After seeing the design performance of Steadfast Contracting’s “Red Gargoyle”, Squirrel Industries took an interest in creating their own variant. So Squirrel Industries got permission from @SteadfastContracting for their blueprints in order to create a suitable BVR variant for the Squirrel Industries Air Force (SIAF).
Extra requirements for the build included:
- VTOL capability
- High rate of climb and top speed
- A small undercarriage
- Increased cockpit visibility
This list of specifications meant the existing aircraft would have to be stripped down and rebuilt in order to fulfil these specifications, a larger wing area was also needed to compensate for the two VTOL engines. However, the same basic design was kept with a base flying wing design along with anhedral wings, a 4 x missile layout, 2 x laser light cannons and a low placed cockpit with fuselage running both above and below it.
Controls:
- Activator 1 for engine boost
Funnily enough, this is also a side project while I’m working on a Bomber! Anyway, until next time, happy flying!!
In case it wasn't clear enough, this was inspired by @SteadfastContracting. His aircraft are pretty unique and awesome. So I obviously strongly advise you check them out!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Red Gargoyle
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 25.2ft (7.7m)
- Length 24.5ft (7.5m)
- Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
- Empty Weight 10,880lbs (4,935kg)
- Loaded Weight 13,945lbs (6,325kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.933
- Wing Loading 38.7lbs/ft2 (188.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 360.5ft2 (33.5m2)
- Drag Points 2714
Parts
- Number of Parts 81
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 424
@SteadfastContracting No problem!!
Well thanks anyway.
@SteadfastContracting No problem. Just giving credit where it's due!
Forgot to say but thanks for mentioning me so much in the title and the description. I wasn't expecting it.
Np!
@Squirrel Np!
@SteadfastContracting Thank you and thank you for the upvote!!
@KingDeadshot Thanks for the upvote!!
Cool remake!!!
@SPS13 thank you for the upvote!!
@Seeras Thank you for the upvote!
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@Nickasaurus Thanks for the upvote!!