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Orion Series: Saiph

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Saiph, the right leg. Saiph is a short-range multirole fighter capable of bombing, tank-busting, interception, and dogfighting. It caries 2 bombs (500), 4 infernos, 2 guardians, 4 interceptors, and a minigun. Its all-moving tailplanes give it the ability to perform sharp maneuvers, but also make the aircraft susceptible to entering a spin, especially when its weapons are unloaded unevenly, so Saiph is certainly for more experienced pilots. Saiph is subsonic, and doesn't carry a lot of fuel, so its range and ability to catch faster targets are limited, so Saiph is best suited for defensive roles. Also worth noting, Saiph is loosely based on the F-16.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.5ft (11.1m)
  • Length 52.2ft (15.9m)
  • Height 16.0ft (4.9m)
  • Empty Weight 13,169lbs (5,973kg)
  • Loaded Weight 19,069lbs (8,649kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.767
  • Wing Loading 39.3lbs/ft2 (191.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 485.8ft2 (45.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3359

Parts

  • Number of Parts 69
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 480