McDonnell Douglas NF-15B STOL/MTD Version 1.0
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To research short takeoff and landing operations, the first production F-15B was converted into the F-15B STOL/MTD (Short Takeoff and Landing/Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator), adding 2D thrust vectoring nozzles, reverse thrust, and canards, which were repurposed F/A-18 stabilators. This significantly reduced takeoff and landing distance, making the aircraft ideal for short or damaged runways. The modifications also greatly enhanced the F-15’s low speed maneuverability and allowed for extreme deceleration using in-flight reverse thrust.

The F-15B STOL/MTD was transferred to NASA in 1993 (hence NF-15B), where it received the tail number 837 and was used for the ACTIVE (Advanced Control Technology for Integrated Vehicles) and the IFCS (Intelligent Flight Control System) programs. It currently resides at Edwards AFB as a display and up to it's retirement, it was the oldest flying F-15. Although NF-15B 837 is a one-of-a-kind aircraft, it is prominently featured in the Ace Combat series of video games as a fictional combat-capable variant. Read more...

Features

• Control augmentation system (CAS) (rate)
• Funky-by-wire stabilization (FBW) (rate, AOA, canards)
• Reduced-stability-mode (RSM)
• 2D thrust vectoring
• Reverse thrust
• Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
• G-limiter (+9, -3.5, simulated pilot)
• Aerial refueling

Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Technology demonstrator, Research aircraft
Crew: 2
Powerplant: 2x F100-PW-229 (64.9 kN dry, 105.7 kN w/ afterburner, each)
Fuel: ~35 min w/ military power
Livery: Sp. NASA

Configurations
Def.Config Clean

Author’s Notes

• Controls included in craft instructions.
• You must be, at most, at military power for full deflection of the thrust vectoring nozzles.
• Thrust vectoring is disabled with gear down and thrust reversal is only enabled when on the ground. RSM overrides this.

XML Changelog

• 10/01/2023 V1.0: Initial Release

In-Game Name: [RD G4] NF-15B STOL MTD