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6,270 GrandPrix  1.3 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on cruiseman101's Original Engine challenge! (CLOSED)

I think its too topheavy idk how to fix it

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Original Engine challenge! (CLOSED)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 18.8ft (5.7m)
  • Length 12.9ft (3.9m)
  • Height 5.6ft (1.7m)
  • Empty Weight 4,266lbs (1,935kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,359lbs (1,977kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.515
  • Wing Loading 98.9lbs/ft2 (483.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 44.1ft2 (4.1m2)
  • Drag Points 944

Parts

  • Number of Parts 59
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 437
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    1,514 atgxtg

    The problem seems to be that the center of lift is too far back and the tail is too big for the main wing. Try increasing the wingspan to about 24 feet (7.3m) or so, and maybe reduce the tail a little.

    Since this looks to be a combat airplane, you also might want to consider adding some elevators to the main wing to give it bit more pitch control (the forward wing lifts up while the tail pushes down) to assist in it's climbs and dives.

    1.3 years ago