Introduction
Ok, so who doesnt like swing wings right? Here we have the RJ Snipe (named after the WW1 Sopwith Snipe), powered by a Volvo RM8 turbofan (the same engine as in the SAAB Viggen) and capable of being armed for multiple combat roles. I chose the colour scheme that was used when aircraft where being tested / developed by the RAE at Farnborough (rasperry ripple) which i think suits the airframe nicely.
Inspiration for parts:
wing = A7 Crusader
fin = Vulcan
engine / exhaust = Thunderchief
Undercarriage = Jaguar (main), Buccaneer (nose)
Cockpit arrangement = Viggen FK37
Controls
AG1 = start the engine
AG2 = enable reheat (also needs full dry heat selected)
AG 6 = arrestor hook
AG 7 = ejection sequence
VTOL up = flaps
VTOL dn = swing wing back
Pictures
Reheat on!
Sequenced gear retract
Parked on the runway ready for takeoff settings
Whoosh!
Notes
Again only a basic cockpit, I find i can only do either a fun model or a detailed cockpit, my computer doesnt like doing both (in design mode lag gets silly and parts start getting dragged around or stuck)
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 36.2ft (11.0m)
- Length 44.8ft (13.6m)
- Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
- Empty Weight 38,777lbs (17,589kg)
- Loaded Weight 44,641lbs (20,249kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.812
- Wing Loading 61.9lbs/ft2 (302.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 721.7ft2 (67.0m2)
- Drag Points 3222
Parts
- Number of Parts 855
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 3,102
There seems to be an issue with the bottom left speed brake paddle. It deploys without issue but will not retract.
@Blueshift thanks :)
great build !
@WinsWings yes bro
Very cool, kind of RAF Toronto
Lol @teddyone02
@WinsWings we shouldn't let the F-14 sleep with the MiG-23 again....
we can't have another mistake happen bruv
Nice, It looks like they got a child when F14 and Mig23 got married. Lol.