There is a reason why the X-405 is called Switchblade. The aircraft you see to the left has not one, but two flight modes that it can transform into (not to mention the "hardlight" wings resemble glowing green blades). Mode 1 (what you see here) uses yaw to roll, is more aerodynamic, and can act as a speed boat (transform slightly to aid water take-off). Mode 2 (vtol down while flying or on water) is more maneuverable, uses canard style flight surfaces to roll and pitch, has normal controls, and resembles an alien spacecraft. WARNING, EXPLOSION HAZARD: if the X-405 isn't traveling fast enough when it transforms in flight, it will explode due to the wings colliding.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 37.1ft (11.3m)
- Length 40.9ft (12.5m)
- Height 12.7ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 16,877lbs (7,655kg)
- Loaded Weight 22,784lbs (10,335kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 5.917
- Wing Loading 48.5lbs/ft2 (236.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 470.2ft2 (43.7m2)
- Drag Points 7650
Parts
- Number of Parts 57
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 432