Editing VF-1 Valkyrie (section)

===Variants===
The VF-1 ''Valkyrie'' is a variable geometry aerospace fighter built in four main variants). The four models differ slightly in engines, avionics, and armament:<ref name="AnimEigo_Mecha"/><ref name="Mechanic"/><ref name="VF-1">{{cite web | title=Series Section. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Mecha Section: VF-1A, VF-1D, VF-1J, VF-1S, VF-1S Super Valkyrie, VF-1J Armored Valkyrie | url=http://www.macross.co.jp/ | work=Macross Official Web Site | publisher=[[Big West Advertising]] | access-date=2009-04-17}}</ref>
* VF-1A: a standard soldier's fighter. Has one [[laser]] cannon on its head.
* VF-1D: a two-seat variant of the VF-1A. Has two lasers. (used as a trainer in ''Robotech'').
* VF-1J: a team leader/squadron commander's fighter. Has two lasers.
* VF-1S: a squadron commander/[[Commander, Air Group|Commander Air Group]]'s fighter. Has four lasers.
* VF-1R: a variation of the VF-1A as a mid-life upgrade to improve survivability. It features powerplant and armor upgrades, as well as an additional pulse cannon mounted as a third cannon on the head which will automatically target incoming missiles without pilot input and free up the pilot's mind for more important tasks. Originally thought to be an animation mistake in Episode 32, but Harmony Gold capitalized on it in the 2000s to introduce a new character (Jack Archer from the Robotech: Battlecry video game) and model.
* VT-1: a two-seat unarmed primary trainer (''Macross'' only).
* There are several less frequently used variants.

====Macross variants====
''Information listed here is only canon for the ''Macross'' continuity. This list is incomplete.''
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! Model !! Description !! Origin
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| VF-1A || Basic model. Fitted with a single Mauler RÖV-20 anti-aircraft laser cannon.|| ''SDF:Macross'' Ep. 1
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| VF-1D || Two-seat model capable of mounting armament. Fitted with a head unit with twin sets of optics and two anti-aircraft laser cannons.||''SDF:Macross'' Ep. 1
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| VF-1J || Model used by team or squadron leaders. License-produced by Shinnakasu Heavy Industries. First model capable of using the GBP-1S Armored unit. Fitted with twin anti-aircraft laser cannons.|| ''SDF:Macross Ep. 1'' (minor)/<br>''SDF:Macross'' Ep. 6 (major)
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| VF-1S || Squadron commander variant. Fitted with enhanced-thrust FF-2001D engines and four anti-aircraft laser cannons.||''SDF:Macross'' Ep. 1
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|VT-1 "Super Ostrich" || Unarmed dedicated trainer model. ||''[[Macross: Do You Remember Love?]]''
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|VE-1 "ELINT Seeker" || Unarmed [[Signals intelligence|ELINT]] variant based on a VT-1 airframe. ||''Macross: Do You Remember Love?''
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|VF-1EX || Trainer model with upgraded avionics, an EX-Gear system, and an A.I. system that can be remotely overridden by a trainer unit. ||''[[Macross Delta]]'' EP. 3

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====Robotech variants====
''Models referenced here are only from the ''Robotech'' continuity. This list is incomplete.''
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! Model !! Description !! Origin
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| VF-1S || The original prototype, upgraded to include the battloid mode. Featuring stronger engines, and 4 head lasers, the model was meant for use by senior officers|| ''Robotech'' Ep. 1
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| VF-1A || The standard fighter for RDF pilots, this fighter was identifiable by its single head laser. This was the most common variant and meant for the equivalent of the enlisted ranks of the pilots|| ''Robotech'' Ep. 1
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| VF-1J|| A variant for junior officers. The most famous example of this variant is Rick Hunter's first white Veritech, which he piloted before Roy Fokker's death. This variant has 2 head lasers, one situated on each side of the head while in Battloid mode. || ''Robotech'' Ep. 1
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| VF-1R|| A variant for the standard fighters. Designed as a stop-gap between current and the advanced veritech design eventually replacing VF-1A/1J in service. This fighter had three head lasers. || ''Robotech'' Ep. 32
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| VT-1D || Two-seat trainer model capable of mounting armament. Fitted with a head unit with twin sets of optics and two anti-aircraft laser cannons.|| ''Robotech'' Ep. 1
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