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In their current form, "Jets" refer to "[[wikipedia:Turbojet|Turbojet]] propelled fighter-bombers".
In their current form, "Jets" refer to "[[wikipedia:Turbojet|Turbojet]] propelled fighter-bombers".
=Mechanics=
1. Two "jets" are currently available in the game, the {{Equipment/Link|Kikka Kai}} and the {{Equipment/Link|Jet Keiun Kai}}.
1. Two "jets" are currently available in the game, the {{Equipment/Link|Kikka Kai}} and the {{Equipment/Link|Jet Keiun Kai}}.
*Both jets have unique equipment icons : {{JetFighterBomber2}} and {{JetFighterBomber1}} respectively
*Both jets have unique equipment icons : {{JetFighterBomber2}} and {{JetFighterBomber1}} respectively
8. Jets '''do not count''' as [[Dive Bomber]]s nor [[Fighter]]s, and so cannot activate the [[CVCI]] or take part in it.
8. Jets '''do not count''' as [[Dive Bomber]]s nor [[Fighter]]s, and so cannot activate the [[CVCI]] or take part in it.
==Use Notes==
===Steel Cost===
=Steel Cost=
The steel consumption of jets is:
The steel consumption of jets is:
* <math>\text{Plane Count}</math> is the current plane count '''at the start of the battle'''.
* <math>\text{Plane Count}</math> is the current plane count '''at the start of the battle'''.
* <math>\text{Steel Cost}</math> is the steel cost per plane.
* <math>\text{Steel Cost}</math> is the steel cost per plane.
** [[Kikka Kai]]: '''2.6
** [[Kikka Kai]]: '''2.6'''
** [[Jet Keiun Kai]]: '''2.8
** [[Jet Keiun Kai]]: '''2.8'''
'''Important Notes'''
'''Notes:'''
* Take note that the costs are '''rounded up'''.
* Take note that the costs are '''rounded up'''.
* Jets only cost steel in nodes where they are used for jet assaults and airstrikes.
* Jets only cost steel in nodes where they are used for jet assaults and airstrikes.
** This means jets can still be used even when having not enough steel for the sortie.
** This means jets can still be used even when having not enough steel for the sortie.
* Because LBAS squadrons are refilled between waves, jets will always cost the full 18 planes per wave.
* Because LBAS squadrons are refilled between waves, jets will always cost the full 18 planes per wave.
==Use Notes==
#Since they use the dive bomber multiplier and have a weaker airstrike per plane, making their use against larger targets is limited if used alone.
#They are '''two''' of the '''three''' "[[:Category:Fighter-Bombers|fighter-bombers]]" with shoot-down resistance. This makes them useful when needing to maximize fighter power while maintaining some striking power.
#*Jets are the fighter-bombers with the highest AA {{AA}} and Dive Bombing {{Dive}} in-game, and among the only planes to provide range {{Range}}
#*This usefulness is relative, since they cannot be used in the [[CVCI]].
#The steel cost can add up very quickly, especially when being equipped on the largest slots of the CV.
#*Note that equipping them in smaller slots limits their ability to contribute to air control and damage.
=Acquiring Jets=
=Acquiring Jets=
Currently the only way to acquire Jets is by obtaining several special items from Quests or [[ranking]], that are necessary to obtain the [[Kikka Kai]] and produce the [[Jet Keiun Kai]] :
Currently, the only way to acquire Jets is by obtaining several special items from Quests or [[ranking]], that are necessary to obtain the [[Kikka Kai]] and produce the [[Jet Keiun Kai]] :
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[[File:Item Card Ne Type Engine.png|80px]]