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Messerschmitt HF-00X 'Hauptflugzeug'

16.6k DarthAbhinav  3.8 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on MAHADI's WWII Jets Challenge! (CLOSED)

A big, big thank-you to @Blue0Bull for his hidden wing which really helped me fine tune the performance of the plane, and also make functional flaps.


The Me-00X, nicknamed "Hauptflugzeug" (Chief Fighter), was initally conceived as Projekt 1065 in 1936. Two years later, the project was branched to give birth to the Me-00X and its cousin, the Me-262. The Me-00X was intended to become the backbone of the Luftwaffe, replacing the ageing Bf.109 and initial tests would prove that only a squadron of the fighter could decimate any Allied airforce.

Initially an air-superiority fighter, the Me-00X was quickly outfitted with the ability to carry out light bombing missions, which would only heighten its already impressive capabilities.

Early stages of development bore promising signs. It was not until 1942 that the Junkers Jumo 004 engine, which powered the Me-262 and later, the Arado Ar.234, would be deemed insufficient for the Me-00X. This led to the development of the Junkers Jumo 00X, a more powerful yet vastly more expensive variant of the 004.

Technical holdups, a short supply of strategic materials and too much top-level interference were common issues that plagued both the 00X and its cousin. Before the first combat-operational squadron could take flight, 2 years behind schedule, Germany had surrendered to the allies.


Controls.

AG 1: Drop Bombs
AG 2: Activate Primary Guns
AG 3: Activate Secondary Guns
AG 4: Deploy Landing Parachute


Enjoy!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor WWII Jets Challenge! (CLOSED)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.4ft (11.1m)
  • Length 31.7ft (9.7m)
  • Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 16,796lbs (7,618kg)
  • Loaded Weight 25,157lbs (11,411kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.429
  • Wing Loading 24.1lbs/ft2 (117.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,042.8ft2 (96.9m2)
  • Drag Points 1800

Parts

  • Number of Parts 498
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 1,711
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention that I used one of the hidden wings from @Blue0Bull's Kingcobra (check it out) for the flaps and increasing the roll of the plane; it just magically happened to be the exact wing I needed.

    Pinned 3.8 years ago
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    Looks neat, flies a bit wonky though. The gimmicks are solid too

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    152k MAHADI

    @DarthAbhinav XD, Marvelous job on the performance!

    3.7 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    Heck, @MAHADI.

    3.7 years ago
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    152k MAHADI

    RATING

    Looks : 8.75/10 pts.
    Performance : 9.5/10 pts.
    Details : 8.25/10 pts.
    Weaponry : 9.25/10 pts.
    Functionality : 9.25/10 pts.

    OVERALL RATING : 9/10

    3.7 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    @miruku Please elaborate.

    3.7 years ago
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    0 miruku

    The plane is getting a sezure
    for some reason

    3.7 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    @Aztop033 thank you very much!

    3.7 years ago
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    AND OMG IT HAS A PARACHUTE WOOOOOW!

    3.7 years ago
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    BRO ITS SO COOL NEVER HAVE I SEEN SOMETHING SO AMAZING LIKE THIS GOOD JOB!

    3.7 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    @Abhishek700 Thank you!

    +1 3.7 years ago
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    2,569 Abhishek700

    Looks great brother 👏👏👏

    3.7 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    @F104Deathtrap Thank you, mate. Believe it or not, I was gonna scrap this thing.

    +1 3.7 years ago
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    @DarthAbhinav You did a good job here, not only does the plane look great but she's also believable. She fits the historical context very well.

    +1 3.7 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    @F104Deathtrap Thank you very much for your inputs, I'll be certain to bear them in mind whilst constructing my next aircraft. As for the landing gears, I just got lazy towards the end and wanted to get the build done with, hence, the poorly made and placed LGs.

    3.7 years ago
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    Looks pretty good. I like your attention to texture, the shape of the fuselage and the overall layout of the plane. The back story makes sense (I especially like the bit about political meddling). I like how you centered the location of the bombs with the center of mass and the gun placement is also excellent. The radio antenna cables give the plane a very realistic appearance and look great. For improvement, consider the size of internal components when designing things like wings and nacelles. There's not enough space in the nacelles for engines, ductwork, and the landing gear hydraulics. Your wings are also much too thin in terms of z axis (height), consider making the wing roots about 5 times thicker than the tips when viewed from the front.

    +2 3.8 years ago
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    180 NarekP

    Interesting build

    3.8 years ago
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    @DarthAbhinav Ah

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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    @Blue0Bull My apologies, I should've asked for permission prior to upload. Thanks for the upvote and spotlight. Cheers.

    3.8 years ago
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    51.0k PyrrhaNikos

    @MAHADI oh let me fix that

    3.8 years ago
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    152k MAHADI

    @OzpinTheHeadmaster what happened to your Me-262 entry?

    3.8 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    Lmao, @MAHADI.


    Haha, thank you very much, @OzpinTheHeadmaster, but I doubt it will.

    3.8 years ago
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    51.0k PyrrhaNikos

    This is the one Bois
    This thing is going to win

    +1 3.8 years ago
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    152k MAHADI

    @DarthAbhinav XD! I actually forgot to remove my finger from Shift!

    +1 3.8 years ago
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    16.6k DarthAbhinav

    Yes, it is, @PieroKH2B.

    3.8 years ago
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