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Gearbox Vehicle

1,156 ManBoe  5.1 years ago
154 downloads

It started out in life as a little experiment with four gear pieces, two clutches, the wheels from the 4-6-6-4 Fat Man and some VTOL nozzles on pistons. Now, it has evolved in to this: a 16MPH (formerly 21 before the addition of a lower gear) mechanical MONSTER.

VTOL up for forwards, down for backwards. Ideal thrust is 25%. Go over it at own risk. For first gear, move the Trim slider all the way. For second, all the way down.

As there is only a small ratio defference between the two, the speed difference is only about 1MPH. And yes, I’ll be making a proper car with this. Uses a synchromesh-like system to change gear.

If interest is shown I will upload WIP versions.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 28.5ft (8.7m)
  • Length 31.4ft (9.6m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 26,457lbs (12,001kg)
  • Loaded Weight 28,717lbs (13,026kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.347
  • Wing Loading 751.1lbs/ft2 (3,667.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 38.2ft2 (3.6m2)
  • Drag Points 23042

Parts

  • Number of Parts 816
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,133
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    13.4k DemonSniper8

    I'm gonna scale this down tiny and put it in a trans

    5.1 years ago
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    1,156 ManBoe

    If anybody would like to see the monstrosities that led to this, please let me know. I will be sure to upload them if they spark some interest.

    5.1 years ago