"SR71 Blackbird" platform?

[Mgderf]

All right. All you "build" guys.

How would/could you accessorize this? How far would be TOO far, before you got into some "gray area" trouble?

How much do you want one?

RC SR-71 jet with real engines. [VIDEO]

 

[Bigum1969]

Was that in Germany?

 

[CapBuster49]

Wow thats a little nicer than my infomercial havic heli or whatever its called.

That thing could definitely be equipped with some missles..

 

[Mgderf]

Was that in Germany?

I think so. It sounded like German to me.

I would SOOO get myself in trouble with THAT!

 

[Fenway]

 

[SigSense]

That was awesome! That guy has got some skills. I remember the first time I saw a Blackbird in the flesh in '81, and fell in lust.

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

Hangar 18, I... know too little?

I always thought jet engines must be fairly difficult to build, but apparently there are a few places, such as United Nuclear, which will allow you to purchase kits.

 

[Bigum1969]

Wonder what a plane like that cost?

 

[printcraft]

I thought scale rockets were cool..... that rocks.

 

[edsinger]

that was C:O:O:L

 

[redneckmedic]

How would/could you accessorize this?

Bird Poop Bombs.... nobody would ever see it coming

 

[Mgderf]

C'mon guys. I KNOW some of your wheels are turnin'!

What kind of armament do you think that little beauty would carry?

The REAL question(s) is/are, how far could you go to arm something like this, before you get yourself into real trouble?

I'd say it was about 7-9' long, and it was surely quick! I could easily see this carrying a couple of AK's under each wing.

 

[paddling_man]

Wow... just wow.

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

C'mon guys. I KNOW some of your wheels are turnin'!

What kind of armament do you think that little beauty would carry?

The REAL question(s) is/are, how far could you go to arm something like this, before you get yourself into real trouble?

I'd say it was about 7-9' long, and it was surely quick! I could easily see this carrying a couple of AK's under each wing.

Top-of-my-head?

Cameras with bluetooth/RF transmission capability for real-time reconnaissance would be the best option.

Armament would be technically-tricky to set up, as I am not very mechanically-inclined, and creating an automated weapons system might qualify it as a trap-gun or AOW or something ridiculous... or worse.

So, probably most useful as a sweet little recon tool.

 

[printcraft]

............

Armament would be technically-tricky to set up, as I am not very mechanically-inclined, and creating an automated weapons system might qualify it as a trap-gun or AOW or something ridiculous... or worse.

Yes, that was discussed here when a gun attached a gun to a RC helicopter
with automated firing (push button) essentially creating a flying machine gun.


EDIT: can't find the discussion thread, but here are two similar threads......

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/16770-how_long_until_the_military_has_one_of_these.html


https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/52424-rc_f-22_a.html

 

[Mgderf]

Yes, that was discussed here when a gun attached a gun to a RC helicopter
with automated firing (push button) essentially creating a flying machine gun.

See, now that's what I'm talking about! I was willing to bet you would NOT be allowed to possess a "flying machine gun"!

That said, a lot of states have laws, or are pushing to adopt laws that say you can manufacture your own weapons, as long as you don't sell them, and as long as they remain on your property.

I imagine Mrs. Cravitz calling the local PD about a "flying machine gun" would be probable cause for a search, of your property, or hers!

Anyone recognize the reference?

 

[chiggins83187]

where was this thing when i flew RC??? although i probably would've been to scared to fly it.

 

[Clay]

Ive learned after a few years flying RC planes that there is no limit to what guys will do to have the biggest baddest plane in the air!

Cool thing is RC jet planes are becoming more and more common. Years ago, about the only technology available was what we called a "ducted fan", which was basically your standard RC engine, with a small fan attached, that was ducted from the front of the plane. This was able to produce enough thrust to fly the plane, but it was nothing compared to a real jet. Over the last few years, real working jet engines have become readily available, and are very reliable. You dont have to buy a kit, you can just buy the engine, bolt it in, and go. Very cool stuff!

 

[Old Syko]

Fantastic aircraft. I've flown R/C since 1975. Few years ago looked into building a similar project. 2 engines, 6" in diameter were $7,800 ea. Materials to scratch build a craft that was a bit over 6' in length came out to be about $8,000 + unknown hours to build. Decided to go a different route. Built a Cesna 310 twin instead.

BTW, mounting functional firearms on something like this is a good way to get permenant room and board someplace you don't want to go.

 

[HandK]

That was too cool! Great plane, I want one!!