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Independence Day - Alien Fighter

13.9k ABC123  9.1 years ago
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From the 1996 film Independence Day, this is one of the space fighters used by the alien invaders. I think it turned out decent, not great. It can (barely) take off and fly, though not especially well. The CoL is slightly off-center due to a glitch. Aircraft does NOT come equipped with the ability shoot "that green sh*t", so if you want to gun down Will Smith's F-18, you'll have to add your own weapons. Detach gear with 1. Disclaimer: I used a modified fuel tank to shift the CoM; I couldn't get it to fly without it. Hope you like it!

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
  • Length 31.0ft (9.5m)
  • Height 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 13,789lbs (6,255kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,203lbs (9,617kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.119
  • Wing Loading 17.1lbs/ft2 (83.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,237.9ft2 (115.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5957

Parts

  • Number of Parts 163
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 461
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    13.9k ABC123
    @Wakescar Thanks a lot!
    9.1 years ago
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    32.7k Wakescar
    Looks terrifying. I love it
    9.1 years ago
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    13.9k ABC123
    @hypnotoad haha, thank you, but that's certainly untrue. Your stuff is very unique, you surely would have been noticed regardless!
    9.1 years ago
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    38.7k hypnotoad
    @ABC123 also, as you know sir I am indebted to you for your origional red stable plane that got me started here. :)
    9.1 years ago
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    38.7k hypnotoad
    @ABC123 any time sir
    9.1 years ago
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    13.9k ABC123
    @hypnotoad Thank you. You are too kind, as always
    9.1 years ago
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    38.7k hypnotoad
    Superb, really excellent job here chap. Really appreciate your design. And for what control and stability issues this design would represent to me to sort out, you really made it work way beyond my ability to. Nice one mate
    9.1 years ago
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    13.9k ABC123
    @SkipperBing Thanks, I appreciate that
    9.1 years ago
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    13.9k ABC123
    @Stingray Thank you! But I'm not going to bother revising this, as it was more frustrating than fun to make and it made the game crash half the time on my lousy device. I appreciate the tip, though!
    9.1 years ago
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    19.3k SkipperBing
    Having built more than a few "planes" for looks more than flyability myself, I really like how this turned out. Well done!
    9.1 years ago
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    50.3k Stingray
    I like overall looks, but can't control it. The only circular wing designs that I've observed to "work" have the CM way, way out front. Good luck, I like your attempt!
    9.1 years ago