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Grumman Project 13

59.7k PapaKernels  3.2 years ago

a simple aircraft complete with varriable sweep wings


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The grumman Project 13 is a project designed to create varriable sweep wings, meaning that after 400mph the wings will sweep back automatically, until its at around 600-700mph. The aircraft is capable of over 1400mph with afterburner, and around 800mph without.

controls

Normal flight controls
VTOL down- flaps
Ag1- afterburner
Ag2- Manual wing sweep, mainly for carrier stowage
Ag3- tail hook

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Builders note: from now until the update ill just be posting quick builds, nothing really complicated as the update will make alot of techniques obsolete, plus im a tad lazy lol. This is a really fun project and i hope you enjoy! (It is fictional)

thanks to those who upvote, comment, and follow

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 65.3ft (19.9m)
  • Length 60.1ft (18.3m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 21,106lbs (9,573kg)
  • Loaded Weight 45,412lbs (20,598kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.979
  • Wing Loading 70.8lbs/ft2 (345.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 641.8ft2 (59.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3464

Parts

  • Number of Parts 83
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 599