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CAAC-Kearney FpX-05 Pytonorm

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Auto Credit Based on DrakonDynamics's Modern Fighter Challenge (Novaran Edition)

Lore

Flygplan X-05 "Pytonorm"

The FpX-05 is a single-seater twin-engine all-weather low-observable interceptor designed by the Carolean Avalonia Aerospace Corporation in collaboration with Kearny Automation in 1984 for the LdFp (Luftdominans Flygplan) program. Despite its success in said program and the green light from Congress for mass production in 1992, the FpX-05's original production order of 200 aircraft would see only 85 units completed by 1995 due to its very expensive material requirements.

"Shatter"

Shatter, real name Erika Victoria A. Linnaeus-Davis, is a pilot in the 18th Interdiction Squadron of the Avalonian Air Defence Forces, one of few squadrons that got the luxury of operating the Pytonorm. She is known for being very reckless and brash, and she once startled a maintenance crew member into shattering her trainer aircraft's canopy during routine maintenance, hence the nickname.


Variations

Standard


7x LRAAM
4x SRAAM
1x "Rotary Cannon"

FpX-05 Technology Demonstrator / Prototype


1x "Rotary Cannon"


Creator's note

I received permission, therefore I created a second submission. This one's more inspired by the ATF concepts by Northrop, General Dynamics, etc etc before they properly nailed that stealth feel we all know and love today. Also, despite how it looks, it has no thrust vectoring; those are splitter plates.


Instructions

1-
2- Deactivate AoA Limiters
3- Drag Chute
4-
5- Drop everything
6- Afterburners
7- Refueling Probe
8-

VTOL for Flaps, Trim to trim

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Modern Fighter Challenge (Novaran Edition)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.1ft (12.8m)
  • Length 76.3ft (23.2m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 13,108lbs (5,945kg)
  • Loaded Weight 49,029lbs (22,239kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.292
  • Wing Loading 64.0lbs/ft2 (312.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 765.6ft2 (71.1m2)
  • Drag Points 2061

Parts

  • Number of Parts 310
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,581