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USAII

2,639 MajGenBlackbird  2.8 years ago

The USAII (United States Artificial Intelligence Interceptor) is an unmanned high-performance single engined interceptor designed by [REDACTED] for the USAF. The aircraft is powered by a single J15 Turbojet, which may seem underpowered. However, [REDACTED] used [REDACTED][REDACTED][REDACTED] to produce more thrust. How much more? Around 10 times the thrust! the little plane is shorter than a full grown man, and about the size of some WW2 fighters. Surprisingly, this aircraft has a low stall speed, thanks to its small construction. This, paired with the modified J15, allows it to take off from almost no runway. This was tested when a pre-production USAII took off from Wright Airfield, flew to the USS Beast, by a USAF pilot at the controls. The USAII successfully landed on the deck of the USS Beast, without the use of a hook! It then took off again, without catapult use! This clearly demonstrates its sheer power-to-weight ratio.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Length 40.1ft (12.2m)
  • Height 6.6ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 2,289lbs (1,038kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,250lbs (1,928kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7.93
  • Wing Loading 30.3lbs/ft2 (147.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 140.4ft2 (13.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1075

Parts

  • Number of Parts 19
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 155