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Octaver OV-78 Backfire

422 Einkraft  one month ago

Octaver's quirkiest fighter jet actually saw service in the Swiss Air Force, with them having employed 2 of these planes. Known for being compact, lightweight, and easy to handle. The quirkiest feature is the ability to shoot backwards thanks to the rear mounted miniguns and inverted wing guns.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 18.0ft (5.5m)
  • Length 22.4ft (6.8m)
  • Height 7.1ft (2.2m)
  • Empty Weight 4,685lbs (2,125kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,095lbs (2,765kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.317
  • Wing Loading 56.6lbs/ft2 (276.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 107.6ft2 (10.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1348

Parts

  • Number of Parts 33
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 246