Profile image

North American XF-108 Rapier V-1.5

13.7k OrionAstronaut  8.6 years ago

The XF-108 was a proposal for a mach 3 interceptor capable of taking down Russion supersonic bombers. Due to budgetary issues, it was never built or flown ( just like every other cool aircraft or spacecraft design ever). This , as the title might suggest, is an improved version of my first version. It now comes with a lot more stability, a bit more speed, and a larger wing span. It also has a missle bay that is manipulated through the VTOL slider ( down to open and middle to close). NOTE: This plane likes to go nose down. Please enjoy! THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE ( An X-FILES reference for those who wanted to know)

Spotlights

  • This craft has been featured

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 40.6ft (12.4m)
  • Length 62.2ft (19.0m)
  • Height 17.2ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 30,193lbs (13,695kg)
  • Loaded Weight 36,308lbs (16,469kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.228
  • Wing Loading 22.9lbs/ft2 (111.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,583.7ft2 (147.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5437

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 602