Vector X-36

The Vector X-36 is a single-seat, twin-engine forward swept wing air superiority fighter, and is used by the G.I. Joe's top-secret U.S. Air Force support squadron. The Vector is designed solely for air combat and carries no air-to-ground weaponry (although its "Light Sparrow" missiles can be fired against ground targets). It is armed with four "AIM-12 Light Sparrow" missiles, carries 11,000 pounds internal fuel and two 350 gal. external fuel tanks. Its gun armament consists of two 25 mm revolver cannon. It uses square jet engine nozzles that, curiously, do not appear to be thrust-vectoring.

History
In 2017, the Vector X-36 replaced the aging Conquest X-30.