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{{Aircraft
| name         = R-102 Delphinus #2
| image        = [[File:R1021gc.jpg]]
| role         = [[Multirole|Fighter/Attacker]]
| variants     = [[R-101 Delphinus 1|R-101 Delphinus #1]]<br>[[R-103 Delphinus 3|R-103 Delphinus #3]]
| appearances  = ''[[Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere]]''
}}
The '''R-102 Delphinus #2''' is the second model of [[Neucom Incorporated|Neucom's]] [[:Category:R-Series Aircraft|R-series]] of combat aircraft. It is a highly advanced, agile fighter-attacker.

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==Description==
The Delphinus #2 is an evolved model of the [[R-101 Delphinus 1|R-101 Delphinus #1]], developed by Neucom to build on the success of the original version. 

It uses a similar yet enlarged design, being a long plane with highly swept-back wings and a rectangular vertical stabilizer. It has no stabilators, rather relying on static, curved protrusions in the rear section. The body diverts into a large forward-pointing boom around the engine pod, and its air intakes are mounted in the wing roots at the front. It is about 4 times more durable than the R-101.

Unlike the R-101 which has two engines, the R-102 uses a single jet engine with a higher thrust-to-weight ratio as a powerplant, making it highly agile in combat. The single engine provides cleaner power patterns and is easier to maintain. {{Ref|AC3-WorldView-019|''[[Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Mission & World View Guide Book]]'', page 019.}}

It serves as a middle ground between the R-101 and the R-103 - it is heavier, more powerful and carries better weaponry than the R-101, but it is not as large or difficult to fly as the R-103.

Its specifications are as follows:{{Refcall|AC3-WorldView-019}}
*'''Length:''' {{convert|20.52|m|abbr=on}}
*'''Width:''' {{convert|13.2|m|abbr=on}}
*'''Height:''' {{convert|4.5|m|abbr=on}}
*'''Weight:''' {{convert|9057|kg|abbr=on}}
*'''Top speed:''' 
**'''Japanese version:''' {{convert|3304|km/h|Mach mph kn|abbr=on}}
**'''International version:''' {{convert|4129|km/h|Mach mph kn|abbr=on}}
*'''Armor:''' Light

==History==
It was introduced in early 2040, being deployed during the [[Intercorporate War]] along with the Delphinus #1. The R-102 was the first mass-production jet in existence to use energy weapons as part of its main arsenal, having a [[Pulse Laser|pulse laser]] serving the role of a conventional machine gun (though it can also be equipped with a standard machine gun).

NEU's leader and ace pilot, [[Cynthia Bridgitte Fitzgerald]], flew a customized R-102.
==Game Analysis==
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|-|Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere====Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere===
{{Quote|A successor to the [[R-101 Delphinus 1|Delphinus #1]] focused heavily on turning ability. The Delphinus #1 received worldwide attention and the groans of those in the military with its advanced technology but, unwilling to stop, the Delphinus #2 was the result of further improvements. By using only a single engine, wing loading was decreased and it succeeded in gaining more mobility.|''[[Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Namco Official Guide Book]]''}}

'''How to Unlock'''
*Japanese version: 
**Neucom: Available after getting Mission Accomplished in "[[Power for Life]]".
**Cynthia: Normally unobtainable, but can be made playable by using the "deadcopy" save file found in Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Direct Audio/AppenDisc.
*International version: Complete "[[Conspiracy]]".

'''Statistics'''{{Ref|AC3-WorldView-019|''[[Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Mission & World View Guide Book]]'', page 019.}}
:Power: 10
:Attack: 12
:Defense: 8
:Stability:8
:Mobility: 12

'''Weapons'''
*[[Heavy Machine Gun]]
*[[Pulse Laser]]
*[[Missile (Ace Combat 3 weapon)|Standard Missiles]]

'''Gallery'''
<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
r102 (2).png|Standard Neucom R-102 color
r102 (3).png|Right side view
r102 (4).png|Firing the pulse laser
r102 (5).png|R-102 flaying in Chopinburg
r102 (6).png|Front view
r102 (7).png
r102 (10).png|Cynthia's R-102 Paint job
r102 (11).png|right side
r102 (14).png
Images.jpg
</gallery>
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[[Category:Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere]]
[[Category:Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (export)]]
[[Category:COFFIN Equipped Aircraft]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Neucom]]
[[Category:Original Aircraft]]
[[Category:Playable Aircraft]]
[[Category:R-Series Aircraft]]