First (failed) attempt to breack sound barrier with a prop plane in level flight. (With no XML modding on engines or weight) This score 722 mph
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 38.8ft (11.8m)
- Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
- Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 4,365lbs (1,979kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,941lbs (2,695kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.009
- Wing Loading 21.7lbs/ft2 (105.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 274.0ft2 (25.5m2)
- Drag Points 1319
Parts
- Number of Parts 26
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 214
@Shadowdragon76575754754 I scored at the end of my experiment near 760, but there is a code limit for prop engines (at 760 mph, exactly) that fake the sound barrier. Sadly we cant go faster in level fly with a prop.
I made it go 730mph just by making both engines have six blades
Trench Run 1' 43'' :D I'm pretty happy, but... sadly it can't take off, it need to start in air, so I can't consider the mission accomplished. @KCferrari
@Baldovino Actually.. technically you already have broken the sound barrier, if you have gone over approximately 720mph at 15000ft above sea level.
@KCferrari I'm on a quad engine design now. 748 at 2500 ft
I tried a quad engine design, but even then, the max I managed was 742
Your aircraft is damn close. Add another prop blade and increase the thickness to max and it's pulling 737ish.
Great challenge! I'm not entirely sure about its feasability, but I'm inspired to give it a go. BTW's, no failed attempts when it comes to aviation (even simulated), just methods that haven't worked yet. TO THE DRAWING BOARD! ;)
@Baldovino You cant brake it its in the games code its like trying to make a snail go as fast as a falcon.
@ElGatoVolador The limits are made to be explored ... and maybe breaked! ;)
props cant go over a certain speed :P Its in the game you cant XML mod it it has to be with jet engines.