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
@MajGenBlackbird Thanks, glad you liked it, i had forgotten all about this one, it didnt get that many upvotes so it doesnt appear on my list... Im not so bothered about the fix as its just "zeroOnDeactivate = true" missing on one hinge, its fixed on mine now so if i ever do a sequel it will work fine =) You could do a few mods and post it as a successor if you fancied it.
Hey Rambo! Definitely my favorite plane by far to fly of yours. Found out about the issue with the airbrake not retracting and decided to take the liberty of fixing it, ended up working perfectly! If you’d like I can send the fixed engine so you can fix the aircraft :)
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.