Design concept

“Scorpion” is a 2nd generation fighter that emphasizes speed performance at low altitudes.
There are seven pylons on the wings and body together, and can carry a wide variety of armaments. It also has ground attack capability.
Its fuel capacity is low, so its range is short.

Specifications

Crew: 1
Length: 16.2 m (53.1 ft)
Wingspan: 8.7 m (28.5 ft)
Height: 4.9 m (16 ft)
Empty weight: 8100 kg (18000 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 16000 kg (35000 lb)
Fuel capacity: 3800 L internal / 3600 L External with 3 drop tanks
Payload: 6000 kg (13000 lb)
Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 at 6500 m(21300 ft)

Controls

If you spawn on the ground, press AG1 first.

Throttle 90~100 % A/B
VTOL down Manual flap
Trim elevator trim
And basic Simpleplanes controls

AG1 - Startup
AG2 - Speed brake
AG3 - Jettison droptank
AG4 - Jettison AtA weapons
AG5 - Jettison AtG weapons
AG6 - Drag chute
AG7 -
AG8 - Lights

Takeoff instruction
Pull down Trim -100 %
Throttle up to 70-100 %
Takeoff speed 270-300 km/h(165-185 mph)

Landing instruction
Throttle down to 30-50 %
Keep pitch angle level and enter the runway.
When landing with armament, setting trim to -50% makes landing easier.
Landing speed 290-310 km/h(180-195 mph)

Variations

Air to Air loadout (530 parts)

Wild weasel loadout (594 parts)

2 seater (633 parts)

Credits

Variterra Archipelago by FlyingPatriot

SP Label Converter Ver2.2 by PlanariaLab

Have fun!