XPF-01B Ripper
Hey!
DFoulke here. I was approached by someone who reported an issue with the XPF-01A's fuel tanks. However, I had already (and unknowingly) fixed the issue in an update that I was working on. This is that update. I was originally gonna post it as another update to the XPF-01A but I thought to myself: "Well, it is a bit different enough to have it's own variant". So here it is.
THE XPF-01
What you're looking at is the Experimental Prototype Fighter no. 1, or XPF-01 for short. It is a stealth fighter designed for interception, air-superiority and is capable of providing ground support. It was designed my my fictional characters Damien "Black" Foulke, Maxwell "Max" Sirius and Ami Kaisen, all of who are a part of the PMC known as "Milites Sine Terminis" or MST for short. The XPF-01 was given the nickname of "Ripper" because during its initial testing, the engines would be too powerful for the wings to handle and they would be ripped off the aircraft.
This specific build is the B variant of the aircraft, it is an improved version of the XPF-01A. Like the A variant, it is still unstealthy and keeps its weapons on the outside of the aircraft. It was given more durable hardpoints (I solved the issue about the fuel tanks glitching and exploding, even though I've never personally experienced it.), a bigger body (it was too small for my tastes) and better ailerons. It has also received a slightly weaker engine as the previous engines were too powerful and caused some strain on the aircraft (XML modded it to be weaker).
I will be working on more variants in the future, keep an eye out for them!
Controls:
Trim for Flaps
AG1 to detach Fuel Tanks
VTOL does nothing, ignore it.
Side Note:
Thank you Wingman522 for reporting the issue and (indirectly) giving me the idea to create the B variant for the Ripper.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor XPF-01A Ripper
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 41.8ft (12.7m)
- Length 62.4ft (19.0m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 6,550lbs (2,971kg)
- Loaded Weight 13,620lbs (6,178kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.989
- Wing Loading 14.0lbs/ft2 (68.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 972.6ft2 (90.4m2)
- Drag Points 4218
Parts
- Number of Parts 101
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 522