Peterson Q-56 Hummingbird
Developed in the early 2000’s the Q-56 Hummingbird is a targeting drone used in testing, evaluation, and training of air-to-air missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and everything in between. It is used by the USAF and USN and there are plans to export it internationally as the RQ-56 Firefly, an unarmed yet cheap survellience drone. The technology that sets it apart from its competition uses highly reactive fuels to create a rocket engine that can be sustained for a maximum duration of two hours, which means no combustion engines are needed, thus, no pricey mechanical technicians. It can be launched anywhere on the field using its launching aparatus and can be loaded into the back of a C-130J cargo aircraft. Operations and control of this aircraft are simple. Firstly, use VTOL slider to orient the aircraft in the desired direction. Next press AG2 to enable the lights. Press AG1 to launch the aircraft (while pulling up) and switch over to your AG Weapons panel and fire the rocket which will ignite the rocket booster. All other controls are standard (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, and Trim). Throttle is not adjustable. Thank you for your interest and enjoy flying!
Specifications
Spotlights
- Richflysplanes 3.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor (CLOSED) WITHOUT PROPULSION
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 19.8ft (6.0m)
- Length 38.4ft (11.7m)
- Height 16.2ft (4.9m)
- Empty Weight 4,892lbs (2,219kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,892lbs (2,219kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 66.3lbs/ft2 (323.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 73.8ft2 (6.9m2)
- Drag Points 6718
Parts
- Number of Parts 41
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 141
AESTHETICS 7 POINTS
DESCRIPTION 5 POINTS.
CREATIVITY 8 POINTS.
COMPLEXITY 6 POINTS.
AGILITY IN THE AIR 6 POINTS.
TOTAL: 32 POINTS.
YEET MASKEET.