Scaled Composites model 151

[wet linden]

The Scales Composites model 151, Agile Responsive Effective Support, otherwise known as ARES is "a full-scale proof-of-concept demonstrator that was developed as a concept in support of a U.S. Army request for a Low Cost Battlefield Attack Aircraft (LCBAA). The LCBAA design goals were low-altitude, anti-tank, battlefield support with long endurance, and capable of operating outside of improved airfields environment." As stated by Scaled Composites on their official page for the plane at: https://scaled.com/portfolio/ares/

The stats:
Speed: 466MPH (404.9 Knots)

Range: 684-690 Miles, depending on source.

Ceiling: 35,000 feet

For further information on size and specifications please refer to my sources:
https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.php?aircraft_id=1767

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaled_Composites_ARES

https://scaled.com/portfolio/ares/

[ivory sigil]

Most symmetrical scaled composites plane

[wet linden]

They were so close

"We want to reduce drag but the engine needs an intake"

"Put it in sideways? Great idea!"

[deft bear]

what in the a-10 is this

[brisk dove]

took a page out of the firefly i see

lmao

[muted grove]

the rutan spirit is still there

[cunning canopy]

[humble wasp]

fr lmao

[lapis orchid]

@sharp bloom

[sharp bloom]

[lapis orchid]

i thought you liked scaled composites

[lofty spear]

😭 why's the intake only on one side 😭

[wet linden]

Aerodynamic minmaxxing

Only one intake for one engine equals less drag, versus a split intake for one engine

Also allows you to make more space for avionics or whatever else you want.