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F-15X Garuda

8,497 MageMobius  5.1 years ago
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About:
This is not actually focused on the build, but rather my experiment on the air intake duct.

Aircraft:
A complete revamp from my previously built F-15X, this one features more complex design from the old one. A totally custom intake so you can see the engine fans from the front of the intake, and also the intake "Nose" moves accordingly to pitch (One way). The flight dynamics is also pretty much improved for stability at low speeds. And due to this is just an experiment for the intake, this craft's speed is not exceeding that of the real F-15, rather below it. It won't pass around 800 mph at 10,000 ft. Also, this thing is carrier capable, note the tailhook below the engines.

Controls:
- Pitch, yaw, roll, throttle, brake is all normal.
- AG 1 inputs to lower the tailhook.
- AG 2 to drop the external tanks.
- AG 3 to fire both of the missile simultaneously.
- VTOL works both as low speed flaps and trim.

Notes:
- The plane doesn't have a mounting for internal cannons, so a gun pod is needed.
- Sometimes it's better to not slam the pitch to turn, it's better to carefully pull it.
- The engine's exhaust lights up red, and can be seen clearly especially at night time.
- The middle part of the intake seems small, this is due to making space for the landing gear below it. Though, the intake width is just enough for the engine.

That's all for now, I hope you enjoy the build. See ya' around, buds!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 33.5ft (10.2m)
  • Length 52.5ft (16.0m)
  • Height 15.7ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 21,815lbs (9,895kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,892lbs (12,651kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.417
  • Wing Loading 50.8lbs/ft2 (247.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 549.5ft2 (51.0m2)
  • Drag Points 6668

Parts

  • Number of Parts 105
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 605