Following the failure of the F-36, a converted F-35 drone, the USAF decided they once again needed a fighter pilot in the cockpit. The Lockheed F-37A Super Viper+ is a true 6 Gen stealth fighter featuring an AI-enabled combat computer with fully collaborative networking to allow “swarm” attacks and real-time 360 degree situational awareness, plus alloy advancements which allows nearly double the thrust (60,000 lb-class) from its Pratt & Whitney F210 thrust-vectoring turbofan as previous generation fighter engines. It also features a diverterless supersonic intake, supercruise capability (60% throttle/800 mph at 20,000’) and supermaneuvrability from fully moving flight surfaces (outer wings and tail). The AI is new tech and imperfect, so the pilot can assume control at any time. It is equipped with the latest LPI (Low Probability of Intercept) AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar system, the Hughes AN/APG-93, an IR Search & Track (IRST) system and is armed with up to 4x AIM-130A Sledgehammer or AIM-9Z Sidewinder missiles on stealthy rails and a 20mm M61 cannon. This one depicts the lead jet of the 74th Fighter Wing, the “All Stars”, previously equipped with the F-36, which received their Super Vipers in 2035.
Controls:
VTOL – Raise Air Refueling Receptacle
A.G.1 – Position Lights
A.G.2 – Rotating Beacon
A.G.3 – Landing Lights
*There is a lot more room for fuel, I loaded only a partial fuel load to lower the wing loading since it's entered into a dogfight challenge, feel free to increase the fuel load as appropriate for whatever mission you want to fly!
Credits: Kudos to @159753 for helping me out with his awesome thrust-vectoring engine! Also used @Hellfirekoder ‘s Fine Tuner Mod, very nice.
Specifications
Spotlights
- RedHawk 7.6 years ago
- hopotumon 7.9 years ago
- mikoyanster 7.9 years ago
- Mumpsy 7.9 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor 6 Generation Fighter Challenge [Finish - Secret Phase]
- Successors 1 airplane(s) +28 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 31.2ft (9.5m)
- Length 35.4ft (10.8m)
- Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 8,967lbs (4,067kg)
- Loaded Weight 13,861lbs (6,287kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.972
- Wing Loading 39.2lbs/ft2 (191.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 353.9ft2 (32.9m2)
- Drag Points 3536
Parts
- Number of Parts 299
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 1,429
@LockheedMartinAerospace, nah, EMP hardening is not a 6 Gen trait. It's been around since the advent of the B-52, a nuclear bomber. The anti missile lasers haven't been fielded yet, though I will admit, that might be a feature in what eventually will be eventually considered 6 Gen aircraft. Plus, did you read the description and pick up on the collaborative networking/swarm attack capability (admittedly simulated here)? I assure you that link-enabled collaboration between formation elements is something that will happen in a 6th Generation, probably before weaponized lasers are fielded. Besides, all the guesswork on 6 Gen capes is just that--guesswork. If you disagree, I'll be curious to see what you come up with anyway!
Um, 6th gen fighters have EMP, anti-missile lasers, and whatnot.
@ChiChiWerx np
@MAHADI Thanks! Glad you like it.
AWESOME
@sireier TY!
The second phase of the challenge has begun. Check the results and videos of the first round!
Check ressults here
Check the results of the first phase and news!!
@ChiChiWerx np
@MemeKingIndustriesAndMegaCorporation @hopotumon thanks!
Omg this is so sick.
that is my favorite tail...
awesome.
@Bagas thank you, I am glad you appreciate it.
@ChiChiWerx nice build man
1st Phase
Status :: Proceed to the next phase. Ok.
Maneuverability :: 6 points
Aesthetics and realism :: 10 points
Details :: 4 points
Extra points :: 4 points
Total :: 24 points
@ChiChiWerx No problem. I may not be able to do that much longer. ;p You got some cool stuff.
Great design details.
@Mumpsy, thanks for the Upvote and Spotlight, glad you approve!
@Tully2001, thanks!
@DestinyAviation, thanks!
@mikoyanster thanks, and you're welcome!
Thank you very much! its very nice
@XxcreedexX thanks! I like how it turned out, my first fictional build in awhile.
@159753 check this out, used your thrust vectoring engine, they work great, better than you said they would!