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JAS-39 Gripen

25.0k lemoose  4.0 years ago

To complete my recent Euro delta-canard builds, here is the Gripen. My favorite things about this build are the slats which will automatically retract based on speed, as well as extend during high angle of attack maneuvers. Also the canards (as well as the tail control surfaces) have a negative feedback "fly-by-wire" which makes it very maneuverable even at low speed and high angle of attack. Also, in addition to the rear air-brakes, when on the ground the canards will deflect down to further reduce your landing distance. Controls are as follows:

Trim: Trim
AG1: Chaff
AG2: Flares
AG8: Lights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 18.6ft (5.7m)
  • Length 27.8ft (8.5m)
  • Height 9.3ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 6,912lbs (3,135kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,001lbs (4,082kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.745
  • Wing Loading 58.3lbs/ft2 (284.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 154.5ft2 (14.4m2)
  • Drag Points 1770

Parts

  • Number of Parts 85
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 519