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Leap “Barracuda”

3,869 CaptainFrost  1.8 years ago
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Carrier-based interceptor

Built for Leap Aircraft Company in collaboration with @Lettuceman43

ARMAMENT:
-x1 HARM
-x2 AIM-7 Sparrows
-x2 AIM-9 Sidewinders
-x4 Cannons, 800 rounds

CONTROLS:
Group 1: Drop Tail Hook
Group 2: Ditch Drop Tanks
Group 3: Ditch HARM
Group 4: Ditch AIM 7s
Group 5: Ditch AIM 9s
Groups 6,7,8: Open
VTOL Up: Extend Wing Leading Edges
VTOL Down: Fold Wings
Trim is trim
Yaw for ground steering

Extending leading edges helps make more wing area to increase stability (not lift) during takeoff and landing and provide better angle of attack during high rate turns

Takeoff at 40% throttle and full wing area, keep full up elevator trim
Landing at minimal throttle, 20% for climb outs and go arounds
Cruise at >15,000 feet and 60% throttle
Brake lightly to avoid wobbles and eventually rolling over

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Length 28.4ft (8.7m)
  • Height 8.6ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 9,048lbs (4,104kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,884lbs (6,751kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.264
  • Wing Loading 48.5lbs/ft2 (236.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 307.1ft2 (28.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2378

Parts

  • Number of Parts 169
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,008