*Press space or use arrow keys to switch slides* Overview: The Rhodanian RD60 [translation not available] is a long-range military cargo/tanker jet. It utilizes a blended wing-body design, providing it increased aerodynamics and fuel efficiency over a traditional tubular fuselage aircraft. Its wide lifting body allows for streamlined water landings and takeoffs (although this feature is negligible as less than 25% of Rhodan's land mass is covered by water). The RD60 has 2 models, with their primary differences being engine types and orbital capability. A-Model: The RD60-A utilizes two air-breathing rocket engines and can, in special situations, reach LRO (Low Rhodan Orbit). It is mainly intended for long-range suborbital flight but can be adapted for fully atmospheric flights if needed. Its underside is mostly but not fully heat-shielded, meaning it must make relatively slow re-entries compared to other sub-orbital craft. B-Model: The RD60-B possesses two turbofan engines as opposed to the standard air-breathing rockets. It cannot exit the atmosphere; however it can make much longer atmospheric flights and has a larger cargo capacity compared to the RD60-A. It has no heat-shielding and as a result of this is very light.
So... much... text... Sorry about that. Heavy inspiration from the US Air Force blended wing-body aircraft project.
