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P-51D

21.8k Ownedpilot  5.3 years ago

The name is quite self-explanitory. This P-51D is a test of my own method of creating a realistic aircraft. I test this method because my Hs.P75 was really hard to fly. I want to make sure the bad performance of Hs.P75 is the result of bad design rather than my method. This P-51D is really good. So it is the proof that my method is ok. This plane features a 1:1 scale, weight and speed (sort of). Top speed of 440 mph can be achieved at 16000ft. So I guess it feels realistic. VTOL for flaps, trim for trim. During taking off, pitch down and use only 40% throttle. During landing, pitch down all the time and be smooth. This plane would slow down very quickly with flap down so it is ok to approach the airstrip at a high speed and slow down at the edge of airstrip. Hope you enjoy! And don’t blame me if the wing is kind of off. I already noticed this issue.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 38.0ft (11.6m)
  • Length 33.0ft (10.1m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 7,641lbs (3,466kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,447lbs (4,738kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.191
  • Wing Loading 35.4lbs/ft2 (172.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 295.0ft2 (27.4m2)
  • Drag Points 3424

Parts

  • Number of Parts 233
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 956