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DUW Vipera mk.2

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Auto Credit Based on mikoyanster's Advanced Jet Trainer Challenge [FINISHED]

Painted in the Thunderbird scheme.
After consulting with mikoyanster over some changes to the aethestics, the mk.2 version was born. Some slight tweaks to the flying characteristics makes this a capable dogfighter.

The Vipera is a modern Advanced Jet Trainer designed to prepare pilots for 5th and upcoming 6th generation fighter aircraft.
To prepare pilots for modern fighter aircraft, the Vipera is capable of supersonic flight and features thrust vectoring nozzles which allow the pilots in training to experience high turn rates and prepare for strenuous dogfights.
The Vipera also functions as a live firing platform with wing mounted guns and both Interceptor and Guardian missile systems.
It draws it's inspiration from the current fleet of USAF fighters including the F-16, F15 and F-22, allowing familiarisation of performance and handling for the future fighter pilot.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Advanced Jet Trainer Challenge [FINISHED]
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 41.9ft (12.8m)
  • Length 56.4ft (17.2m)
  • Height 18.7ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 17,555lbs (7,963kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,208lbs (10,073kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.214
  • Wing Loading 22.1lbs/ft2 (108.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,004.0ft2 (93.3m2)
  • Drag Points 7986

Parts

  • Number of Parts 148
  • Control Surfaces 17
  • Performance Cost 633