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Supermarine Scarab MK1 3.5

233k RamboJutter  5.4 years ago

Following the success of the Spitfire during WWII, Supermarine embarked on the next step of their aviation story.

With the advent of jet power and the advancement of aerodynamic understanding they set out to create a single seat advanced jet trainer that could also be utilised in the light ground attack/interdiction role.

As a tribute to R J Mitchell the new aircraft was named the Scarab (the name he originally wanted to give to the renowned Spitfire).

VTOL down = flaps
LandingGear = retract wheels and lower undercarriage doors
AG2= Main gear door retraction
AG3= Arrestor hook
AG5= Nav lights
AG7= fold wings

Big thanks to Chichiwerx for his assistance and guidance on the flight model and input in general.

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 33.5ft (10.2m)
  • Length 34.4ft (10.5m)
  • Height 14.9ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 9,565lbs (4,338kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,916lbs (5,858kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.609
  • Wing Loading 11.3lbs/ft2 (55.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,146.0ft2 (106.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2116

Parts

  • Number of Parts 503
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,869
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    This is an amazing aircraft, very well done :)

    5.4 years ago
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    @Alien thanks :) glad you enjoyed it, look forward to seeing your build.

    5.4 years ago
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    4,755 Alien

    Sweet little kite, old chap. I was designing something similar to follow on from my Broadsword, but you pipped me at the post. Never mind, I'll post it soon anyway. ;-)

    5.4 years ago
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    84.9k Leehopard

    RIP the tail wheel

    5.4 years ago
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    14.7k Viper3000ad

    Very nice

    5.4 years ago
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    30.3k ChiChiWerx

    Nice!

    5.4 years ago
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    Looks a bit Russian, yet very nice!

    5.4 years ago
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    26.7k Gameboi17

    @belugasub DUK

    5.4 years ago
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    121k belugasub

    British yak 15 lol
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    This is awesome by the way

    5.4 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Nice design, rip tail wheel tho

    5.4 years ago
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    42.8k Trainzo

    Nice jet. Great job.

    5.4 years ago
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    52.8k Sadboye12

    wow that design

    5.4 years ago