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XF-78 Clipper - Experimental fighter jet

8,578 Synthex4060  6.7 years ago

Driven by cosmetic ideas, I started building this jet. It ended up flying nicely without a tailplane, but of course lacked control at low speeds, which made landing difficult. I came up with this retractable tailplane as a solution to preserve the aestethics of the plane (at high speeds).
-AG1 : Navigation lights
-AG2 : Landing lights
-AG6 : Drop missiles
-AG7 : Stabilization gyroscope
-AG8 : Retractable tailplane

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.4ft (8.0m)
  • Length 46.1ft (14.1m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 11,874lbs (5,386kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,904lbs (8,575kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.188
  • Wing Loading 57.9lbs/ft2 (282.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 326.5ft2 (30.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3455

Parts

  • Number of Parts 120
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 576