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McDowell VJ-8D

837 HansScharff  3.4 years ago
35 downloads

NOT YET REFINED

Controls :
2 - Airbrake
3 - Jettison Weapons
8 - RCN and Stabilizer
Trim for Stabilizer is Inverted
VTOL DOWN - 90°
VTOL UP - About 99° (Reverse Thrust For Landing)

At 74% Throttle it started to takeoff

McDowell VJ-8D

Specifications :
Engine : McDowell Achilles-JJ300 Mk. 7
Wingspan : 9.9 m
Length : 13.3 m
Empty Weight : 45262 Kg
Radar : PATROL 72A1
Armaments : -2x Rathaus Mk.30A2 Rotary Cannon
-2x AGM-165R Greyhound
-2x AIM-7F
-4x AIM-9J Sidewinder

AGM-165R Greyhound
Specs :
Payload : 500lb AMATOL Warhead
Top Speed :1260 Km/H
Guidance System : Active Radar Homing
Wingspan : 0.7 m
Engine : Henckel-SRB200A
Fuel : Solid Rocket Fuel
Total Weight : 255 Kg

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Length 43.5ft (13.3m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 12,580lbs (5,706kg)
  • Loaded Weight 19,743lbs (8,955kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.682
  • Wing Loading 66.3lbs/ft2 (323.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 297.8ft2 (27.7m2)
  • Drag Points 5806

Parts

  • Number of Parts 183
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 854
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    @Danidude88 Thank you

    3.4 years ago
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    Well, I still think it’s great

    3.4 years ago
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    @Danidude88 Well its still not what i called refined. it still roll to the left, the yaw stability is a bit annoying and the maneuverability is still subpar.

    3.4 years ago
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    Great plane! It not only looks great but it flies well too. And you say this is the not refined version!?!?!

    +1 3.4 years ago