XB-0 Hresvelgr

The XB-0 Hresvelgr is seen in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The XB-0 was envisioned as a Super Transport, Bomber and airfield, which would provide constant support to troops of the Belkan Federation, anywhere on the planet. It is believed to be one of the many designs from Project Pendragon, which were forced into production before the start of the Belkan War. Though it was never officially deployed by the Belkan Air Force, it was taken by A World With No Boundaries and used as their main means of transportation. Estovakia's heavy command cruiser Aigaion in Ace Combat 6, noted to have been designed by Belkan defectors, could be considered a next-generation Hresvelgr.

Weapon Information
Purpose: Aerial Aircraft Carrier, Heavy Transport, Heavy Bomber, Air and Land Dominance.

Manufacturer: Principality of Belka

Combat Range: 100,000+ miles

Energy Source: Possibly Nuclear-powered

Speed: Approx. 150-600 mph (240-960 km/h)

Propulsion: 6 unknown massive Jet engines

Engine Output: 1350 kN

Height: 70 m (150-230ft) Wing span: 1,400m (4,480ft)

Length: 153 m (503ft)

Weight: Unknown

Started: June 12th, 1990

Completed: November 16th, 1995

Destroyed: December 25th, 1995

Armaments

 * Multiple AA weapons
 * AAM's
 * 20mm AA guns
 * 30mm AA guns
 * Su-37 Terminator Escorts
 * Large caliber guns (possibly KS-30 130mm guns)
 * SAF 9th Air and Land Division/11th Tactical Fighter Squadron"Espada Squadron" (Escort for the XB-0)

History
The massive XB-0 Hresvelgr aircraft is the second super weapon originating in Belka, the first being the Excalibur. It was most likely a product of the Belkan Project Pendragon. Most likely developed by Anton Kupchenko and manufactured by South Belkan Gründer Industries, this gargantuan flying fortress is actually a prototype with no mass production as of 1995. It was designed to act as a staging area and aerial aircraft carrier for air and land dominance operations, and, because of its size, can act as a large-volume transport and bomber.

As the Belkan War dragged on, the Belkan Military began to lose and did not want their capital city to fall to the rapid advance of Allied Troops, due to the destruction of The Excalibur. The Hresvelgr was never activated by the Belkan Military, because of it's cost to operate and the lack of funds at the time. Despite its cost to maintain, a revolutionary group known as: "A World With No Boundaries", utilized the Hresvelgr. It became their base of operations and the main transportation for the organization. It is believed that "A World With No Boundaries" acquired the XB-0 through Ex-Belkan Ace, Commander and Weapon Designer Anton Kupchenko.

The Hresvelgr attacked the City of Lumen and Valais Air Base. After the raid on Valais Air Base, the Hresvelgr was intercepted by the 66th AFU Galm, who were at the base during the raid. During the battle, the XB-0 was protected by multiple fighters from the Osean Air Defense Force, along with Sapin's Espada Squadron. They were all shot down or ignored (except for the Espada Squadron, who was definitely shot down,) however, as the Galm Team proceeded to attack and destroy the Hresvelgr. As the Hresvelgr goes down a transmission is picked up by the Galm Team. PJ deciphers it, and reads, "Yo, Buddy. You still alive?" This transmission was from Larry "Solo Wing Pixy" Foulke, formerly known as Galm Two, who had joined "A World With No Boundaries after the explosion of the nuclear bombs in Belka.

Trivia

 * The name Hresvelgr is most probably taken from one of the Norse Mythology giants, "Hræsvelgr". As well, the XB-0 was well protected with it's armor, resembling the giant's armor.