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Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: aircraft
• Part Count: 69
• Mods: 4
• KSP: 1.12.3

Mods

• B9 Aerospace Parts Pack
• BDArmory for Runway Project
• Infernal Robotics - Next
• Squad (stock)

Description

P-06 Claymore is a drone fighter notable for its variable-sweep wings.

Armaments

• USAF airborne laser
• 6 AIM-9 missiles
• 2 AIM-120 missiles
• Inline Radome
• Flares and chaff
• Radar jammer

Wing configurations

Configurations of the craft’s wings have some minor differences: forward-swept wings allow the craft to use wing-mounted air intakes, while backward-swept wings generate more lift. Other than that, variable wing geometry of P-06 is just an interesting design choice.

Takeoff tips

Claymore’s takeoff speed depends on the craft’s current wing geometry. For forward-swept wings, it’s ~110m/s; for conventional swept wings, it’s ~90m/s. You should have no problems flying it, as both configurations are farily stable in flight. Yes, the wings can wobble a bit during high-g turns, but that (hopefully) shouldn’t affect anything.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.12.3.