The VF-1 Valkyrie is a transformable fighter aircraft that can switch between three modes: Fighter, Gerwalk, and Battroid. The VF-1 is piloted by characters in the Macross universe, and is one of the most iconic mecha in anime history.

The VF-1A SFV-26 Cavalier (VF-1A SFV-26 キャヴァリアーズ Bui Efu Ichi Ei Esu Efu Bui Nijūroku Kyavu~ariāzu) is a custom variable fighter featured in the Super Dimension Fortress Macross television series. They're a dark-colored variants of the VF-1A Valkyries that were used in Space War I.

Their first and only animated appearance to date is in episode 5 of the original series. Their official name was established with the release of the Yamato 1/60|1/60 VF-1A SFV-26 Cavaliers from Yamato.