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AAI Cyclone EF.2 (Block 20) - Arsean Air Force

55.4k Beefy  3.3 years ago
Auto Credit Based on GuyFolk's AAI Cyclone EF.2 ArAF

TN #01, Arsean Air Force

MRF Modernization Program

Lore:
The Atlantine Parliament decided that it will be a good idea to upgrade the Cyclone from 4th generation to a full fledged 4+ gen multirole fighter, with extended range and air to air refueling capability. The aircraft is also available for export to close allies, such as Arsea.

Equipped with a conformal fuel tank as a standard, the Block 20 modification of the Cyclone clears up space for two hardpoints that would otherwise be occupied by a huge drop tank. The airframe also featured a minor redesign: a thicker wing root to conform with Whitcomb's area rule, reducing drag and increasing top speed to Mach 1.4. The most remarkable upgrade is a more stable flight computer, which is now stable at higher speeds.

Special Thanks To:

-@GuyFolk, for redoing some aspects of the PID codes in this aircraft. Thanks!

-@Bernkastel, @JS01 and @UnguidedCylinder for testing

Controls:

AG1- Drag brake
Trim - Trim

Specifications:

Powerplant:

General Electric F110-GE-129, 16,610 lbf dry, 29,000 lbf full

Fuel Capacity:

907 gallons with CFT

Significant Speeds

V-Rotate: 140 KIAS
V-2: 170 KIAS (yes you're guaranteed a tailstrike)
Top speed (level): Mach 1.36 (760 KIAS)

Builder's Note: idk how it behaves in different PCs as the FT code reacts differently on different framerates. Feedback is appreciated. Also, yes I uploaded this because it's beta time!

Happy Flying!

—Beefy

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor AAI Cyclone EF.2 ArAF
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 27.2ft (8.3m)
  • Length 44.2ft (13.5m)
  • Height 15.7ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 30,239lbs (13,716kg)
  • Loaded Weight 36,592lbs (16,598kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.368
  • Wing Loading 87.7lbs/ft2 (428.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 417.2ft2 (38.8m2)
  • Drag Points 980

Parts

  • Number of Parts 506
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 2,230