FV-1 Raphide | Multirole Fighter Aircraft
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The FV-1 Raphide. A multi-role, supersonic, fighter type aircraft.
[b]History and Development of this aircraft:[/b]
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The FV-1 Rapide (Fighter like Vehicle - 1) is a multipurpose aircraft, specifically designed for aerial combat and surface strike. The FV-1 is based on the F-22 Raptor, including its profile, maneuverability, and other key functionalities. Although I would have made a direct replica, making replicas in Stormworks is tedious and limiting. This mindset is also encouraged by Alternative’s choice to not make direct replicas.
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The FV-1 Raphide's development started around 1 1/2 years ago in the summer of 2024. Before then, the last time I released a manned craft was 2 years prior to that. This project was meant to teach me about "modern" jet tech within the game, and it led to a long lasting development of innovation and challenges. Since the start of development, I worked on and off to make the FV-1 an aircraft that is fun to fly and hopefully isn't cope (you can be the judge of that).
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In the middle of the FV-1's development, Alternative Industries entered into a prototype aircraft contest, and using the technology already developed in the FV-1, the FV-4 was produced within the span of 2 months. The FV-4 boasted a top speed of around 500 m/s, and an impressive range, all while housing 3 internal hardpoints.
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Two variations of the FV-1 are planned to be made in the future, including a bomber type variant, and another that is currently classified.
[b]Specification:[/b]
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- Crew Capacity: 1
- Length: 21.5m
- Wingspan: 14.25m
- Height: 5.25m
- Standard Mass: 23,057 units
- Empty Mass: Soon to be defined
- Fuel Capacity: 7218.75 Liters
- Range: Over 100km
- Speed: Around 450 m/s
- Weapons: Rotary gun w/ 450 rounds
- Hardpoints: 6 external hardpoints, 2 side internal hardpoints, and 2-6 center internal hardpoints (2 3x3 (limited length) or 6 1x3 (limited length)). See Hardpoints section in the documentation for more information.
- Flight Ceiling: 20,000m
- Cost: $153,108
- Performance Impact: Medium-High Ranges
[b]Features:[/b]
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- Fully automatic central weapon bays. Can support 6 3x1 weapons or 2 3x3 weapons.
- Fully automatic side weapon bays. Can support 2 1x1 weapons.
- Mouse fly control
- Precision guidance mode
- Fuel pylon support (very good)
- Adaptive maneuverability based on aircraft speed
- NNTC aircraft systems suite
- Visual gun leading calculator
- Moving elevators and thrust vectoring exhaust
[b]Aircraft Documentation:[/b]
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Documentation on the FV-1 is to be released soon. The aircraft documentation will detail how many custom system (of my making) work, and other details that may be helpful to know if you decide to fly this aircraft a lot, modify it in any way, or use any ideas to improve you own creations (without outright stealing my mechanisms). If you would like to know anything about the aircraft before then, please contact me.
[b]Credits:[/b]
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thatcoolcat1 - NNTC Gyro V2, NNTC-Link, boat load of menu micros, 9X, AIM-120C Base
anonsandwich - EHCS, HEVS heads-up display, Fuel Pylons
Space - AIM-120C Drop Version
ina213 - Cannon Trajectory Computer HMD
MumenR - Artificial Horizon HMD
Just-EmSee - Radar HMD
CaptKila & WH1T3_No1SE - General Radio
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Beta Testers: 6bookworm (SodaDone), redneck_mo (Redneck)
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Please contact me if:
- I accidentally excluded you and you want to be credited
- you want your work to be removed from this creation
- you want your name to be removed from this list
- you have any concerns or comments
[b]Notable Issues:[/b]
- Landing gear and internal bay may get stuck when under Gs.
- Internal bay may get stuck randomly on use.
- Flying at full speed too long can disrupt the pressure in the fuel system, which will choke the engine.
- Because of the way the fuel system is designed and Stormwork’s poor pressure/fluid simulation, the fuel reading is never absolutely accurate.
[b]- Do Not Re-upload This Creation or Any Original Parts Without My Permission -[/b]
If you want to see my other projects, or if you want to contact me, join the Alternative Industries SW discord server or DM me on discord:
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Salutations, I bid you adiue!
