al has no conventional rear main engine. Its four articulated thrusters redirect power around the ship, giving the pilot unusual control over acceleration and direction while the open canopy keeps threats visible across a wide field of view.
Built in an evolving universe
The Khartu-al is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 2.3.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Dogfighting package
Thrusters, visibility, and heavy guns
The Khartu-al combines four articulated main thrusters with a panoramic canopy and two heavy pilot-controlled guns. Its unusual movement creates brief firing opportunities that a single pilot can exploit without waiting for the whole airframe to settle.
Four gimbaled main thrusters
Articulated main thrusters replace the conventional rear engine and give the Khartu-al unusual control over its direction of travel.
Panoramic bubble canopy
A broad canopy gives the pilot excellent visibility around the ship, supporting the awareness needed for close maneuvering.
Two heavy gun mounts
A pair of large pilot-controlled guns lets the Khartu-al punish the short firing opportunities created by its movement.
Single-seat control
One pilot flies, fights, watches threats, and decides when to stop pressing the attack without help from a second crew member.
Carrier-friendly footprint
Its small fighter size makes the Khartu-al practical to stage where a larger Xi'an combat ship would not fit.
Pilot-focused turnaround
Guns, shields, fuel, thrusters, and hull condition are the main checks before the next launch.
Defining feature
Two heavy guns backed by Xi'an agility
Two large pilot-controlled gun mounts give the Khartu-al the firepower to punish targets exposed by its rapid changes of direction.
Why it matters
Two heavy guns on an articulated fighter
2 x S4Guns
PilotControl
Agile targets suit the Khartu-al's response and direct weapon control better than a prolonged attack on a heavy hull.
The pilot keeps the Khartu-al moving while bringing the two heavy guns onto brief, clear opportunities.
Damage and remaining ammunition decide whether the Khartu-al should take another target or return for service.
Read, outfly, fire, rebuild speed
From target choice to two heavy guns
Flying the Khartu-al well means choosing targets that suit its handling, protection, and the two heavy guns.
Read
Choose a fighter target suited to the two heavy guns
Quick response helps the Khartu-al avoid another fighter's weapons while preparing its own shot.
Outfly
Make the Khartu-al's small profile harder to track
The pilot keeps speed available so the Khartu-al can correct, fire, and change direction without becoming an easy target.
Fire
Keep the two heavy guns on the exposed target
The pilot keeps the two heavy guns aimed without holding the Khartu-al on an easy line for return fire.
Rebuild
Recover the Khartu-al's speed before turning back
The Khartu-al's pilot uses the space after an attack to check damage, ammunition, and any new threat before turning back.
Flight details
The systems a Khartu-al pilot uses in the fight
The Khartu-al combines its two heavy guns with the handling, protection, and targeting systems needed for its combat role.
01Xi'an flight design
The airframe reflects a different approach to thrust and ship orientation than most human fighters.
02Fast directional changes
The thruster arrangement helps the pilot alter the attack line without waiting for a conventional hull to come around.
03Light-fighter protection
Speed and positioning remain the main defenses; concentrated incoming fire quickly removes the ship's advantage.
04Wide threat awareness
The canopy and compact cockpit help the pilot keep visual target during a fight with rapid changes in direction.
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