lantinian
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Hi All,
I have read in several places that the USAF had discuses the posibility of a forth version called F-35D:
Here is the reference:
http://savage-comedy.com/_F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter
One option discussed and discarded was a fourth, F-35D, variant that would have a different propulsion system to increase emphasis on STOL capability over that of VTOL, a larger wing to allow more fuel, an interior cannon (as opposed to the USMC external gun pod), and changes to in-flight refueling (sacrificing compatibility with Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers, which only use the flying boom in-flight refueling system, but not the KC-10 Extender).
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/fighter/f35/
F-35D (?) Proposed model for the USAF similar to the F-35B but emphasizing short-takeoff and landing (STOL) rather than STOVL operations, would feature a revised propulsion arrangement based on the General Electric F136 engine and use the larger wing of the F-35C to increase fuel capacity and range, also to be equipped with an internal cannon and an Air Force-style refueling probe; USAF expressed interest in over 200 of this variant for close air support but it was quickly cancelled due to increased development costs and reduced commonality with the F-35B
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I have used the parts from all tree versions of the F-35 to make the “D” model on Photoshop
Here are the features of the design so far.
- Fuselage from F-35B
- Wings from F-35C, however folding mechanism was removed to reduce weight and increase wing caring capacity (not sure about this change)
- Roll control ducts are removed (not visible but obviou as we have a new wing and the aircraft will not have to hover)
While I was preparing that post I realized that I have to do the following changes in my next post as well .
- Air Force-style refueling probe added from F-35A
- Internal gun from F-35A
Should I keep the fins are from the F-35A?( I am not sure if I should add bigger fins from the “C” model)
Any other suggestions?
lantinian
I have read in several places that the USAF had discuses the posibility of a forth version called F-35D:
Here is the reference:
http://savage-comedy.com/_F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter
One option discussed and discarded was a fourth, F-35D, variant that would have a different propulsion system to increase emphasis on STOL capability over that of VTOL, a larger wing to allow more fuel, an interior cannon (as opposed to the USMC external gun pod), and changes to in-flight refueling (sacrificing compatibility with Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers, which only use the flying boom in-flight refueling system, but not the KC-10 Extender).
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/fighter/f35/
F-35D (?) Proposed model for the USAF similar to the F-35B but emphasizing short-takeoff and landing (STOL) rather than STOVL operations, would feature a revised propulsion arrangement based on the General Electric F136 engine and use the larger wing of the F-35C to increase fuel capacity and range, also to be equipped with an internal cannon and an Air Force-style refueling probe; USAF expressed interest in over 200 of this variant for close air support but it was quickly cancelled due to increased development costs and reduced commonality with the F-35B
.......
I have used the parts from all tree versions of the F-35 to make the “D” model on Photoshop
Here are the features of the design so far.
- Fuselage from F-35B
- Wings from F-35C, however folding mechanism was removed to reduce weight and increase wing caring capacity (not sure about this change)
- Roll control ducts are removed (not visible but obviou as we have a new wing and the aircraft will not have to hover)
While I was preparing that post I realized that I have to do the following changes in my next post as well .
- Air Force-style refueling probe added from F-35A
- Internal gun from F-35A
Should I keep the fins are from the F-35A?( I am not sure if I should add bigger fins from the “C” model)
Any other suggestions?
lantinian