U-16

Eddie M. · October 27, 2005, 02:23:37 PM

From Frankenworks, a division of Hybrids"R"Us, I present the prototype high altitude recon aircraft of the near future. The U-16 FalconGaze. More pix soon...
Eddie

Julhelm · October 27, 2005, 02:38:55 PM

Looking cool. Wouldn't it be kind of fuel-inefficient though?

The Rat · October 27, 2005, 04:15:56 PM

QuoteLooking cool. Wouldn't it be kind of fuel-inefficient though?

Nope, shouldn't be. Those big high-aspect ratio wings give it tons of lift, it hops off the ground in a very short run, climbs like rocket. I would perhaps extend the fuselage a bit to accomodate more fuel for long-range overflights, but I like what I see so far!

I've got similar plans for an old Aurora CF-100, back story is already finished, just looking for time and room.

cthulhu77 · October 27, 2005, 05:11:48 PM

super coolness !!!!!

Tophe · October 27, 2005, 08:00:32 PM

Very nice T-tail F-16, different from JHM's F-16T

Just a question, would this U-16 still be supersonic or becoming subsonic?

mwf4nut · October 27, 2005, 08:00:32 PM

Eddie, are those U-2 wings? I've got a U-2 sitting on the shelf that is just itching to donate wings to an F-16. I loke the look! Keep 'em coming............Mark

anthonyp · October 27, 2005, 08:21:48 PM

What ya gonna paint it as? The standard black, or the old, yet more attractive aluminum?

Can't wait to see this one finished. I'm slowly coming to really appreciate T-tails... I'M SEEING THE LIGHT!!!

Eddie M. · October 27, 2005, 08:22:13 PM

QuoteI would perhaps extend the fuselage a bit to accomodate more fuel for long-range overflights, but I like what I see so far!

I liked your idea, so I "borrowed" it.

B) I used a section out of a B-58 nuke for the added section.

mwf4nut,
Those are pieces of thick Evergreen sheet plastic that I cut myself.
Tophe,
I'm thinking it's gonna be subsonic, unless the thin atmosphere would allow supersonic flight with out ripping those big, fat wings off.

Any engineers want to add to that?

Thanks to all for the interest in this new endevour. B)
Eddie

BlackOps · October 27, 2005, 08:24:41 PM

Neato! Always the innovator

Jeff G.

lancer · October 28, 2005, 01:30:20 AM

Looking bloody good as usual Eddie.

The Rat · October 28, 2005, 02:52:49 AM

Quote
QuoteI would perhaps extend the fuselage a bit to accomodate more fuel for long-range overflights, but I like what I see so far!

I liked your idea, so I "borrowed" it. B) I used a section out of a B-58 nuke for the added section.

Cool by me Eddie! That's what this board is all about, sharing ideas and watching as they come to fruition.

nev · October 28, 2005, 08:56:21 AM

Oh yes, she looks much better with the fuselage plug

retro_seventies · October 28, 2005, 09:51:32 AM

Looking great Eddie - always one of those areas that intrigued me since i was a kid and found out that u-2 was really a starfighter....

spent many hours over the years doing plans for others - U-8 crusaders, U-7 corsairs, a U-5 tiger....

QuoteI've got similar plans for an old Aurora CF-100, back story is already finished, just looking for time and room

one of those too ratty, although i'm sure that yours would look at least million times better than mine would, if i ever built it.

John Howling Mouse · October 29, 2005, 12:35:32 PM

Geez, Eddie: CALL me next time you post a new idea! I've had my head buried in boring real life stuff and nearly missed this.

And it's a T-TAIL, too.

Ahhhhhh!!!!

The Rat · October 30, 2005, 12:25:17 AM

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QuoteI've got similar plans for an old Aurora CF-100, back story is already finished, just looking for time and room

one of those too ratty, although i'm sure that yours would look at least million times better than mine would, if i ever built it.

Flattery will get you everywhere, check your letterbox for an envelope of beer.

Don't sell yourself short though. If you saw my stuff up close in the flesh you would understand why I love the tiny scales - I can get away with not detailing!