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Project 8124 Drone Conversion

14.1k Griffon1  3.4 years ago

A certain number of Project 8124 were converted into drones as an alternative option for purchase. These are known as Project 8124-D The advantages of such a plane would be it's reduced logistical strain and ease of training/programming. The cockpit module is replaced with various computers and hardware, giving the aircraft no glass canopy.
For navigation, Project 8124-D relies purely on it's instruments, using an all-aspect radar and various other sensors.
The hardware of Project 8124-D is very flexible, and able to run most AI programs at the time of it's conception.
The weapons selection changed, too. It replaced it's RCL with LASM Air-to-Ship missiles, and replaced it's QAAM missiles with SAAM (Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile) weapons. It does, however, retain it's Model 014 Revolver Cannons and four MSL missiles.
Currently, Project 8124-D is being shipped with the Free Will Artificial Intelligence network, with integrated data links compatible with other aircraft of the type, allowing for coordination between units.
In tradition, this drone variant comes painted in metallic red to distinguish it from the manned units.

This is pretty much a repaint and rearm of my previous post, but since the cockpit has been removed it makes a good alternative to the standard 8124 if your device can't handle it for some reason.
To be honest I am considering making an alternate account for my future repaints so that I don't fill my followers' jet streams with repaints they may not want.

Regardless, have fun with this drone model of Project 8124!

==CONTROLS==
VTOL down: Extend flaps
AG5: Taxi mode

=TAXI MODE CONTROLS=
Pitch: Foreward/backward
Yaw: Nosewheel steering

Project 8125 is already built, I just need to write a description. Watch for that when it drops!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 43.1ft (13.1m)
  • Length 62.3ft (19.0m)
  • Height 13.6ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 18,699lbs (8,482kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.326
  • Wing Loading 47.0lbs/ft2 (229.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 398.3ft2 (37.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2061

Parts

  • Number of Parts 179
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,057