My entry for the VTOL Fighter Tournament-Challenge held by @mikoyanster.
[Background Story]
In 2027, General Dynamics proposed a F-16 "modernization" plan for USAF and US's allies. The plan was to apply the very advanced drone technology to Falcon so it's performance could be greatly elevated and the pilots won't have to risk their lives to fulfill the missions.
[Controls]
[AG1] - On/Off VTOL mode.
[AG2] - Navigation lights.
[AG8] - Off/On normal flight mode.
Here are some features that I think could be helpful to it to gain some realistic points:
Realized VTOL by two vectoring thrust. And no need to use VTOL bar. Can't remove it from the screen though.
Placed a diversion pod behind the gun to avoid gun smoke harmming the engine.
Antenna on the back to recieve Pilot commands.
X-formed rear wings to reduce the reflection of radar signals.
Navigation lights.
Have fun!
Specifications
Spotlights
- TTHHSSSS 7.6 years ago
- Insertname 7.6 years ago
- mikoyanster 7.6 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor VTOL Fighter Tournament-Challenge [CANCELED]
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 31.6ft (9.6m)
- Length 31.9ft (9.7m)
- Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 14,490lbs (6,572kg)
- Loaded Weight 17,176lbs (7,790kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.747
- Wing Loading 48.2lbs/ft2 (235.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 356.6ft2 (33.1m2)
- Drag Points 2190
Parts
- Number of Parts 57
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 372
@rubbishcraft Thanks for the upvote!
@BaconAircraft Thank you : )
@jlewisifer Thank you for your upvote and kind words : )
Nice VTOL operation. I like the concept too- Very nicely done
@Sarpanitu Thanks for the upvote!
Np!
@SimpleEric np!
@Booster456 Thank you : )
@SteadfastContracting Thank you!
@Stingray Thanks for the upvote!
@Dimkal I'm very happy to read your kind words : )
@SimpleEric Nothing dude! If it looks good and flies good u got my upvote! Nice VTOL handling too. smooth n easy! keep it up...
@Dimkal Thank you!
@Tully2001 Thanks for the upvote : )
@mikoyanster My pleasure! Very happy that you like it! And thanks for the spotlight!
Fly very well! ;-) Thank you!
@mikoyanster Thank you!
@Treadmill103 Thank you : )
@SimpleEric no problem
@TemDesBur Thank you!
Anytime! @SimpleEric
@Insertname Thanks for the spotlight!
@jamesPLANESii Thank you : )
@Insertname Thank you! The VTOL needs some time to get used to it : )
@TTHHSSSS Thank you for the upvote, the spotlight and your kind words!