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XM-24

642 DEN58  1.2 years ago

A prototype multirole fighter aircraft, the XM-24, can perform different tasks, although it was originally designed as a trainer.

It is a small and agile aircraft, with dimensions of 12.3 m in length, 13 m in wingspan and 4.4 m in height. It has two external jet engines without afterburner, which allow it to reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.05 and a maximum altitude of 14 km.

This aircraft has the ability to carry a wide variety of weapons to attack ground, naval or air targets, but they are not yet installed on the prototype because it is still undergoing flight tests. It has a high positive G-force, which means it can withstand great pressure on its structure and crew. It is a powerful and fearsome aircraft that can perform different types of missions with the same device.

It can operate from aircraft carriers, which gives it greater mobility and flexibility. In the future it will have a mechanism to fold the tips of the wings, which will reduce its size when inside an aircraft carrier. It is based on the design of the Alpha Jet, a light attack and training aircraft developed by France and Germany. Its main function was as a trainer, but seeing its performance it was discovered that it was capable of doing many other things. It also has some aspects and features very similar to those of the Su-25 and the A-10, two ground attack aircraft specialized in close air support.

However, it has some advantages over these aircraft, such as its higher speed, higher altitude and greater maneuverability. It also has some disadvantages, such as lower strength, lower negative G-force and higher weight. It is in the testing phase, which means it is not yet ready to enter service.

It needs to improve some aspects, such as its aerodynamics, its weapons and its safety. It also has to go through several evaluations, such as its performance, reliability and compatibility. It is a very creative and ambitious project, which has a lot of potential but also many challenges.

This aircraft does not have the speed of a fighter, but it has excellent maneuverability, which allows it to perform aerial acrobatics and evade enemy attacks. It could serve as an escort for larger and slower aircraft, such as transport planes and strategic bombers, protecting them from air or ground threats.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 42.5ft (13.0m)
  • Length 40.4ft (12.3m)
  • Height 14.4ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 18,691lbs (8,478kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.596
  • Wing Loading 28.2lbs/ft2 (137.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 664.0ft2 (61.7m2)
  • Drag Points 6287

Parts

  • Number of Parts 260
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,256