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Not good, the only advantage is storage compactness but disadvantage is transitions can turn out to be problematic. You can remove the wings for compactness instead and transition only in pitch axis for better reliability.I find this concept a great idea that could be implemented on larger aircraft if stable enough.
"transitions can turn out to be problematic"Not good, the only advantage is storage compactness but disadvantage is transitions can turn out to be problematic. You can remove the wings for compactness instead and transition only in pitch axis for better reliability.
Transition in 2 axes doubles the risk of complications and failure. Too much pain for no remarkable gain."transitions can turn out to be problematic"
Hence the "if stable enough" part.
"You can remove the wings for compactness"
Takes a lot longer though.
I think the 1st prototype of TB-3 doesn't seem to have the foldable hinges on the wings. PT-2 clearly has them.
Last part Akinci with tail number S53...
Damn!test flight 31.
While I like and agree with the first concept, I think this is pretty pointless and a waste of resources when everyone and their mums seem to have manpads. And not just manpads, but systems like Iran's 358 missile will become more available as well.2) A low flying A10 or SU-25-like CAS drone:
There's a constant battle between weapons designed to destroy vehicles and countermeasures... Whilst I agree that both ground and air vehicles, especially helicopters are more susceptible than ever before, they aren't going anywhere.While I like and agree with the first concept, I think this is pretty pointless and a waste of resources when everyone and their mums seem to have manpads. And not just manpads, but systems like Iran's 358 missile will become more available as well.
To save cost on 50k missiles you'd be risking several millions worth drone. Warfare has moved on from A 10 and its kind of close air support, there is no need to go back in time.
Kızılelma spotted at 1:14test flight 31.