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At long last, a NEW aircraft 3-view --- it's been some 9 months since I finished the previous one!
Some of you may remember the data on the Type 325 Espadon that I posted last year;
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/878765/
Well, here's what it LOOKS like.
It's hard to compare the Espadon to another aircraft without something to compare it to. It's broad, continuous LERX, widely-spaced engine nacelles and long, bulbous fuselage fairing evoke images of the Mid-29 Fulcrum (as do the geometry of the wings and stabilizers). The size and proportions, however, are much more like those of an F-15 Eagle, removing any doubt that the Espadon is a pure Air Superiority Fighter.
The geometry of the airscoops owe more to the Su-27 Flanker, than to the F15 or Mig-29.
Other features are a bit more... original, as far as this class of aircraft is concerned.
The massively-spaced, canted, twin vertical stabilizers are unlike anything ever seen on a production warplane (including the F-22 Raptor --- it's stabilizers are closer together.
The airbrake is the same style as that used on the F-15 Eagle and Su-27 Flanker, but is smaller and set further rear.
The twisted shroud over the thrust nozzles is a one-of-a-kind feature, denoting that the thrust must be very powerful, very hot, or BOTH.
Finally, note the semi-recessed missile bays on the sides --- there are two on the outside of each nacelle, and two underneath. That allows the Espadon to carry SIX medium-ranged AAMs without compromising any of it's underwing or centerline stations, or significantly increasing it's drag coefficient!
NOTE: There are our significant mistakes I've noticed by the time this was finished.
1- The airbrake should have been displayed in the "open" position on the side profile.
2- The IRST fairing is absent from the side profile.
3- The canopy is depicted as being too wide on the frontal profile.
4- The dorsal fins are absent from the frontal profile.
Some of you may remember the data on the Type 325 Espadon that I posted last year;
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/878765/
Well, here's what it LOOKS like.
It's hard to compare the Espadon to another aircraft without something to compare it to. It's broad, continuous LERX, widely-spaced engine nacelles and long, bulbous fuselage fairing evoke images of the Mid-29 Fulcrum (as do the geometry of the wings and stabilizers). The size and proportions, however, are much more like those of an F-15 Eagle, removing any doubt that the Espadon is a pure Air Superiority Fighter.
The geometry of the airscoops owe more to the Su-27 Flanker, than to the F15 or Mig-29.
Other features are a bit more... original, as far as this class of aircraft is concerned.
The massively-spaced, canted, twin vertical stabilizers are unlike anything ever seen on a production warplane (including the F-22 Raptor --- it's stabilizers are closer together.
The airbrake is the same style as that used on the F-15 Eagle and Su-27 Flanker, but is smaller and set further rear.
The twisted shroud over the thrust nozzles is a one-of-a-kind feature, denoting that the thrust must be very powerful, very hot, or BOTH.
Finally, note the semi-recessed missile bays on the sides --- there are two on the outside of each nacelle, and two underneath. That allows the Espadon to carry SIX medium-ranged AAMs without compromising any of it's underwing or centerline stations, or significantly increasing it's drag coefficient!
NOTE: There are our significant mistakes I've noticed by the time this was finished.
1- The airbrake should have been displayed in the "open" position on the side profile.
2- The IRST fairing is absent from the side profile.
3- The canopy is depicted as being too wide on the frontal profile.
4- The dorsal fins are absent from the frontal profile.
Category Designs / Miscellaneous
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 1024 x 1280px
File Size 113.5 kB
It should --- the main inspiration for this design was the Mig-29 Fulcrum. Even so, it's important to realize that the Fulcrum and Espadon are two completely different types of warplanes.
The Fulcrum is a Tactical Fighter, meaning a type of fighter made especially for front-line use as a primarily defensive aircraft. While the Fulcrum has a 1000-mile range, this is mostly intended to increase it's loiter time in airspace near it's base of operations. It's also too light and small to be suitable for carrying large payloads of medium and long-ranged AAMs, or large AGMs, bombs, etc.
The Espadon is an Air Superiority Fighter, meaning it has a long range, high top speed, and high endurance for offensive-counter-air missions into enemy territory, and bombing missions against distant targets. These flight attributes are complemented by a large payload, lots of weapon stations, and sensors and comms designed to be used far from the frontline.
The Fulcrum is a Tactical Fighter, meaning a type of fighter made especially for front-line use as a primarily defensive aircraft. While the Fulcrum has a 1000-mile range, this is mostly intended to increase it's loiter time in airspace near it's base of operations. It's also too light and small to be suitable for carrying large payloads of medium and long-ranged AAMs, or large AGMs, bombs, etc.
The Espadon is an Air Superiority Fighter, meaning it has a long range, high top speed, and high endurance for offensive-counter-air missions into enemy territory, and bombing missions against distant targets. These flight attributes are complemented by a large payload, lots of weapon stations, and sensors and comms designed to be used far from the frontline.
The cockpit seems a little too back for comfort...to me lol; I mean the pilot would not be able to taxi well if the cockpit is too far set back, what I would have done is lower the height of the forward undercarrage oleo, still the rest of the design looks very sound ^^
And it seems, unlike western designers, you've put slats on the air-intakes to enable rough strip operations; nice, fighters on the frontline would greatly enhance capability of a task force - as we found out in the Falklands - lol other than the F-15's hoover XDXDXD
And it seems, unlike western designers, you've put slats on the air-intakes to enable rough strip operations; nice, fighters on the frontline would greatly enhance capability of a task force - as we found out in the Falklands - lol other than the F-15's hoover XDXDXD
Bear in mind that this was largely inspired by Eastern-Bloc fighter technology --- when you get into a Mig, consider comfort to be forfeit. XD
Actually, the panels on the right-side LERX cover the gun, while the left-side panel opens-up to reveal the AAR refueling probe.
Later blocks, however, WILL feature alternate intakes.
Actually, the panels on the right-side LERX cover the gun, while the left-side panel opens-up to reveal the AAR refueling probe.
Later blocks, however, WILL feature alternate intakes.
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