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XA-46 Forward Swept Wing Prototype

1,787 Cipher  9.5 years ago
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I wanted to test the impacts of forward swept wings and canard configuration for my future airplanes, so I built this.

This thing is very meneuverable and easy to fly, It is not a VTOL, but it has two VTOL nozzles and one medium engine.
Use the VTOL slider to control main trust and the throttle control for the medium engine. The reason I made them separate controls is because then you could have full power and airbrakes at the same time, more options in general. Peak speed is around 800mph and top speed around 1200mph.
She turns extremely well.
Press 1 to activate 2D thrust vectoring, be careful with it at low speeds!
Have Fun

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 43.3ft (13.2m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 21,654lbs (9,822kg)
  • Loaded Weight 24,947lbs (11,315kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.233
  • Wing Loading 59.0lbs/ft2 (288.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 423.0ft2 (39.3m2)
  • Drag Points 2844

Parts

  • Number of Parts 62
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 302
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    1,787 Cipher

    @Sharkie thanks man!

    8.9 years ago
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    1,787 Cipher
    @hypnotoad you will like my first bomber! Just wait!
    9.5 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    @Cipher lol. Yea man. I'm no super pilot but I learned my lesson :)
    9.5 years ago
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    1,787 Cipher
    @hypnotoad that was quick! Be careful with low speed thrust vectoring! hahaha
    9.5 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    Great experiment! And she works very well!! As you say at low speed it can be unpredictable but this is fantastic when she's going. Excellent
    9.5 years ago
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    9.5 years ago