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Dart Interceptor Mk II FSW Testbed

147k Pilotmario  8.7 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Pilotmario's Dart Interceptor Mk II

Use VTOL up to control air brakes. At high speeds, apply air brakes SLIGHTLY in order to reduce buffeting. The Pilotmario Defense Research And Development Unit (DRADU) wanted to test the concept of forward swept wings. To lower development costs, it was decided to use the fuselage of a Dart Interceptor Mk II, since the aircraft had canards and was therefore deemed more suitable to develop with. Despite documents to the contrary, it was not a conversion of an existing aircraft. Fitted with new wings, the aircraft was found to be remarkably quick and agile, although at higher speeds the aircraft suffered from vibration issues due to aerodynamic buffeting. It was found that the slight application of the air brakes was sufficient. This aircraft is unarmed as it is an experimental type.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Dart Interceptor Mk II
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 43.2ft (13.2m)
  • Length 39.8ft (12.1m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 13,899lbs (6,304kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,901lbs (10,388kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.471
  • Wing Loading 67.0lbs/ft2 (327.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 341.7ft2 (31.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2588

Parts

  • Number of Parts 39
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 292
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    13.4k ian1547

    @Pilotmario lol

    8.7 years ago
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    147k Pilotmario

    @ian1547 insert overused Shia LaBoeff meme

    8.7 years ago
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    13.4k ian1547

    @Pilotmario I just have never tried it

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    147k Pilotmario

    @ian1547 It's not that hard. I'm sure you can do it.

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    13.4k ian1547

    I need to make planes like these were the smaller wing is in front

    8.7 years ago