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F86 Predator

2,415 Numbers2  25 days ago
Auto Credit Based on RestlessGalaxies's [Ended] Crown of doom challenge

I hereby present today the F86 Predator a new 6th gen fighter with a twist!

Currently western Airforces rely on multiple aircraft for several diffrent missions this includes: Airborne Early Warning Radar Aircraft such as the E7A wedgetail and the E3 Senitrey, Air Superiority Fighters such as the F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle and the newer EX-15 Eagle II , F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-16 Viper, CAS- A10 Brrrrt Hog... I mean Warthog and the new OA-1K Skyraider II, Bombers B-52 Stratofortress, B1b Lancer, B2 Spirit and the new B21 Raider and Airborne refuelling aircraft such as the KC-10

2 planes was replace most aircraft that was the F-35 Lightning II and the B-21.

But what if we could replace them all with the 1 jet... You get this the F86 Predator with a crew of 4 (or 8 for long missions as beds, a toilet and kitchen is fitted yes a more luxurious fighter then the su34) and the following roles are below with acronyms if applicable.
Pilot: Responsible for aircraft safety, navigation and flying the jet
Weapons Systems Operator (WSO): Responsible for Employment of Weapons on Air and Ground Targets
Radar Systems Officer (RSO) Responsible for utilising on board radar to scan, locate, track and pass on information of targets to follow allies using data link  allowing for interoperability between navy, army, airforce, marines and special forces with this platform.
Drone Systems Operator (DSO) Responsible for commanding loyal wingman drones to provide air defence or ground attack. The station can also be turned into a boom operator station.

But how did we get to this point?

As technology has come along maintaining aircraft has become more expensive with stealth technology. Having many diffrent airframes has a lot financial impacts on the airforce and countries who need modern aircraft can't afford millions on diffrent platforms just to defend their nation. By having this aircraft you can instantly replace 16 airframes of the U.S.A.F. This jet is superior to anything and why need a jet to maneuver when you have missiles to do that for you... jokes this has more maneuverability then the F-22.

Stealth is key all Weapons of current and future is held in the Weapons bay and the windows are gold to absorb Radar and same with the fuselage paint. The IR heat is low and using a low observable engine outlet system and removes both vertical and horizontal stabilizers for a cantered rudder and elevator system. The size is that of a B2 just a little smaller for confusion and under estimation of what a huge beast can do.

This Jet is the backbone of tommorows airforces.

This is a weapon like no other so here's a POH aka NATOPS.

AGs
1,2,3 Weapon bays
4 Thust Vectoring Control (TVC)
5 Refueling probe

Trim flaps
VTOL Trim

Notes on the throttle for the pilot button 1 is flares and for the stick trigger fire guns, button 1 fire weapons.

WSOs stick Trigger fire Weapons and buttons 1 and 2 is to cycle through targets

DSO: station does have screens but isn't functional in SP1 so I'm waiting for SP2 and make a Drone for it... all this is classified information atm in terms of what the loyal wingman can and can't do.

Speeds:
About 180 using half flap TVC and Trim fully down to get Airborne cause of low speed you can do post stall manoeuvres

230knots enters TVC Post Stall manoeuvres

and finally about 120knots IAS is landing speed providing you have TVC on and throttle set to 8% or 9% and both VTOL and Trim fully down

A very stable plane when TVC is off and ingame autopilot is enabled.

Credits:
Just a heads up all screens go to original creators the cam system for the pilot gose to the Tomcat MKII creator with the map to another creator who I have forgotten the name of. (I suck at coding and does get difficult for my device to handle when I bring up the code script page for long codes even on other apps too)

Welcome to modern warfare!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor [Ended] Crown of doom challenge
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 53.9ft (16.4m)
  • Length 87.8ft (26.7m)
  • Height 18.6ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 61,681lbs (27,978kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.623
  • Wing Loading 95.7lbs/ft2 (467.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 644.5ft2 (59.9m2)
  • Drag Points 12223

Parts

  • Number of Parts 362
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 2,709
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    2,415 Numbers2

    @RestlessGalaxies Depending on what weaponry gets added to sp2 there will be a remake of this jet

    22 days ago
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    2,415 Numbers2

    @RestlessGalaxies The idea was to make this a fighter bomber and CAS and so it was devided into 3 weapon sections the outer section either air to air or air to ground weaponry, in this case showcasing air to air. The Cleaver missiles bay showcasing cruise missile Employment or more air to ground weaponry. And finally the rocket bay to showcase CAS.

    22 days ago
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    2,415 Numbers2

    @RestlessGalaxies lol freebird

    22 days ago
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    7,191 11qazxc

    That drag is equivalent to that of 3.5m cube.

    -Why are stormbirds so blocky?
    -For greater resistance!

    23 days ago
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    @Numbers2 the boys and I have unanimously (almost) decided that you gon get some extra for being the most freedom delivering post of the roster.

    24 days ago
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    @Numbers2 sure!

    25 days ago
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    2,415 Numbers2

    @RestlessGalaxies Feel free to ask me anything regarding the build!

    25 days ago