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Arkon X-72 Variable Wing Aircraft (Challenge)

315 HydroMoney22  2.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on WinsWings's Variable-sweep Wings Challenge [CLOSED]

I goofed up so I'm reuploading this because the Arkon was originally made for a challenge.

An experimental aircraft with the ability to adjust its centre of lift and wing shape by splitting its wings in half, creating a cruciform wing (or a literal x wing), and swinging them either forwards or backwards. The aircraft also has thrust vectoring in order to improve maneuverability.

Afterburner activates at 95+ thrust

[READ INSTRUCTIONS!]

VTOL - Split Wings
AG1 + Trim - Wing Swing Angle
AG2 - TVC on
AG3 + Trim - Standard Trim

Split wings + Wings swept forward = Landing Configuration

Specifications

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Variable-sweep Wings Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 48.9ft (14.9m)
  • Length 57.8ft (17.6m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 19,725lbs (8,947kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,904lbs (13,564kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 9.581
  • Wing Loading 49.6lbs/ft2 (242.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 603.4ft2 (56.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5027

Parts

  • Number of Parts 100
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 931