ES-46 (Super Stealth)
This is the classified Squirrel Industries ES-46 Super Stealth aircraft. It pioneers a number of new technologies derived from the ES-43, such as the Falcon A-1 guns, the patented Raven X-2 (successor to the X-1) Engine and it incorporates and improves the same unstable airframe philosophy of the ES-43. In fact, the ES-46’s airframe is so good, it takes off and flies despite the centre of lift being in front of the centre of mass.
The ES-46 sports Raven X-2 engines. They further increase thrust while also reducing noise and fuel consumption. This in turn creates a longer range and stealthier aircraft.
The Flacon A-1 guns can take out bridges without you losing sight of the bullet and have a slightly more preferable performance regarding rate of fire and reload times. The ES-46 also comes equipped with 8 hardpoints, where a various assortment of weapons can be mounted depending on the mission requirements, although the standard configuration is 4 Guardians and 4 Interceptors in case the aircraft is needed to rapidly intercept an air target.
In all honesty, this is probably my favourite build and although it doesn’t look much, I spent a while getting the performance of the plane exactly the way I want it.
Anyway, until next time, happy flying!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 2 airplane(s) +14 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 37.6ft (11.5m)
- Length 55.4ft (16.9m)
- Height 7.8ft (2.4m)
- Empty Weight 22,211lbs (10,074kg)
- Loaded Weight 32,601lbs (14,787kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.481
- Wing Loading 30.6lbs/ft2 (149.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,064.1ft2 (98.9m2)
- Drag Points 3796
Parts
- Number of Parts 104
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 551
, nothing I make can compare to this. (Awesome)
@ccooper Thank you!
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@SHCow I've read about that plane before. Very interesting concept, but not what I based this off. I based this off this plane
It's on Northrop Grumman's YouTube channel on one of their promo videos
@Seeras Thank you. Got the inspiration from Northrop's 6th gen fighter in their promo video
Looks like an arrow tip.
Nice work.