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Switchblade [UAV Challenge]

9,274 UltravioletBlood  2 months ago
Auto Credit Based on MrCOPTY's [CLOSED] UAV Challenge

My entry for the challenge

The Switchblade stands somewhere between a UAV and a cruise missile. It can be launched from ground with minimal infrastructure (such as a Toyota Hilux) used in an example below. Its control surfaces unfold after the engine starts, allowing it to be launched from planes as well as from ground and making storage more efficient. It uses a rocket engine which provides great acceleration but limits the burn time (it is still more than enough to, for example, destroy one of the ships from Wright runway).

To launch, simply activate AG1, the rest is scripted (you still need to control the drone)

Partially inspired by the Palianytsia UAV

Gallery:

Ready to launch


Engine started, wing covers detached


Wings unfolded

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor [CLOSED] UAV Challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 7.3ft (2.2m)
  • Length 22.3ft (6.8m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 7,238lbs (3,283kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,649lbs (3,469kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.705
  • Wing Loading 693.4lbs/ft2 (3,385.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 11.0ft2 (1.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4810

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 481
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    4,064 IMCI

    @Seeras i know

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    90.6k Seeras

    @IMCI
    I'm a Curator

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    4,064 IMCI

    @Seeras how you can make successor

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    90.6k Seeras

    @IMCI
    What's the matter?

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    4,064 IMCI

    @Seeras wth

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    Nice one!

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    84.9k MrCOPTY

    Thank You For Joining And Goodluck :D
    (I'll Submit Results ASAP)

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    90.6k Seeras

    @UltravioletBlood
    Done 👌

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    @Seeras , can you please make this a successor to @MrCOPTY 's UAVchallenge? (https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/cx9j9p/05-50-01-04-2025-UAV-Challenge)

    +1 2 months ago