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VX-4 Shadow

15.3k Texasfam04  5.9 years ago
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MANUFACTURER
VONTECO INDUSTRIES
YEAR
2019
FIRST FLIGHT
5 January 2019
PRIMARY USER
USA
STATUS
Released For Test & Evaluation

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
The VX-4 is a supersonic strategic bomber built by Vonteco Industries. The aircraft was built with 4 large weapons bays that allow the user to equip many different weapon configurations.

The aircraft is capable of supercruise and has a top speed of Mach 2.2 at altitude of 40K. The aircraft is equipped with 2 optical / targeting sensors that allow for quick target acquisition and high resolution recon images.

AIRCRAFT BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Ever since the F117 was revealed to the world aircraft designers have struggled to create a aircraft that combines stealth, weapons payload and high end supersonic speeds. The VX-4 meets all of those requirements and more. The aircraft has been under development since the 1990s when the the B-2 transitioned to active service.

The Department of Defense issued a research and design contract to Vonteco Industries in 1999 to test and evaluate future long range stealth strike aircraft. The contract was cancelled in 2005 when Vonteco entered the VX-1 , a aircraft that fell far short of DARPA program goals.

Vonteco decided to overhaul the design in 2014 and self funded over 2 billion dollars towards a redesign that includes a new airframe, large internal weapon bays, advanced avionics and stealth coatings.

The VX-4 offers the US the first supersonic long range stealth strategic bomber ( that we know of ). Vonteco Industries is currently completing necessary flight testing and looking to win a contract that will ride this aircraft into the 2040’s.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
AG-1: Opens front weapons bay
AG-2: Opens rear weapons bay
VTOL UP: Activates afterburner
VTOL DOWN: Deactivates afterburner

ALL OTHER CONTROLS ARE DEFAULT

WEAPONS BAY INSTRUCTIONS

The aircraft is built with (4) weapon bays. Use AG-1 to open the front bays and AG-2 to open the back bays. Each bay is equipped with a cleaver missile and 2-3 unguided bombs. The weapons are assigned activation groups that correspond with the weapons bay doors and cannot be deployed unless the the bay door is open.

SPECIAL THANKS
-JOHNNYBOYTHEPILOT for build testing and advice.
-SLEDDRIVER for use of his parts kits
-LEGNAK for hosting this fun and intuitive challenge.

Hope everyone enjoys this build please comment with suggestions.

THANK YOU
(-TEX-)

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.2
  • Wing Loading 34.5lbs/ft2 (168.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,292.3ft2 (120.1m2)
  • Drag Points 35642

Parts

  • Number of Parts 263
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,632
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    31.2k SlimSimpy

    @Texasfam04 Sorry. caught up in school and IDK if i will be able to. Maybe sometime during break, i do have a craft to upload, but not likely anytime soon.

    5.2 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY FG i appreciate that! Are you back playing again? I am just coming back myself after taking a few months off. @FGW2014

    5.2 years ago
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    31.2k SlimSimpy

    I regret I have not been active to see this amazing aircraft. Good job Tex, you're doing well.

    +2 5.4 years ago
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    Np man! @Texasfam04

    5.8 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY for the vote and spotlight bud
    @Strikefighter04

    +1 5.8 years ago
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    10.2k SuperSix

    Yes @Texasfam04

    5.8 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY! @SuperSix

    5.8 years ago
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    10.2k SuperSix

    Thicccccccccc

    5.8 years ago
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    29.6k LegnaK

    @Texasfam04 hey any time! I can't wait until I make a new challenge, everyone brought something interesting to the table. and on the extensions, there will never be an issue if anyone needs one, I understand life happens.

    5.8 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY for the fair grading, Ive been reading your others and youre doing a great job while being very fair. I did want this build to be more but it was a tough month but i really do appreciate the extension you gave me. TY again for putting on this fun challenge! @LegnaK

    +1 5.8 years ago
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    29.6k LegnaK

    .

    Handling, stability, agility: 9/10 - handles very nicely and good stability, however the aircraft rolls a little too well in my opinion.
    
    Realistic model and behavior: 7/10 - The aircraft has a weight displacement issue when all its muntions are depleted, making it rather difficult to control, otherwise the VX-4 Shadow responds very well.
    
    Details, paint and other: 10/10 - very nicely done with the lights, folds, vents and control panels, although there isn't much in terms of paneling, I can overlook it with how well everything else is.
    
    Build quality: 9/10 - the Aircraft looks amazing, is super smooth and rounded, however my only gripe is from the stability issue that doesn't give this a solid 10.
    
    Personal impression: 10/10 - the aircraft was well worth the wait, the design is very nice, its reminds me of a mix between a B-2 and a Myasishchev M-50. 
    
    Description: 10/10 - a very nicely detailed description of the aircraft, a good history, and added screenshots make it very desirable.
    

    final score: 55/60

    +1 5.8 years ago
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    Yeah the concept has gotten a bit boring especially as I have other much high end and graphically aesthetic games XD I usually like realism and or open world games I don’t mind survival either @Texasfam04

    +1 5.8 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    cool i will check it out ! i know what you mean about lost interest in this... i guess i havent gone that far yet because ive never thought of this as a “game”. Instead, ive kinda viewed it as a “ big boys lego program”. I think those that view this as a game can get bored very quickly because to me theres no game aspect to this. I recently downloaded a game called Darkness Rises on ipad... its pretty good especially for a free game. check it out if you like adventure rpg type games, I may look over your builds and see if I can make something special for you. @Homemadeforthepros

    5.8 years ago
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    I make videos on sim games usually, racing and or flight simulator @Texasfam04

    5.8 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    okie doke have fun either way. :-D @Homemadeforthepros

    5.8 years ago
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    I won’t be active on my account anymore probably, no interests in the game at all you can follow me on YouTube @D3RP TV if you wish to, good luck!

    +1 5.8 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    I will take a look at it and see what i think. I typically dont do replicas mainly because I think its more fun to build from imagination. EDIT I checked it out and its beyond my skill to build. Its actually very cool though. it looks better than our B-2 i think.

    @RedRoosterII

    5.9 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY for the upvote @RedRoosterII

    5.9 years ago
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    21.5k SimpleEric

    @Texasfam04 No problem!

    5.9 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY for the upvotes!
    @SimpleEric
    @grizzlitn

    +1 5.9 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    Soviet Skunkworks Challenge
    @JohnnyBoythePilot

    +1 5.9 years ago
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    @Texasfam04
    Tmach5's Galactic Challenge? No I'm not doing that one. Rainier Aerospace isn't quite there yet with space tech.

    5.9 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY for the upvote @LegnaK

    5.9 years ago
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    15.3k Texasfam04

    TY Bud! It was a booger to work the flight controls out. This is the first build in awhile where I had to tinker with the engines a bit. I am going to focus on TMachs challenge now. I think I saw you were doing that as well right? Thanks again for all the help and support! @JohnnyBoythePilot

    +1 5.9 years ago
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    Awesome, what a beauty!

    +1 5.9 years ago
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