Tigerlan
07-08-2007, 12:20
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LUK-47 'SaberFang' Air Superiority Fighter
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The LUK-47 was originally built as Tigerlan's principal testbed for composite materials and sophisticated fly-by-wire control systems. The aircraft makes use of forward-swept wings allowing superb maneuverability and operation at angles of attack up to 45° or more. Also, forward-swept wings offer lower wave drag, reduced bending moments, and delayed stall when compared to more traditional wing shapes. Unfortunately, forward sweep also induces twisting (divergence) strong enough to rip the wings off an aircraft built of conventional materials. Only recently have composite materials made the design of aircraft with forward-swept wings feasible.
To solve the problem of wing-twisting, the LUK-47 makes use of composite materials carefully tailored to resist twisting while still allowing the wing to bend for improved aerodynamic behavior. Due to its comparatively large wingspan, the LUK-47 is to be equipped with folding wings, in order to fit inside Tigerlani hangars.The LUK-47 is of tandem-triplane layout, with canards ahead of wings and tailplanes. Interestingly, the LUK-47 has two tailbooms of unequal length outboard of the exhaust nozzles. The shorter boom, on the left-hand side, houses rear-facing RADAR, while the longer boom houses a brake parachute.
The forward-swept midwing gives the unconventional (and characteristic) appearance of the LUK-47. A substantial part of the lift generated by the forward-swept wing occurs at the inner portion of the wingspan. The lift is not restricted by wingtip stall. The ailerons - the wing's control surfaces - remain effective at the highest angles of attack, and controllability of the aircraft is retained even in the event of airflow separating from the remainder of the wings' surface.
The wing panels are constructed of nearly 90% composites. The forward-swept midwing has a high aspect ratio, which contributes to long-range performance. The leading-edge root extensions blend smoothly to the wing panels, which are fitted with delectable slats on the leading edge; flaps and ailerons on the trailing edge. The all-moving and small-area trapezoidal canards are connected to the leading-edge root extensions.
The plane features variable geometry wings that sweep automatically during flight. For high-speed intercept, they are swept back; they swing forward to allow the LUK-47 to turn sharply and dogfight.
Thrust vectoring
Although not revolutionary, the thrust vectoring of 20° at 30°/second in pitch and yaw will greatly support the agility gained by the forward-swept-wings.
Cockpit
The cockpit's design has focused on maintaining a high degree of comfort for the pilot and also on the pilot being able to control the aircraft in extremely high g-load manoeuvres. The aircraft is equipped with a new ejection seat and life support system. The variable geometry adaptive ejection seat is inclined at an angle of 60°, which reduces the impact of high g forces on the pilot. The seat allows dogfight maneuvers with significantly higher g loadings than can normally be tolerable. The LUK-47 pilot uses a side-mounted, low-travel control stick and a tensiometric throttle control.
Electronics and sensors:
The Electronics and sensors of the LUC-47 are created by SaintB Integrated Systems of the SaintB, using all digitalized glass cock pit , and heavily integrated avionics, using photonic Fly by light controls, integrated battle net, LIDAR/RADAR over the horizon RADAR and GPS accurate to with in a few hundred meters. The battle net can link up and communicate with any friendly forces in the area, as well as access instant information from ships satellites and ground sources, the canopy it self is an LCD crystal display using fiber optic wiring, it automatically tracks targets , targets the nearest enemy fighter. An axillary display is also available. The electronics package also includes auto GPS and automatic remote guidance for missiles, as well as next generation ECM and ECCM systems.
The LUK-47 is also equipped with an auto dispensing chaff and decoy system, any threat or lock on to the craft will result in automatic determination of speed, thread and position , and either recommend that an Anti radiation missile/ Active radar homing missile be used. Against a SAM site , or the system will automatically dispense chaff or a decoys. The sensors also contain Radar warning receivers good up to 500 NM or (805 KM)
Possible Armaments and missile systems Used by Tigerlan(not for sale):
The Silver strike 2 (Designed in The Fedral Union by Confederate Arms) and is a 2 meter long Dual staged Air to Air missile equipped with a chaff cluster, its sensors are upgraded LIDAR/RADAR, with the capability to home in on Passive/active radar ECM and ECCM, its is powered by liquid oxygen , and the second stage has a vectoring thrust nozzle to guide the missile. It can home in directly on aircraft using active RADAR/LIDAR, ECM or ECCM suits, it also has an optional heat seeking ability. The missile can turn and vector any witch way and has a rather long range, the silver strike 2 is a fire and forget missile system. Using the UD-101 Liquid propellant rocket engine, it is a fire and forget missile with auto tracking, and guidance.
The LUK-47 also contains the Javelin 2 missile system , it is an Air to air fire and forget more conventional medium range anti radiation missiles with LIDAR/RADAR guidance and homing capabilities, it is powered by a standard UD-51 Rocket.
The Third and final missile type is the standard AIM-102 Super sidewinder, that is a short range LIDAR/RADAR guided fire and forget missile it also have guidance and homing capabilities, it is powered by a standard UD-51 Rocket.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 22.6 m (74 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 15.16 m to 16.7 m (49 ft 9 in to 54 ft 9 in)
Height: 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 666 ft² (61.87 m²)
Empty weight: 36,100 lbs (16,375 kg)
Loaded weight: 77,162 lbs (35,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 88,184lbs (40,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Lavar Aero RM39 afterburning, thrust-vectoring turbofans with digital control
Dry thrust: 40,700 lbf each
Thrust with afterburner: 47,000 lbf each
* Thrust vectoring: 20° at 30° per second in pitch and yaw
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 3.6
Range: 3,300 km (2,050 mi)
Service ceiling: 18,000 m (59,050 ft)
Rate of climb: 230 m/s (45,300 ft/min)
Armament
Guns: 1 × 27 mm Mauser BK-27 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser_BK-27)
Missiles:6 internal, 12 underwing, and 2 wingtip (Note: The SaberFang is outfitable with most, if not all, Air to Air Missiles)
Cost to Produce:120 million
Sale Price:170 million
DPR Price: 9.4 billion
Currently Used By
The Totalitarian Socialist State of Tigerlan
The Kingdom of SaintB
The Empire of Binaria
LUK-47 'SaberFang' Air Superiority Fighter
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/SaintB/saberfang.png?t=1245105361
The LUK-47 was originally built as Tigerlan's principal testbed for composite materials and sophisticated fly-by-wire control systems. The aircraft makes use of forward-swept wings allowing superb maneuverability and operation at angles of attack up to 45° or more. Also, forward-swept wings offer lower wave drag, reduced bending moments, and delayed stall when compared to more traditional wing shapes. Unfortunately, forward sweep also induces twisting (divergence) strong enough to rip the wings off an aircraft built of conventional materials. Only recently have composite materials made the design of aircraft with forward-swept wings feasible.
To solve the problem of wing-twisting, the LUK-47 makes use of composite materials carefully tailored to resist twisting while still allowing the wing to bend for improved aerodynamic behavior. Due to its comparatively large wingspan, the LUK-47 is to be equipped with folding wings, in order to fit inside Tigerlani hangars.The LUK-47 is of tandem-triplane layout, with canards ahead of wings and tailplanes. Interestingly, the LUK-47 has two tailbooms of unequal length outboard of the exhaust nozzles. The shorter boom, on the left-hand side, houses rear-facing RADAR, while the longer boom houses a brake parachute.
The forward-swept midwing gives the unconventional (and characteristic) appearance of the LUK-47. A substantial part of the lift generated by the forward-swept wing occurs at the inner portion of the wingspan. The lift is not restricted by wingtip stall. The ailerons - the wing's control surfaces - remain effective at the highest angles of attack, and controllability of the aircraft is retained even in the event of airflow separating from the remainder of the wings' surface.
The wing panels are constructed of nearly 90% composites. The forward-swept midwing has a high aspect ratio, which contributes to long-range performance. The leading-edge root extensions blend smoothly to the wing panels, which are fitted with delectable slats on the leading edge; flaps and ailerons on the trailing edge. The all-moving and small-area trapezoidal canards are connected to the leading-edge root extensions.
The plane features variable geometry wings that sweep automatically during flight. For high-speed intercept, they are swept back; they swing forward to allow the LUK-47 to turn sharply and dogfight.
Thrust vectoring
Although not revolutionary, the thrust vectoring of 20° at 30°/second in pitch and yaw will greatly support the agility gained by the forward-swept-wings.
Cockpit
The cockpit's design has focused on maintaining a high degree of comfort for the pilot and also on the pilot being able to control the aircraft in extremely high g-load manoeuvres. The aircraft is equipped with a new ejection seat and life support system. The variable geometry adaptive ejection seat is inclined at an angle of 60°, which reduces the impact of high g forces on the pilot. The seat allows dogfight maneuvers with significantly higher g loadings than can normally be tolerable. The LUK-47 pilot uses a side-mounted, low-travel control stick and a tensiometric throttle control.
Electronics and sensors:
The Electronics and sensors of the LUC-47 are created by SaintB Integrated Systems of the SaintB, using all digitalized glass cock pit , and heavily integrated avionics, using photonic Fly by light controls, integrated battle net, LIDAR/RADAR over the horizon RADAR and GPS accurate to with in a few hundred meters. The battle net can link up and communicate with any friendly forces in the area, as well as access instant information from ships satellites and ground sources, the canopy it self is an LCD crystal display using fiber optic wiring, it automatically tracks targets , targets the nearest enemy fighter. An axillary display is also available. The electronics package also includes auto GPS and automatic remote guidance for missiles, as well as next generation ECM and ECCM systems.
The LUK-47 is also equipped with an auto dispensing chaff and decoy system, any threat or lock on to the craft will result in automatic determination of speed, thread and position , and either recommend that an Anti radiation missile/ Active radar homing missile be used. Against a SAM site , or the system will automatically dispense chaff or a decoys. The sensors also contain Radar warning receivers good up to 500 NM or (805 KM)
Possible Armaments and missile systems Used by Tigerlan(not for sale):
The Silver strike 2 (Designed in The Fedral Union by Confederate Arms) and is a 2 meter long Dual staged Air to Air missile equipped with a chaff cluster, its sensors are upgraded LIDAR/RADAR, with the capability to home in on Passive/active radar ECM and ECCM, its is powered by liquid oxygen , and the second stage has a vectoring thrust nozzle to guide the missile. It can home in directly on aircraft using active RADAR/LIDAR, ECM or ECCM suits, it also has an optional heat seeking ability. The missile can turn and vector any witch way and has a rather long range, the silver strike 2 is a fire and forget missile system. Using the UD-101 Liquid propellant rocket engine, it is a fire and forget missile with auto tracking, and guidance.
The LUK-47 also contains the Javelin 2 missile system , it is an Air to air fire and forget more conventional medium range anti radiation missiles with LIDAR/RADAR guidance and homing capabilities, it is powered by a standard UD-51 Rocket.
The Third and final missile type is the standard AIM-102 Super sidewinder, that is a short range LIDAR/RADAR guided fire and forget missile it also have guidance and homing capabilities, it is powered by a standard UD-51 Rocket.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 22.6 m (74 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 15.16 m to 16.7 m (49 ft 9 in to 54 ft 9 in)
Height: 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 666 ft² (61.87 m²)
Empty weight: 36,100 lbs (16,375 kg)
Loaded weight: 77,162 lbs (35,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 88,184lbs (40,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Lavar Aero RM39 afterburning, thrust-vectoring turbofans with digital control
Dry thrust: 40,700 lbf each
Thrust with afterburner: 47,000 lbf each
* Thrust vectoring: 20° at 30° per second in pitch and yaw
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 3.6
Range: 3,300 km (2,050 mi)
Service ceiling: 18,000 m (59,050 ft)
Rate of climb: 230 m/s (45,300 ft/min)
Armament
Guns: 1 × 27 mm Mauser BK-27 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser_BK-27)
Missiles:6 internal, 12 underwing, and 2 wingtip (Note: The SaberFang is outfitable with most, if not all, Air to Air Missiles)
Cost to Produce:120 million
Sale Price:170 million
DPR Price: 9.4 billion
Currently Used By
The Totalitarian Socialist State of Tigerlan
The Kingdom of SaintB
The Empire of Binaria