Project Ares
The concept aircraft 'Ares' was originally sketched by the client in the 1950s as a mach 3 capable, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The project requirements were to produce a 3D model (intended for 3D printing) and 4K, photo realistic images suitable for printing.
Performance
- Maximum Speed: Mach 3.0
- Service Ceiling: 75,000ft
- Combat Radius: 1,200NM
Dimensions & Weights
- Length: 32.9m
- Wingspan: 17.4m
- Height: 4.6m
- Empty Weight: 20,000kg
- MTOW: 40,000kg
Propulsion
- Engines: 2x Bristol Siddeley Olympus Mk.320
- Dry Thrust: 87kN (per engine)
- Wet Thrust: 136kN (per engine)
3D CAD Model
Engineering Drawing
Scale 3D Print
A scale model was printed in four sections, using matt black PLA and completed in just 6 hours. Below you can see a side-by-side comparison photo with a 1:72 model SR-71 Blackbird, a theoretical competitior to the Ares.
