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NASA Saturn V Rocket (3 Stage and Functional)

380 TheeSteveO  9.5 years ago
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Replica of the Saturn V rocket used for NASA's Apollo program (1966-1973). This a fully functional rocket with three stages and flight control. It is very fun to launch and simple to fly. Hit 'Download' and rate and comment after you give this thing a try!

-Liftoff:
Increase throttle to 100%
Wait until fuel reaches 96-97% for liftoff

-Stage 1:
Retract landing gear
Maneuver rocket to over the sea (Use roll and pitch controls)
Wait until max velocity is reached (550-570mph)
Detach 1

-Stage 2:
Reach max altitude (50,500 ft)
Detach 2

-Stage 3:
Throttle to 0%
Detach 3 to release command/service module
Level aircraft by using roll and pitch controls via RCN
Hope you are over the sea for a water landing
Attempt to land the capsule right side up into the sea

*Made with iPhone 5S*

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 17.8ft (5.4m)
  • Length 17.8ft (5.4m)
  • Height 57.4ft (17.5m)
  • Empty Weight 61,902lbs (28,078kg)
  • Loaded Weight 73,829lbs (33,488kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.865
  • Wing Loading 971.2lbs/ft2 (4,741.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 76.0ft2 (7.1m2)
  • Drag Points 31254

Parts

  • Number of Parts 401
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 963