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The Type 290 Javelin borrows heavily from the Soviet Tu-22M Backfire, and is made to perform the same missions. Thus, in order to understand the Javelin, you need to understand the Tu-22M.
When the Soviet Union first put the Backfire into service in the early '70's, they responded to a NATO query concerning it's capabilities by stating that the Backfire was as a "Frontline Tactical Bomber" primarily for using conventional bombs against ground targets, with a range of appoximately 1000 miles (on internal fuel alone, with no AAR). NATO knew this didn't pass the smell test, as they observed that backfires were coastally-based (and that they were operated by the Soviet Navy, not the Air Force), carried fast missiles (which had nuclear, as well as conventional warheads), and were seen operating past 1500 miles (again, with no external fuel or AAR). In fact, NATO estimated it's range 1800-2000 miles, and NATO 3000 miles.
The Backfire turned out to be a long-ranged Maritime Strike Bomber, armed primarily with long-ranged nuclear cruise missiles, and it was an asymetrical response to US Carrier Battle Groups.
Even today the Backfire commands respect, from friend and foe alike. It is supersonic at all altitudes wit a top speed of at least Mach 2.35, carries over 20000lbs of ordnance and/or external fuel.
The Backfire uses the AS-14 Kitchen cruise missile, which has terminal guidence, sea-skimming capability, a Mach 2+ top speed, a 200-mile range, and a 2500lb conventional warhead --- or a 25kt warhead, intended to go nuclear directly against the hull of an enemy ship (!).
So, where does MY design fit in?
The Type 290 Javelin has (or rather, would have) the same flight performane of the Backfire, exept that those huge delta wings add a lot more lift, giving the Javelin a slower minimum speed than possible in the Backfire, and a much higher payload (not to mention more potential weapon stations). The wings also hold a lot of fuel, giving the Javelin a much longer range, probably more than 4500 miles.
These capabilities allow the Javelin to do a lot more than just regional maritime patrols --- it can carry huge payloads of convetional and/or nuclear ordnance, and project it's user-country's military intents far out over the open ocean, in a very short span of time.
Not that it's not perfect, though. The cockpit is painfully cramped, and the Javelin's narrow landing gear (much narrower than on the Backfire) makes taxiing difficult, and landings... interesting.
And since we're talking about the Backfire, here's a few interesting factoids...
*The Tu-22M Backfire gets it's stock number from the older Tu-22 Blinder. Although are supersonic, have VERY simalar apperances, and were designed by the same bureau, few components from the Blinder were used, and the Backfire was essentially just a "spiritual successor" to the Blinder.
*The Backfire was designated Tu-22M (after the Tu-22 Blinder) just to facilitate state funding!
*When NATO intel first saw the Backfire, they had virtually no information on it. They assumed that it used a newer stock number than the older blinder, and first designated it as the "Tu-26 Backfire" --- just to give thier bosses the impression that they knew what it was. (This was probaly done to facilitate funding, as well!)
*Four Backfires are presently on lease to the Indain Naval Air Force, probably as a stop-gap for a future, similar aircraft.
*Several former Soviet states acquired Backfires based in thier territory afer the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, however, only Russia and Ukraine own and operate backfires. (India uses them too, but those examples are "rented").
*Red China has been attempting to persuade Russia to sell them 20 Backfires, since the early '90's. The Yeltsin administration refused, but the Putin administration has re-opened the negotiations, which still continue. (This has been a very contraversial trend, as the Backfire is potentailly a "Silver Bullet" weapon --- meaning, a nation with hostile intent could spontaneously start a war if they realise one of their weapons can easily win it for them.) Red China also has a long history of reverse engineering Soviet warplanes, and building them in large numbers --- and selling them to ANYONE who forwards the cash.
*The Backfire has no western equivalent and it's replacement, the Su-34 Fullback, also replaces the Su-24 Fencer.
Sorry if that's a lot of info to digest --- I just want to make sure you all appreciate how badass my design is!
When the Soviet Union first put the Backfire into service in the early '70's, they responded to a NATO query concerning it's capabilities by stating that the Backfire was as a "Frontline Tactical Bomber" primarily for using conventional bombs against ground targets, with a range of appoximately 1000 miles (on internal fuel alone, with no AAR). NATO knew this didn't pass the smell test, as they observed that backfires were coastally-based (and that they were operated by the Soviet Navy, not the Air Force), carried fast missiles (which had nuclear, as well as conventional warheads), and were seen operating past 1500 miles (again, with no external fuel or AAR). In fact, NATO estimated it's range 1800-2000 miles, and NATO 3000 miles.
The Backfire turned out to be a long-ranged Maritime Strike Bomber, armed primarily with long-ranged nuclear cruise missiles, and it was an asymetrical response to US Carrier Battle Groups.
Even today the Backfire commands respect, from friend and foe alike. It is supersonic at all altitudes wit a top speed of at least Mach 2.35, carries over 20000lbs of ordnance and/or external fuel.
The Backfire uses the AS-14 Kitchen cruise missile, which has terminal guidence, sea-skimming capability, a Mach 2+ top speed, a 200-mile range, and a 2500lb conventional warhead --- or a 25kt warhead, intended to go nuclear directly against the hull of an enemy ship (!).
So, where does MY design fit in?
The Type 290 Javelin has (or rather, would have) the same flight performane of the Backfire, exept that those huge delta wings add a lot more lift, giving the Javelin a slower minimum speed than possible in the Backfire, and a much higher payload (not to mention more potential weapon stations). The wings also hold a lot of fuel, giving the Javelin a much longer range, probably more than 4500 miles.
These capabilities allow the Javelin to do a lot more than just regional maritime patrols --- it can carry huge payloads of convetional and/or nuclear ordnance, and project it's user-country's military intents far out over the open ocean, in a very short span of time.
Not that it's not perfect, though. The cockpit is painfully cramped, and the Javelin's narrow landing gear (much narrower than on the Backfire) makes taxiing difficult, and landings... interesting.
And since we're talking about the Backfire, here's a few interesting factoids...
*The Tu-22M Backfire gets it's stock number from the older Tu-22 Blinder. Although are supersonic, have VERY simalar apperances, and were designed by the same bureau, few components from the Blinder were used, and the Backfire was essentially just a "spiritual successor" to the Blinder.
*The Backfire was designated Tu-22M (after the Tu-22 Blinder) just to facilitate state funding!
*When NATO intel first saw the Backfire, they had virtually no information on it. They assumed that it used a newer stock number than the older blinder, and first designated it as the "Tu-26 Backfire" --- just to give thier bosses the impression that they knew what it was. (This was probaly done to facilitate funding, as well!)
*Four Backfires are presently on lease to the Indain Naval Air Force, probably as a stop-gap for a future, similar aircraft.
*Several former Soviet states acquired Backfires based in thier territory afer the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, however, only Russia and Ukraine own and operate backfires. (India uses them too, but those examples are "rented").
*Red China has been attempting to persuade Russia to sell them 20 Backfires, since the early '90's. The Yeltsin administration refused, but the Putin administration has re-opened the negotiations, which still continue. (This has been a very contraversial trend, as the Backfire is potentailly a "Silver Bullet" weapon --- meaning, a nation with hostile intent could spontaneously start a war if they realise one of their weapons can easily win it for them.) Red China also has a long history of reverse engineering Soviet warplanes, and building them in large numbers --- and selling them to ANYONE who forwards the cash.
*The Backfire has no western equivalent and it's replacement, the Su-34 Fullback, also replaces the Su-24 Fencer.
Sorry if that's a lot of info to digest --- I just want to make sure you all appreciate how badass my design is!
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Interesting design, especially with the giant wings. I can see where range is it's plus, which is great since aerial support is expensive nowadays.
But what I have to wonder is, what is this thing made of? If the wings are loaded with fuel and payload, it's gonna be pretty darn heavy on the ground. The delta wing suggests that it'll be primarily supersonic since it lacks the forward canards. All this points to a fairly sturdy frame made of some type of medium metal/alloy... which is gonna give this thing a radar cross section like like a spring garden on the radar screen lol...
Nonetheless, I like your design, although it'll require quite a spacious hanger :P
But what I have to wonder is, what is this thing made of? If the wings are loaded with fuel and payload, it's gonna be pretty darn heavy on the ground. The delta wing suggests that it'll be primarily supersonic since it lacks the forward canards. All this points to a fairly sturdy frame made of some type of medium metal/alloy... which is gonna give this thing a radar cross section like like a spring garden on the radar screen lol...
Nonetheless, I like your design, although it'll require quite a spacious hanger :P
The answers to your questions are these;
1-It's made of the same materials as the Backfire, about 60% Alluminum, 25% Stainless Steel, 10% Composites, and 5% Titanium (on the leading edges). Beyond the seams (running across the wings, partway down their length) the wings still have Titanium leading edges, but are otherwise spaced alluminum --- the wingtips are lighter tan they might appear.
2-Most of the fuel is stored in the fuselage, though the wings can carry a lot. Note the seams in the wings --- there are no internal fuel cells or hardpoints beyond them.
3-The Javelin's missions, and hence it's flight profile, requires little agility. It need so canards.
4-RCS is not a consideration in this design. The Javelin represents a design of the early 1970's, a time when the concept of "Stealth" was nothing more than wishful thinking. A coating of RAM might shrink the RCS quite a bit, though...
5-Again, note the seams in the wings --- they fold up! When pivoted in, the Javelin's wingspan becomes less than that of the Backfire, with it's wings swept back. A hanger that can barely fit 2 backfires can easily fit 3 Javelins.
Also, taxiing with the wings folded means less chance of the Javelin tipping over before getting to the runway, and a shoter span that won't hit things that the extended wings would otherwise collide with --- like a full fuel tanker.
1-It's made of the same materials as the Backfire, about 60% Alluminum, 25% Stainless Steel, 10% Composites, and 5% Titanium (on the leading edges). Beyond the seams (running across the wings, partway down their length) the wings still have Titanium leading edges, but are otherwise spaced alluminum --- the wingtips are lighter tan they might appear.
2-Most of the fuel is stored in the fuselage, though the wings can carry a lot. Note the seams in the wings --- there are no internal fuel cells or hardpoints beyond them.
3-The Javelin's missions, and hence it's flight profile, requires little agility. It need so canards.
4-RCS is not a consideration in this design. The Javelin represents a design of the early 1970's, a time when the concept of "Stealth" was nothing more than wishful thinking. A coating of RAM might shrink the RCS quite a bit, though...
5-Again, note the seams in the wings --- they fold up! When pivoted in, the Javelin's wingspan becomes less than that of the Backfire, with it's wings swept back. A hanger that can barely fit 2 backfires can easily fit 3 Javelins.
Also, taxiing with the wings folded means less chance of the Javelin tipping over before getting to the runway, and a shoter span that won't hit things that the extended wings would otherwise collide with --- like a full fuel tanker.
Like the others, I'm going to point out the similarity to Avro's Vulcan. However, from your description, the Javelin (nice play on the B-1B Lancer, BTW) is a much smaller craft than the strategic Vulcan. Much faster, too. :P Plus the angle of sweep on the wings changes in a fashion that almost reverses the Vulcan's leading edge design. Very interesting, and remarkably plausible. Just make sure the vertical stabilizer is large enough to keep it going straight at the lower-left corner of the envelope (low altitude, low speed, high AoA because of the delta wing). :P
Thanks for the compliments.
Also keep in mind that Red China, with or without Tu-22Ms, already has a Kuznetsov-class carrier (presently being re-fitted with Chinese weapons and/or sensors) and some 50 Su-33 Sea Flankers to use on it. Keep in mind thatthe only purpose of the Su-33's existance is to fly off of a carrier --- Red China already has 30+ Su-27s 200-400 J-11s (license-built Su-27s), and 40 Su-30MKs.
Also keep in mind that Red China, with or without Tu-22Ms, already has a Kuznetsov-class carrier (presently being re-fitted with Chinese weapons and/or sensors) and some 50 Su-33 Sea Flankers to use on it. Keep in mind thatthe only purpose of the Su-33's existance is to fly off of a carrier --- Red China already has 30+ Su-27s 200-400 J-11s (license-built Su-27s), and 40 Su-30MKs.
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