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Phoenix Industries F-50

14.2k Griffon1  4.0 years ago
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After much contemplation, I have decided to put future and near future builds on hold for now. Currently I plan on doing more balanced airplanes, such as this one: A T-tail Delta. Originally, I had a traditional layout planned, but over the course of the build it ended up like this.

Superplanes are boring cause they're too powerful

There, I said it.

The F-50 also happens to be the first in the F-50 series: distinguished from the F-40 series by higher quality builds, putting fuselage part shape first, wing shape second.
I used many good techniques on this plane to give it it's look. I also decided to ditch the AAF markings from now on, instead relying on a stock model followed by potential repaints/remodels in the future.
I also flight tested this plane quite a bit, and while it does not bleed speed as much as my Peregrine, it still bleeds speed in a turn.
It's armed with four MSLs and a load of 8AAMs, as well as a 20 mm autocannon (actually a cannon part this time)
Overall this is a fun plane to fly with well balanced characteristics and good weapon load.

==CONTROLS==
VTOL: flaps
AG4: arrestor hook
AG5: nosewheel steering
AG7: Wing folding

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 29.5ft (9.0m)
  • Length 43.5ft (13.3m)
  • Height 10.6ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 13,064lbs (5,925kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.16
  • Wing Loading 62.1lbs/ft2 (303.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 210.3ft2 (19.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1729

Parts

  • Number of Parts 107
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 782