This aircraft is a project I first started almost a year ago and recently returned to. It is still a very early and basic unfinished version yet it already includes everything necessary for proper flight. I am aiming to add as much detail as possible which means the cockpit will eventually include all instruments buttons and controls placed in their correct locations. The landing gear already present in this version is a recreation of the original design and the markings I plan to add in the future will also be placed accurately. It is the most ambitious project I have created so far and will serve as the foundation for future development including the upgraded Ariete variant. Since I play the game only occasionally there is a real chance SimplePlanes 2 will release before I fully finish this project. The aircraft has a tendency to slide during takeoff so it needs to be controlled carefully. Main planned updates: New realistic wings with working control sufaces, updated landing gear (so it hides into the iwng wothout sticking out under lots of G-force) and cockpit interior.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 22.1ft (6.7m)
- Length 29.6ft (9.0m)
- Height 10.1ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 7,289lbs (3,306kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,474lbs (5,204kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.115
- Wing Loading 71.0lbs/ft2 (346.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 161.5ft2 (15.0m2)
- Drag Points 2985
Parts
- Number of Parts 249
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 1,348