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New: Spaceplane Challenge! [ALL DECEMBER!!]

13.9k CanofBeans  7.5 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on CanofBeans's Shinely Co. Hy.Vi.06-534 ArchAngel-Class Starfighter

CHALLENGE TIME
Okay, I know that I have done this before, but, I wanted to do it again 'cause no one participated. So the goal of this challenge is to make a multi-stage space plane that can reach a certain altitude. You'll post your planes and link 'em to this post and then when the deadline is reached, I will judge each plane and create a new forum post announcing the winners! I'd like a lot of both high and low-ranking players to participate so step right on up! Use this plane as an example!
DA RULEZ:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Only XML modded fuel tanks allowed. XML can be used for aesthetic purposes.-Must be multi-stage. EX: Boosters first then detach, Main engines second then detach from the plane, and plane's engines third. You can have as many stages as you want.-Must be original-Must reach an altitude over 125,000 feet-Most importantly, have fun!

JUDGING GUIDELINES:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Posts will be scored out of twenty points
-/5 for number of stages; does it have three or more stages.
-/5 for maneuverability; does the plane itself fly well?
-/5 for visual appeal; how cool does it look?
-/5 for max ceiling; can it reach 125,000 feet?
Bonus will be awarded!

REWARDS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1st: 15 upvotes
-2nd: 10 upvotes
-3rd: 5 upvotes
-all participants: 1 upvote
DEADLINE:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deadline is this thanksgiving, Dec. 31st

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.707
  • Wing Loading 58.5lbs/ft2 (285.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 314.9ft2 (29.3m2)
  • Drag Points 22124

Parts

  • Number of Parts 73
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 522
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    @Testin123 @InternationalAircraftCompany @DestinyAviation @WEAPONSMITH just reminding you all!

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    No part limit, sir. @Testin123

    7.4 years ago
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    8,433 Testin123

    @CanofBeans Howdy. Was wond'rin what the part limit was.

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    Ok. @InternationalAircraftCompany

    7.4 years ago
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    No, I mean that I'll put the spaceplane on my rocket. @CanofBeans

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    Ok! @DestinyAviation

    7.4 years ago
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    I will participate, but I haven't decided on a good design yet. I'll keep thinking!

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    @InternationalAircraftCompany spaceplane, not rocket, my friend.

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    @WEAPONSMITH Anything XML except engines are okay.

    7.4 years ago
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    I'll put it on my rocket.
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/qyPh2C/I-MADE-A-ROCKET

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    @DestinyAviation @WEAPONSMITH The deadline is extended! Build away!

    7.4 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    @InternationalAircraftCompany i'm extending the deadline

    7.4 years ago
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    @WEAPONSMITH

    7.4 years ago
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    Aww.. It's over.

    7.4 years ago
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    I might join in on this. I'll have to see if I can design a working spaceplane. @CanofBeans

    7.5 years ago
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    13.9k CanofBeans

    @BaconAircraft can you spotlight for more people to see?

    7.5 years ago