friend tribute build #4
history
The Curtiss XF15C is an experimental mix propulsion aircraft ment to be a bridge over the gap of underpowered jet engines, and the very stable and versatile prop engines. 3 prototypes were made, with 1 destroyed, and 1 scraped, the other is still alive somewhere. The project was discontinued as the navy lost intrest in the mixed propulsion aircraft.
controls
Normal flight controls
Ag1- fold wings + nose wheel steering
Ag2- activate jet
Ag3- tail hook
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Builders Note: this is my 4th friend tribute build and its for my best bud, LiutenentSOT! to you my friend, your an amazing lad and one that i hope to keep for the rest of my life. Your plans for the future are ambitious and im there 99.9%. Cant wait to see whats to come in the next years for us both!
thanks to those who upvote, comment, and follow
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Curtiss XF15C
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 46.7ft (14.2m)
- Length 43.4ft (13.2m)
- Height 17.9ft (5.5m)
- Empty Weight 9,805lbs (4,447kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,390lbs (6,981kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.73
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.064
- Wing Loading 31.7lbs/ft2 (154.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 485.7ft2 (45.1m2)
- Drag Points 2521
Parts
- Number of Parts 147
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 757
My favorite part of this whole build is the landing gear, it came out spectacularly!
Thank you so much, buddy!!! I like how you redid the exact same screenshot I took XD
Your build is significantly better than mine, and I can't wait to take her for a flight
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And thank you :). I know you'll be extremely successful in life. If my plans go through, I will certainly make sure I get you involved (with your consent, of course)
@TheSonOfThunder lmao, hmmmm
Mmm. A new post coming soon? Noooooo
@LieutenantSOT cant wait my friend
@PapaKernels yessss lol. I can't wait for either
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I'm also doing a full interior B-36 once the update drops. I'm going to actually put some effort into it. It will probably end with like 1000 parts
I also need to do my friend tribute build for you: the T-6 Texan II
@LieutenantSOT tried making it realistic, glad i could for you my friend.
@LieutenantSOT sounds fun, maybe ill make a mix prop too....... (Besides the b36 im promising)
@PapaKernels yeah, they did! The flight characteristics are very good imo. I love it all the way around. It can take off on just prop (which 99% of the flights were done with as pure prop)
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I also might do the MiG 13...
@PapaKernels YESSS. Lmao. I opened my phone as you messaged me through Discord lol
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Also, I was already thinking of that ;). I want to do the XF15C-1, the XP-81, and the FR Fireball
@LieutenantSOT i find it poetic justice that your the first to updoot lol. Maybe when the update drops you remake your xf15c