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YF-36 Kingsnake - 'Murica! Livery Version

52 Timothy0921  2.9 years ago
Auto Credit Based on thedragon381's F-16XL SUPER VIPER MK 2

'Murica! version (F*ck YEAH!)

Advanced Multi-Role Fighter proposal intended to replace the USAF's aging F-16C/D fleet. A highly advanced "Generation 4.9" Platform largely derived from the F-16XL, which served as General Dynamic's offering to the DoD's ETF competition in the early '80s, ultimately losing out to the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, however, as the Strike Eagle was considered to be a more survivable contested airspace penetrator, owing to its twin engines, as compared to the F-16XL's single afterburning powerplant. The term "Gen 4.9" stems from the fact that the aircraft will incorporate all Generation 5 systems except one; All-Around Low Observability (Stealth), as the YF-36's mission profile will not include hiding. Rather they will penetrate enemy airspace in force, and engage both air and ground targets at distances well beyond visual range, with next-gen hypersonic weapons, currently in development.

Tall props go to @thedragon381, who's F-16XL airframe was my starting point.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor F-16XL SUPER VIPER MK 2
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 28.5ft (8.7m)
  • Length 43.5ft (13.3m)
  • Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 13,188lbs (5,982kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.556
  • Wing Loading 26.0lbs/ft2 (126.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 507.7ft2 (47.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2854

Parts

  • Number of Parts 397
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 1,398