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JAI-X016A Switchblade

1,204 Jukkelus  5.3 years ago

Crazy train aka JAI's experiments into odd wing planforms has reached another station; Variable-geometry oblique wing.

Variable-geometry oblique wing pivots the whole wing to reduce drag at high speeds while retaining low speed characteristics of perpendicular wing. It also keeps CoG constant.

The usual controls, AG 1 for navigation/anti-collision lights, AG2 enable/disable wing pivot, VTOL for wing pivot.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 24.2ft (7.4m)
  • Length 26.7ft (8.1m)
  • Height 9.5ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 4,142lbs (1,879kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,061lbs (2,749kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.112
  • Wing Loading 54.8lbs/ft2 (267.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 110.7ft2 (10.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1979

Parts

  • Number of Parts 41
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 298