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.
Specifications
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