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F-12S

210 GamingSlab  2.4 years ago

Multi-Role Naval Fighter-Bomber, the thanks to its variable-sweep wings it can serve both as a Fighter and a Bomber.
Can outrun and outturn the F-8.

=== BACKSTORY ===
The F-12 entered development shortly after the F-8, although it was originally supposed to be just a naval variant of the F-8.
The problem was, the Navy wanted it to replace the F-2, F-4 and the B-2/A-3. Of course that was kind of what the F-8 was already doing, but the F-8 was a compromise between them. The navy wanted no compromise. After we calmly told them it was PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE we were given lots of money and told to "figure it out". So, after years of ZERO development issues and not going over budget even a little bit, we created the X-12, wich was then adopted as the F-12. The solution - variable sweep.

Thanks to its variable sweep wings the F-12 can perform as a Interceptor, Bomber and suprisingly - even as a dogfighter.

This variant has the brand new fully functional cockpit like in the F-11/A-14, BUT it can fit 2 people inside.

===WARNING===
Unstable near 0 degrees sweep

NEVER, EVER, EVER, GO BEYOND 0 DEGREES

Spotlights

  • This craft is curated

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 35.3ft (10.8m)
  • Length 40.0ft (12.2m)
  • Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 15,367lbs (6,970kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,979lbs (10,423kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.933
  • Wing Loading 88.3lbs/ft2 (431.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 260.3ft2 (24.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3621

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,051