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Mini-XF104

50.4k Stingray  9.4 years ago

More fun with mini-models. Experimental XF104 has infinite fuel, goes 2,000 mph. CAUTION: Above 2,000 mph the t-tail can't take it, so slow down. Runway takeoff, enjoy.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 17.8ft (5.4m)
  • Length 37.1ft (11.3m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 5,897lbs (2,675kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,457lbs (3,836kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.657
  • Wing Loading 53.0lbs/ft2 (259.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 159.4ft2 (14.8m2)
  • Drag Points 1630

Parts

  • Number of Parts 48
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 257
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    50.4k Stingray

    You got it! Going from the blueprints, here -- the F104 maxed out around 1,400 mph below 40,000 feet, except for a rocket-assisted variant that "floated" without wing/tail control above 80,000 feet (Yeager model), using new RCS additions. . @Delphinus

    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray

    Thanks you! @ramjet

    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray

    Thank you @Delphinus This one plays like a kitten at 1,300 to 1,500 mph, the airframe max. It loses control over 2,000 mph guaranteed.

    9.4 years ago