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Centaurus Alpha ASF-295E Gryphon II

21.0k JessaLeih  6.8 years ago

A drastic modification of the Orca, this design builds upon it to create a highly maneuverable fighter worthy of its own designation. Featuring forward swept wings and very large canards, this plane yields a higher turn rate than its precursor as well as short take-off capabilities, making it a perfect aircraft for carrier operations. The plane's planform is reminiscent of one of my very early designs bearing the same configuration and alias, hence the Roman numeral, and much of what I've learned from that design has gone into the development of this model.

She's a bit temperamental at low speeds yet very forgiving, the craft sports high suspension gear and a powerful airbrake for sudden carrier landings, as well as gyroscopes for stable, ultra-low speed flight. The craft doesn't seem to have any issues when performing high speed turns at 40,000+ feet, where conventional aircraft would otherwise seesaw during the maneuver.

It's worth noting that flying at low altitude beyond 1,370 miles per hour would cause the aircraft to shake, but this can be corrected by either tightly pitching upwards or slowing down.

AG-1 toggles the gyros, trim controls their pitch axis.

Feel free to weaponize as you see fit.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 57.0ft (17.4m)
  • Length 73.8ft (22.5m)
  • Height 20.2ft (6.2m)
  • Empty Weight 19,661lbs (8,918kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,432lbs (14,257kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.144
  • Wing Loading 26.0lbs/ft2 (127.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,207.6ft2 (112.2m2)
  • Drag Points 6189

Parts

  • Number of Parts 133
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 713
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    0 Hazim

    Gave my pilot 690000000g

    1.9 years ago
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    21.0k JessaLeih

    @ETOPZ sure have fun!

    2.0 years ago
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    628 ETOPZ

    I'm going to make a V2, can I?

    2.0 years ago
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    15 luiz11

    Nice Plane

    2.8 years ago
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    yes @CenturiVonKikie

    +2 6.4 years ago
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    21.0k JessaLeih

    @ChallengerHellcat She's a gorgeously performing aircraft isn't she.

    6.4 years ago
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    hehe didn't know there were better planes out there, this plane is incredibly agile, with the incredible XML modded engine, and really I love the fact that there is no or very little seesaw effect. @CenturiVonKikie

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    21.0k JessaLeih

    @ChallengerHellcat there are much better aircraft out there, so I really appreciate the compliment.

    6.4 years ago
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    wow... this has to be the best fighter plane ever...

    +1 6.4 years ago