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XF-441 Block B - Hoplite (F)

1,080 Windworn  4.5 years ago

This just a few fixes from my previous aircraft, buffing the top speed, changed the wings so it wont wobble at high speed and also added new weapon.

This aircraft is called XF-441 Block B Musk or Experimental Fighter Project Number 4 Version 4.1 Block B Codenamed Hoplite. Fighter aircraft that is suitable for intercepting enemy bomber from a long distance due to its speed, and can reach up to mach 3. However, this aircraft lacks in maneuverability so a dogfight must be avoided.

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Specification :

Performance

Top Speed (Loaded)
-High Altitude : 1643 - 2009 mph / 1428 - 1745 kts (w/wo Afterburner)
-Low Altitude : 1490 - 1822 mph / 1295 - 1583 kts (w/wo Afterburner)
Stall Speed : 146 mph / 127 kts
Take-off Speed : 243 mph / 211 kts
360deg Turn : 10.6s

Load-out

Standard Load-out
- 2x Guardian Missile
- 4x HVAA
- 2x External Fuel Tank
- 1x AP 30mm Brrrt Gun
Countermeasures : 4 (1x Left, 1x Right, 2x Bottom)
Fuel Capacity : 1313 gal
Total Weight : 26141 lbs (with standard Load-out)

Technology & Wildcards

=> CWS3 - 30mm Brrrt Gun
The aircraft is equipped with a 30mm Brrrt Gun mounted below the cockpit. This gun provide devastating firepower and can deliver heavy damage on enemy vehicle at a long range. Loaded with Armour Piercing Round, this gun is very effective against armoured target.

=> CWS11 - HVAA (High Velocity Air-Air Missile)
High-speed air-to-air missiles that make mincemeat of slow-witted targets.
heir ability to travel long distances makes them ideal for surprise attacks.

=> Afterburner
The aircraft is equipped with afterburner thus, increasing its top speed tremendously.

=> Gyroscopic Stability
This will make the aircraft more stable in supersonic flight. The gyroscope is placed above the front landing gear.

Controls

AG1 : as External Fuel Tank Detacher
AG5 : as Afterburner
AG6 : as Gyroscope
AG7 : as Parachute
AG8 : as Lights
Trim : as Trim

Note : This measurements might be a little bit inaccurate due to lack of tools.
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Pros & Cons

Pros
+ Outstanding Top Speed, reaching up to Mach 3
+ So fast that u can run from ur responsibilities
+ Excellent gun firepower
+ Great intercepting capabilities
+ Improved stability
Cons
- Very bad Fuel and propulsion ratio, so use afterburner wisely
- Not very agile for a fighter
- Pure interceptor, not suitable for dogfights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.1ft (8.9m)
  • Length 45.4ft (13.8m)
  • Height 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 17,329lbs (7,860kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,141lbs (11,857kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7.737
  • Wing Loading 35.2lbs/ft2 (171.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 742.5ft2 (69.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4470

Parts

  • Number of Parts 141
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 694