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LL-2022B by Taxon Lazar
The Taxon-Lazar Spaceworks LL-2022 heavy reconnaissance/strike starfighter first entered regular service over the planet Bianka IV in the Systar system in early 2019. This picture shows the never-produced LL-2022B concept, which aimed to improve the ship's swooshydynamics by cutting down the rear fuselage and increasing the rake angle of the bottom windscreen.
Regrettably, Madsen engineers had to introduce several structural compromises to achieve the swooshydynamics goals. The large canted fin pods were only attached by four studs each on the "B" model, and the "A" model's large and well-equipped cockpit was replaced by a cramped space that was heavily reliant on holographic "hard light" controls and even seats. The crew member in the front seat was supported by straps over his boots and force fields beneath his derriere. While the crew member in the back seat had a solid panel beneath his derriere, its attachment to the rear bulkhead of the cockpit was so flimsy that it, too, required supporting force fields during takeoff, landing, and combat maneuvers. The large, sturdy rear landing gear were replaced by small solid tires, and the forward landing gear was moved so far aft that stability and handling during takeoff, landing, and taxi were severely compromised.
Because of these compromises, it is unlikely that the LL-2022B will ever be produced.
The original is a stunning build by Taxon Lazar. I have no idea how it's put together, but it looks fantastic. I'm not sure my version would hold together very well if built in real life.
Original here -
www.flickr.com/photos/150674552@N07/46731750111/in/datepo...
LL-2022B by Taxon Lazar
The Taxon-Lazar Spaceworks LL-2022 heavy reconnaissance/strike starfighter first entered regular service over the planet Bianka IV in the Systar system in early 2019. This picture shows the never-produced LL-2022B concept, which aimed to improve the ship's swooshydynamics by cutting down the rear fuselage and increasing the rake angle of the bottom windscreen.
Regrettably, Madsen engineers had to introduce several structural compromises to achieve the swooshydynamics goals. The large canted fin pods were only attached by four studs each on the "B" model, and the "A" model's large and well-equipped cockpit was replaced by a cramped space that was heavily reliant on holographic "hard light" controls and even seats. The crew member in the front seat was supported by straps over his boots and force fields beneath his derriere. While the crew member in the back seat had a solid panel beneath his derriere, its attachment to the rear bulkhead of the cockpit was so flimsy that it, too, required supporting force fields during takeoff, landing, and combat maneuvers. The large, sturdy rear landing gear were replaced by small solid tires, and the forward landing gear was moved so far aft that stability and handling during takeoff, landing, and taxi were severely compromised.
Because of these compromises, it is unlikely that the LL-2022B will ever be produced.
The original is a stunning build by Taxon Lazar. I have no idea how it's put together, but it looks fantastic. I'm not sure my version would hold together very well if built in real life.
Original here -
www.flickr.com/photos/150674552@N07/46731750111/in/datepo...