Valkrye 2.0
The BX-38 "Valkrye" is an aircraft of Western origin, starting as a joint venture run by the U.S and Canada in the year 2023. Built originally as a deterrent against the rising threat in China, a super-sonic long-range heavy bomber capable of engaging targets both in the air and on the ground. What would normally be a fourteen and a half hour flight for the usual sub-sonic aircraft, the Valkrye effectively cuts that flight time in half. Making it from Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, Texas to Beijing, China in a little over seven and a half hours. (7.7 hrs) The Valkyre comes fully equipped with top of the line radar and targeting computers made and programmed in the United States, while most of its body and components are sourced from Canada. Its afterburner capable engine enables it to reach a top speed of 2,050 MPH (Mach 2.7) and effectively makes this aircraft capable of STO (Short Take Off) operations. The Valkyre is suited for carrier operations with a fully functioning arrester hook and air brakes. These systems, and the 360% targeting, allow the Valkyre to be deadly to targets in the air, land and sea.
The Valkyre comes equipped with;
x10 Cleavers
x8 50lb dumb-fire bombs
x4 air-to-air sidewinder missiles
x2 torpedos
x2 .50 guns
x2 200MM anti armor cannons. (For when a missile just doesn't work)
counter-measure flares
AG1: After-Burner (Be careful while maneuvering)
AG2: Arrester hook for carrier landing
AG3: Single cleaver release
AG4: Launches the pod of cleavers (Can also be used to launch all 8 at once at surface or air targets) AG5: Sidewinder release
AG6: Dumb bomb release
AG7: Torpedo release
AG8: Nav lights
I'm an semi-amateur builder that has used all the techniques I know. The Valkyre flies well and fast, I hope everyone enjoys and please upvote if you liked it. Thanks!
Note: Check out the fighter variant here (https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/Ju91o9/XF-114-Spectre)
Also, the first version of this craft that was meant to be for the future crafts challenge here: ( https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/9m4OTz/Future-Vehicle-Challenge-BX-38-Valkyre )
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 50.9ft (15.5m)
- Length 43.3ft (13.2m)
- Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
- Empty Weight 15,292lbs (6,936kg)
- Loaded Weight 37,127lbs (16,840kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.087
- Wing Loading 86.5lbs/ft2 (422.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 429.2ft2 (39.9m2)
- Drag Points 6626
Parts
- Number of Parts 134
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 1,095