The debut of the R-9A Arrowhead, at the time simply referred to as R-9, launched the R-Type series. Here, pilots were introduced many staples of the series, such as Bit Devices, the Wave Cannon, and the iconic Force.

Also known as the R-9 Custom, this ship is a small improvement upon the R-9A Arrowhead. This ship is specially designed for sub-space missions. Design emphasis focused on offensive weaponry, and the ship earned the title of 'Monster' for it's armament. The R …

The Delta hasn't changed much since R-Type Delta, as it's still regarded as a prototype for the R-9C War-Head. Requirements This R-craft becomes available after defeating Xelf-16 in Metropolis Quietus. Description [Reinforced Atmospheric Prototype] A stripped-down model designed for in-atmosphere use. A prototype, but with plenty of combat use.

R-Type [a] is a horizontally scrolling shooter arcade video game developed and released by Irem in 1987 and the first game in the R-Type series. The player controls a star ship, the R-9 "Arrowhead", in its efforts to destroy the Bydo, a powerful alien race bent on …

対バイド戦用に戦艦主砲級に強化された波動砲と最新鋭テクノロジーによって開発された攻防一体の武装ユニット「フォース」を搭載することで、初めての異層次元戦闘機としてロールアウト。 作業艇としての大元のプロジェクトである「RX-プロジェクト」から100年以上（旧年表で約200年、新年表で約120年）の通番「R-9」が冠された。 ロールアウト時期は2235年で低出力波動砲を装備。 その後のバイド戦では、高出力波動砲およびザイオング 慣性制御 システムを …

The final stage is you fighting off various R-Type ships, your former allies. And the final boss for this route? The one, the only, the original R9-A Arrowhead. Moreover, R-Type Command is a turn-based strategy, with swarms of fighters, utility craft, and battleships on either side.

The R-9 Arrowhead is the lead ship in almost every R-Type game. Although the later games had different fighters, the original one (or a variant) always led the pack. This article will cover some of those variants.

R-9A ARROW-HEAD is considered to be the ancestor of all R-craft that will appear in the games in the future. It can be equipped with the Wave Cannon (which is later referred to as Standard Wave Cannon), Standard Force, Homing Missile, Round Bit, and so on.

Description[Long Range Precision Strike Unit] This weapon allows attacks from long range with extreme accuracy and firepower. In this mission, the R-9D excels as a powerful sniper unit. However, it is limited by its charge time and reliance on the R-9E Midnight Eye.