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==The FU-29K Scorpion== | ==The FU-29K Scorpion== | ||
| − | The FU-29K, also known as the "Smart FUK" was the first unmanned aircraft designed by Phoenix Dynamix. It is inspired by the Grumman X-29. | + | The FU-29K, also known as the "Smart FUK" was the first unmanned aircraft designed by Phoenix Dynamix. It is inspired by the Grumman X-29. The FU-29K Scorpion, Lovingly referred to as the "Smart FUK" by its operators, is a remotely piloted fully-featured UCAV that has been designed for the air-to-air role. Based on the Grumman X-29, it is extremely maneuverable and uses many advanced systems including all-moving canards,a four way thrust vectoring cowling mounted on the afterburner, wing warping "flapilerons" (uses wing-twisting instead of ailerons)and a vortex air-flow control system in the nose allowing more controllable supersonic turns and up to a 45 degree angle of attack. |
| + | Also the airframe has been hardened to allow up to 15G turns and ACM(Aerial Combat Maneuvers). Since there is no pilot onboard, turns over 9G, the current human limit, are possible giving this aircraft the distinct advantage over any human piloted aircraft.The aircraft also has in-flight re-fuel capability. | ||
| + | The FU-29K is piloted by an operator in a small flight simulator with wrap-around video screen, a HUD and 4 Head-Down displays. Simple flight and weapons controls along with hydraulic lifts in the seat to allow intuitive pilot response. The control units can be placed anywhere with satellites linkage ,they can be operated from almost anywhere in the world. | ||
| + | ===Specifications=== | ||
| + | :'''Length''': 49 feet | ||
| + | :'''Wing Span''': 27.2 feet | ||
| + | :'''Power Plant''': 1 Phoenix Dynamix F406-PD-201E producing 17,500 lbs of thrust. | ||
| + | :'''Empty weight''': 13,400 pounds, | ||
| + | :'''Takeoff weight''': 18,000 pounds. | ||
| + | :'''Service Ceiling''': 50,000 feet, | ||
| + | :'''Maximum Speed''': Mach 1.98 | ||
| + | ===Weapons=== | ||
| + | :2 20mm guns and 12 missile hardpoints | ||
| + | ===Electronics and Countermeasures=== | ||
| + | :360 degree Enhanced resolution video cameras w/ night vision + FLIR systems | ||
| + | :Gun sight w/ 100X optical zoom | ||
| + | :3D digital video array around "cockpit" area | ||
| + | :Fly-By-Wire CPU | ||
| + | :Flight Stabilization CPU | ||
| + | :UHF, VHF, Direct Microwave, Laser and SATCOM communications systems | ||
| + | :GPS reciever | ||
| + | :2 Redundant Flight-Data receiver/transmitter modules | ||
===FU-29N=== | ===FU-29N=== | ||
| − | Navalized | + | Navalized variant outfitted for carrier operations |
==The F-29X Scorpion II== | ==The F-29X Scorpion II== | ||
| − | + | The F-29X is a bigger, manned version of the FU-29K. Aside from being bigger, the largest differnce is the inclusion of 2 engines feeding a single vectored exhaust port. It also carries a slightly smaller armament, only 10 missiles and 1 25mm gun. | |
| + | ===Specifications=== | ||
| + | :'''Length''':51.2 feet | ||
| + | :'''Wing Span''': 30 feet | ||
| + | :'''Power Plant''': 2 PD-RK-5301 after burning turbofans feeding single vectored thrust nozzle | ||
| + | :'''Service Celing''': 53,000 feet, | ||
| + | :'''Maximum Speed''': Mach 1.9+ | ||
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Revision as of 16:09, 25 February 2007
The F-29 Scorpion series encompasses two distinct aircraft that each have multiple versions.
Contents
The FU-29K Scorpion
The FU-29K, also known as the "Smart FUK" was the first unmanned aircraft designed by Phoenix Dynamix. It is inspired by the Grumman X-29. The FU-29K Scorpion, Lovingly referred to as the "Smart FUK" by its operators, is a remotely piloted fully-featured UCAV that has been designed for the air-to-air role. Based on the Grumman X-29, it is extremely maneuverable and uses many advanced systems including all-moving canards,a four way thrust vectoring cowling mounted on the afterburner, wing warping "flapilerons" (uses wing-twisting instead of ailerons)and a vortex air-flow control system in the nose allowing more controllable supersonic turns and up to a 45 degree angle of attack. Also the airframe has been hardened to allow up to 15G turns and ACM(Aerial Combat Maneuvers). Since there is no pilot onboard, turns over 9G, the current human limit, are possible giving this aircraft the distinct advantage over any human piloted aircraft.The aircraft also has in-flight re-fuel capability. The FU-29K is piloted by an operator in a small flight simulator with wrap-around video screen, a HUD and 4 Head-Down displays. Simple flight and weapons controls along with hydraulic lifts in the seat to allow intuitive pilot response. The control units can be placed anywhere with satellites linkage ,they can be operated from almost anywhere in the world.
Specifications
- Length: 49 feet
- Wing Span: 27.2 feet
- Power Plant: 1 Phoenix Dynamix F406-PD-201E producing 17,500 lbs of thrust.
- Empty weight: 13,400 pounds,
- Takeoff weight: 18,000 pounds.
- Service Ceiling: 50,000 feet,
- Maximum Speed: Mach 1.98
Weapons
- 2 20mm guns and 12 missile hardpoints
Electronics and Countermeasures
- 360 degree Enhanced resolution video cameras w/ night vision + FLIR systems
- Gun sight w/ 100X optical zoom
- 3D digital video array around "cockpit" area
- Fly-By-Wire CPU
- Flight Stabilization CPU
- UHF, VHF, Direct Microwave, Laser and SATCOM communications systems
- GPS reciever
- 2 Redundant Flight-Data receiver/transmitter modules
FU-29N
Navalized variant outfitted for carrier operations
The F-29X Scorpion II
The F-29X is a bigger, manned version of the FU-29K. Aside from being bigger, the largest differnce is the inclusion of 2 engines feeding a single vectored exhaust port. It also carries a slightly smaller armament, only 10 missiles and 1 25mm gun.
Specifications
- Length:51.2 feet
- Wing Span: 30 feet
- Power Plant: 2 PD-RK-5301 after burning turbofans feeding single vectored thrust nozzle
- Service Celing: 53,000 feet,
- Maximum Speed: Mach 1.9+
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