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Northrop YF-23

8,341 OminousGloom  9.8 years ago
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The YF-23 was one of 2 types of aircraft to be tested for use as the next fighter. The airplane chosen was the YF-22, later becoming the F-22 we all know and love. However, this design is pretty cool, so I decided to give it a try. Flies at about mach 1 and fishtails slightly after dives and after rolling. Remember to drop a rating and a comment, as I can always use advice. -OG

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 22.7ft (6.9m)
  • Length 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Height 7.4ft (2.3m)
  • Empty Weight 7,126lbs (3,232kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,249lbs (4,648kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.411
  • Wing Loading 49.2lbs/ft2 (240.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 208.5ft2 (19.4m2)
  • Drag Points 1920

Parts

  • Number of Parts 60
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 278
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    15.9k Allstar
    If at first you don't succeed...@OminousGloom
    9.8 years ago
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    8,341 OminousGloom
    I've only lurked so far, I've seen some tutorials but my clipped parts always seem to explode@Allstarship
    9.8 years ago
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    In time, you too shall learn the art of part clipping. Maybe you should ask around in Reddit?
    9.8 years ago
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    8,341 OminousGloom
    I didn't see your versions of this plane until after I had uploaded this one, but I really like your designs. If only I could get the part clipping thing down...@Allstarship
    9.8 years ago
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    An interesting interpretation. I certainly like your use of air intakes to simulate the real thing. VTOL nozzles can be used to simulate thrust vectoring. Cool
    9.8 years ago