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|image = [[File:U-7_Dravec_Blue.png|264px]]
 
|image = [[File:U-7_Dravec_Blue.png|264px]]
 
|game = Just Cause 3
 
|game = Just Cause 3
|type = Jet fighter
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|type = Jet fighter/Attack aircraft/Bomber
|weapons = [[Vehicle mounted weapons|Air-to-ground missiles and unguided rockets]]
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|weapons = [[Vehicle mounted weapons|Bombs and unguided rockets]]
 
|rarity = Below average
 
|rarity = Below average
|owners = [[Medici Military]]<br/>[[The Rebellion]] (from captured military airports)
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|owners = [[Medici Military]]<br/>[[The Rebellion]]
|kmh = 325
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|kmh = 323 (level) 328 (diving)
|mph = ~201.9}}
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|mph = ~201.9
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|}}
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The '''U-7 Dravec''' is a [[:Category:Planes|plane]] in [[Just Cause 3]].
 
The '''U-7 Dravec''' is a [[:Category:Planes|plane]] in [[Just Cause 3]].
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
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It's a two engine attack aircraft.
It's a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-generation_jet_fighter fourth-generation jet fighter]. The front part of the fuselage resembles the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_F/A-18E/F_Super_Hornet Boeing F/A-18E/F], the rest of the fuselage resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan_MiG-29 MiG-29], while the wings resemble an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon F-16]. The nose and canopy resemble that of the F-16, while the air intakes are very similar to the ones from a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurofighter_Typhoon Eurofighter Typhoon]. The Leading Edge Root Extensions (LERX) resemble the Sukhoi Su-50, while the twin engine layout resembles the Sukhoi Su-35. In the [[Just Cause Universe]], it resembles the [[Rage-Johnston F6 Comet]].
 
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It's based on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-generation_jet_fighter fourth-generation jet fighter], but is actually an attack aircraft and not a fighter. It resembles several real aircraft:
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-27 Sukhoi 27] - general shape.
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_F/A-18E/F_Super_Hornet Boeing F/A-18E/F] - front of the fuselage, tailplane and engines.
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan_MiG-29 MiG-29] - rest of the fuselage.
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon F-16] - wings, nose and canopy.
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurofighter_Typhoon Eurofighter Typhoon] - engine air intakes.
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-57 Sukhoi 50/57] - "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leading-edge_extension#Leading-edge_root_extension leading edge root extensions]".
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In the [[Just Cause Universe]], it resembles the [[Rage-Johnston F6 Comet]].
   
 
==Performance==
 
==Performance==
 
Slightly slower than the [[CS7 Thunderhawk]].
 
Slightly slower than the [[CS7 Thunderhawk]].
   
It is equipped for a fighter/bomber role, armed with [[Vehicle mounted weapons|unguided rockets and bombs]].
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It is equipped for an attacking role, as its armament is [[Vehicle mounted weapons|unguided rockets and bombs]].
   
Given that the airplane is a fighter/bomber, it makes an excellent ground attack aircraft. Smaller military settlements can be wiped out in a couple of good strafing runs.
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Given that the airplane is equipped with bombs, it makes an excellent ground attack aircraft. Smaller military settlements can be wiped out in a couple of good strafing runs.
   
The Dravec isn't as strong in the air to air combat as it only has unguided missiles and no cannons.
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The Dravec isn't a fighter, but air to air combat is still possible, but with difficulty due to the lack of guided missiles or a cannon. A [[CS7 Thunderhawk]] is recommended for this role.
   
 
Described in the rebel drop info as: "''Rain fire from the sky with the U-7 Dravec, equipped with both rockets and bombs for carpeting your enemies in chaos.''"
 
Described in the rebel drop info as: "''Rain fire from the sky with the U-7 Dravec, equipped with both rockets and bombs for carpeting your enemies in chaos.''"
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*[[Falco Maxime: Centcom]].
 
*[[Falco Maxime: Centcom]].
 
*[[Porto Cavo]].
 
*[[Porto Cavo]].
*At a small unmarked airfield in north-west [[Maestrale]], south of [[Porto Tridente]]. See below picture. It will always be there, even if you conquer Maestrale. It's hidden in one of the hangars.
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*At a small unmarked airfield in north-west [[Maestrale]], south of [[Porto Tridente]]. See below picture. It will always be there, even if you conquer Maestrale. It's hidden in one of the hangars at approximately N 40 48.830 E 5 33.305.
 
*Shows up as air support at [[Porto Tridente]].
 
*Shows up as air support at [[Porto Tridente]].
   
 
===[[The Rebellion]]===
 
===[[The Rebellion]]===
*Unlocked for [[Rebel drop|Rebel Drop]] after liberating [[Vulture]].
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*Unlocked for [[Rebel drop]] after liberating [[Vulture]].
*The same above bases will spawn the [[Rebellion]] variant after liberating them.
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*The same above bases will spawn [[the Rebellion]] variant after liberating them.
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*Provided for [[Son of Medici]]. Although a [[CS7 Thunderhawk]] could also be provided.
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*[[Refugio Umbra]].
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The name might be referencing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U2 U2 spy plane], an [[United States|American]] plane used to spy on the [[Russia|Soviet Union]] during the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War Cold War].
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*The name might be referencing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2 U2 spy plane], an [[United States|American]] plane used to spy on the [[Russia|Soviet Union]] during the [[Timeline of the Just Cause universe|Cold War]].
 
*Dravec is Czech for predator.
 
*Dravec is Czech for predator.
*It is the first aircraft in the Just Cause Game Series equipped with bombs.
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*It is the first aircraft in the Just Cause Game Series equipped with bombs, and was a largely suggested feature.
*Attempting to drop bombs when you are flying upside down will cause the bombs to backfire and hit your plane, killing you.
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*Attempting to drop bombs when you are flying upside down will cause the bombs to hit your plane, killing [[Rico]].
*The jet is equipped with an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_brake_(aeronautics) Air brake]. See below picture.
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*The jet is equipped with an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_brake_(aeronautics) air brake]. See below picture.
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*When one of these takes off from [[Vulture]] and Rico is not driving, it will fly in the direction of [[Boom Island]] with a few turns on the way. The plane will not stop.
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*The game incorrectly describes the Dravec as a fighter, as realistically its armament of rocket pods and bombs would classify it as a bomber, although the lack of a cannon is strange. This could be due to [[game limits]] however, as all vehicles seem to be limited to two weapons.
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*This is the fastest plane in JC3 with a maximum speed of 328 km/h.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Porto Le Gratia.jpg|Near [[Porto Le Gratia]].
 
Porto Le Gratia.jpg|Near [[Porto Le Gratia]].
 
U-7 Dravec at eDEN Airship.png|At the [[eDEN Airship]]. Suddenly the blue and grey camouflage makes sense.
 
U-7 Dravec at eDEN Airship.png|At the [[eDEN Airship]]. Suddenly the blue and grey camouflage makes sense.
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Imperator Bavarium Tank Jet Collision.jpg|Trying to take off at [[Falco Maxime: Centcom]] in vain.
 
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U-7 Dravec Unlock Screen.jpg|Unlock screen after liberating [[Vulture]].
 
U-7 Dravec Unlock Screen.jpg|Unlock screen after liberating [[Vulture]].
 
JC3 hijacking a fighter.jpg|Rico [[Hijacking]] a military version.
 
JC3 hijacking a fighter.jpg|Rico [[Hijacking]] a military version.
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U-7 Dravec outside Di Ravello's palace.jpg
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Sukhoi Su-27.jpg|A Sukhoi Su-27, one of the planes the U-7 Dravec resembles.
 
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[[Category:Content]]

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U-7 Dravec
U-7 Dravec Blue
Vehicle in Just Cause 3
Type Jet fighter/Attack aircraft/Bomber
Weapons Bombs and unguided rockets
Rarity Below average
List of owners Medici Military
The Rebellion
Top speed (km/h) 323 (level) 328 (diving)
Top speed (mph) ~201.9



The U-7 Dravec is a plane in Just Cause 3.

Appearance

It's a two engine attack aircraft.

It's based on a fourth-generation jet fighter, but is actually an attack aircraft and not a fighter. It resembles several real aircraft:

In the Just Cause Universe, it resembles the Rage-Johnston F6 Comet.

Performance

Slightly slower than the CS7 Thunderhawk.

It is equipped for an attacking role, as its armament is unguided rockets and bombs.

Given that the airplane is equipped with bombs, it makes an excellent ground attack aircraft. Smaller military settlements can be wiped out in a couple of good strafing runs.

The Dravec isn't a fighter, but air to air combat is still possible, but with difficulty due to the lack of guided missiles or a cannon. A CS7 Thunderhawk is recommended for this role.

Described in the rebel drop info as: "Rain fire from the sky with the U-7 Dravec, equipped with both rockets and bombs for carpeting your enemies in chaos."

Locations

Medici Military

The Rebellion

Trivia

  • The name might be referencing the U2 spy plane, an American plane used to spy on the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
  • Dravec is Czech for predator.
  • It is the first aircraft in the Just Cause Game Series equipped with bombs, and was a largely suggested feature.
  • Attempting to drop bombs when you are flying upside down will cause the bombs to hit your plane, killing Rico.
  • The jet is equipped with an air brake. See below picture.
  • When one of these takes off from Vulture and Rico is not driving, it will fly in the direction of Boom Island with a few turns on the way. The plane will not stop.
  • The game incorrectly describes the Dravec as a fighter, as realistically its armament of rocket pods and bombs would classify it as a bomber, although the lack of a cannon is strange. This could be due to game limits however, as all vehicles seem to be limited to two weapons.
  • This is the fastest plane in JC3 with a maximum speed of 328 km/h.

Gallery

The Rebellion


Medici Military


Miscellaneous