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Ornithopter PoC

13.8k Griffon1  2.6 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Griffon1's A-74

(Just a filler upload for today to show I'm not dead.)
Here it is, just bird wings slapped onto a jet body.

I knew it was definitely possible to make ornithopters in SP, but here is my second (we dont talk about the first) attempt to create a functional ornithopter.
It controls pretty well, and flies very easily.
Oh yeah, it is a little hard to take off from the ground... I'll provide instructions later.
Otherwise, it has a realistic flapping motion for the wings, and throttle controls the power behind each flap.
There's also a small jet engine to help with acceleration, but its not too powerful.
At 0%, it allows you to glide, still easy to control and will settle at around 64 mph without input. Not sure why that is.
It's fun to fly! very arcade-y. just roll to turn and pitch to... pitch.

For the takeoff, pitch the nose all the way up, then increase the throttle SLOWLY to 50%. At around 60 mph, increase throttle to 100% and lift off the ground

Or you can just hit 100 right away and slam the wings into the ground. Your choice.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor A-74
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 57.1ft (17.4m)
  • Length 40.5ft (12.4m)
  • Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,748lbs (1,700kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,971lbs (1,801kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.636
  • Wing Loading 0.9lbs/ft2 (4.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,517.8ft2 (419.7m2)
  • Drag Points 1295

Parts

  • Number of Parts 43
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 391