The VF-1R Valkyrie was an upgraded version of the VF-1 Valkyries designed to extend its service life as part of the VF-1R Veritech Retrofit in 2014. It added armor and a new head laser weapons systems. (Robotech Infopedia)
A VF-1R was part of Operation Star Saver to rescue Lynn Minmei. (Macross Saga: "Broken Heart")
History
Jack Archer flew a VF-1R in 2015. (From the Stars Promises)
Wing Hardpoints
The VF-1 series Veritech fighters can mount weaponry on up to 4 wing hardpoints. (Robotech: The Macross Saga Sourcebook) Each hardpoint can carry:
- 3 medium range missiles
- 2 long-range missiles
- 1 MLOP (containing 15 mini-missiles)
- 1,125 kg of gravity bombs
