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YF-23 Gray Ghost

15.9k Allstar  9.9 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on Allstar's F22 S-Type

This is the aircraft that went up against the F-22 Raptor for a production contract with the USAF. Despite being superior to the Raptor in all aspects except agility, it lost and only two were ever made. This is the second and latest. Of course, it's far from perfect, but I tried to at least wake the wingspan to length ratio the same as on the real aircraft. Faster than F22s of the same size. CHALLENGE ISSUED. Go ahead and comment as well as rate.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor F22 S-Type
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 19.4ft (5.9m)
  • Length 23.7ft (7.2m)
  • Height 4.9ft (1.5m)
  • Empty Weight 4,635lbs (2,102kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,796lbs (2,629kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.326
  • Wing Loading 48.3lbs/ft2 (235.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 120.1ft2 (11.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1615

Parts

  • Number of Parts 42
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 218
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    646 kellyJ
    Looks fantistic; it's supposed to blend in with the sky background; I like the optional thrust vectoring. You could derive a faster SP model from this, I think, such that if you can double the speed you're approaching the actual YF23 prototype capability, per the rumor-mill.
    9.8 years ago
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    This rating has been grandfathered in from the old rating system.
    9.9 years ago
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    This rating has been grandfathered in from the old rating system.
    9.9 years ago
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    3,840 BigCat
    Awesome YF23!
    9.9 years ago
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    15.9k Allstar
    Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the feedback.
    9.9 years ago
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    This little bird flies great. I like the minimal design, its very light and nimble. Cool thing about the rear VTOL thrusters in the back is you can pitch up and down with it to turn on a dime.
    9.9 years ago