Boeing F/A-181E Black Wasp II G1R
"The Stealth Tactical Fighter Fiction Has Just Become a Parkjet Reality"
Forewords
The F/A-181 Black Wasp II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed primarily as an air-superiority fighter, but also has ground attack capabilities. Its additional external hardpoints enable the aircraft to carry a wide variety of weapons configurations. The Black Wasp is fitted with the required equipment for carrier operations.
At a glance, the Black Wasp II resembles some lines from well known F-18 Super Hornet and F-22 Lightning II. However, the overall size of the Black Wasp is larger than the Super Hornet.
At a glance, the Black Wasp II resembles some lines from well known F-18 Super Hornet and F-22 Lightning II. However, the overall size of the Black Wasp is larger than the Super Hornet.
The Design Phase
Having the experience of designing the F/A-18 Super Hornet G1R surely gave the advantage of what challenges to expect, in designing the Black Wasp. however, there are some substantial difference when the 2 were compared. Specially the airfoil. But the challenges we encountered, surely injected new knowledge to ourselves as each challenge was clearly overcome.
The Prototypes
Jeff Reimer built the first prototype. It's having gorgeously stunning look. Jeff was also experimented with 2 tractor motors in front of the engine tubes and one on the end of the fuselage. He's using tiny quad copter motors and it seems to be delivering more than enough thrust.
The Flight
Each maiden flights confirmed how well the PI A-10 G1R flies. When inheriting the scale lines from the real A-10, it seemed like this PI parkjet design is inheriting the flight envelope of the real A-10 as well. It didn't stop to amaze us how beautiful this plane on the ground and in the air as well.
Highlights
We could say that we managed to survive the most challenging design phase for us to come up with this parkjet design. :
- True scale lines with dihedral canards.
- True airfoil wings.
- Incredibly stable when airborne. Thanks to its big area of vertical stabilizer.
Notes on Setup
Below are the recommendation setup for this parkjet to get the most joy and fun, in flying it.
- Turnigy 2826 2200KV as standard motor that will not break the budget and is still being able to fly fast. If you want to fly faster, a DYS BE2208-7 2600KV or Sunnysky X2208-7 2600KV II motor will give the most punch out of the power setup and still give exceptional flight time.
- ESC: 40A Brushless ESC for casual flying. If you love WOTS, then go for 50A ESC. This ensures the ESC will stay cool.
- 1,800mah 3S 30C or 35C battery. The weight of this battery match the stock CG. It will give around 10 mins flight time as well on mix punches of throttle.
"A smart choice for a delta wing parkjet, that will deliver tons of excitements to builders/flyers."
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