The Swan

The Swan is a one-man swing-wing space ship.

Model 1

• The Swan
• In battle mode.
• Wings set for dogfight (or hangar).
• The cockpit detatches for special missions.

Model 2

• The Swan

I put too much volume on this version.

Model 3

Now I've removed much of the bulk from model 2, but it's far from finished.

Swan IV

It works! It works!

T mode is used for long-distance, high-speed travel, since the interaction of the three engines in this closer configuration gives a higher effective propulsion force.

In E mode the engines are spaced further apart. This gives much better manouverability than T mode.

The detatched cockpit.

Cockpit dock.

• Main view (E-shape)
• T-shape
• Engines
• Front view
• Detached cockpit

I decided to change the wing construction, so I wouldn't need two micro motors. I use three conventional cone engines for propulsion (one of them is used to swing the wings).

I've made the cockpit slightly larger, and added a set of front "stabilizers".

The scientific instrumentation consists of a six-knob antennae, and six star field cameras.

I use two tandem accelerators, and a few lasers to scare of bandits.