My entry for the challenge
The Switchblade stands somewhere between a UAV and a cruise missile. It can be launched from ground with minimal infrastructure (such as a Toyota Hilux) used in an example below. Its control surfaces unfold after the engine starts, allowing it to be launched from planes as well as from ground and making storage more efficient. It uses a rocket engine which provides great acceleration but limits the burn time (it is still more than enough to, for example, destroy one of the ships from Wright runway).
To launch, simply activate AG1, the rest is scripted (you still need to control the drone)
Partially inspired by the Palianytsia UAV
Gallery:
Ready to launch
Engine started, wing covers detached
Wings unfolded
Specifications
Spotlights
- Rb2h one month ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor [31/50 • 01/04/2025] UAV Challenge
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 7.3ft (2.2m)
- Length 22.3ft (6.8m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 7,238lbs (3,283kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,649lbs (3,469kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.705
- Wing Loading 693.4lbs/ft2 (3,385.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 11.0ft2 (1.0m2)
- Drag Points 4810
Parts
- Number of Parts 97
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 481
@Seeras i know
@IMCI
I'm a Curator
@Seeras how you can make successor
@IMCI
What's the matter?
@Seeras wth
Nice one!
Thank You For Joining And Goodluck :D
(I'll Submit Results ASAP)
@UltravioletBlood
Done 👌
@Seeras , can you please make this a successor to @MrCOPTY 's UAVchallenge? (https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/cx9j9p/05-50-01-04-2025-UAV-Challenge)