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
Specifications
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