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XF-26 Vixen

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Auto Credit Based on RAF1's (Closed) Challenge; Pedestal Fighters!

Bio: The XF-26 Vixen was developed by the Arkwritian Aerospace Engineering company (AAE) as an experimental aircraft for the Arkwritian Republic Air and Space Administration (ARASA) to test the effect of a pedestal wing design on flight performance and radar signature. Tests regarding maneuverability and combat effectiveness begun on December 14th 2021. These tests showed promising results until the 1st prototype ripped off a wing in a High-G maneuver. Testing abruptly concluded on Febuary 9th 2022 due to a discontinuation of funding for the program. One notable test took place on February 5th 2022 when a Clearwater Defense Systems MK2 EMRG (Electro Magnetic Rail Gun) was mounted to the underside of the 3rd and final prototype.

Armament
x2 AAM-4 Guardian II
x4 AAM-8 Grazer
x1 Clearwater Defense Systems M-261 20mm Gatling gun

Controls
AG1=Arm missiles
AG7= Parachute

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.835
  • Wing Loading 123.6lbs/ft2 (603.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 297.4ft2 (27.6m2)
  • Drag Points 4024

Parts

  • Number of Parts 111
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 648