THE NAVY NEEDS YOU (to build a helicopter) - This here is a simulated helipad from a ship I’m currently building. I need you to build a helicopter capable of landing and taking off from this helipad. Prize for 1st is 5 upvotes and I will use the helicopter in my build (with credit, of course) (no longer possible). For second, 2 upvotes; 3rd, 1 upvote. Good luck!
Note: To clarify a few things-
The ship is a small island defense ship. Thus, the helipad is primarily intended
for cargo helicopters to ferry supplies and personnel. As such, submissions should be cargo/utility helicopters, preferably light helicopters slightly bigger than, say, an OH-58. We're talkin sling loading mainly. In other words, the helicopter should be able to fit on the helipad without more than ~1/2 of the tail hanging off. I can post a picture of the boat itself if that helps.
Specifications
Spotlights
- ColonelStriker 5.4 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 5 airplane(s) +145 bonus
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 16.8ft (5.1m)
- Length 32.7ft (10.0m)
- Height 8.1ft (2.5m)
- Empty Weight 6,920lbs (3,139kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,920lbs (3,139kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 85.0lbs/ft2 (415.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 81.4ft2 (7.6m2)
- Drag Points 5920
Parts
- Number of Parts 47
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 110
@Wahoo12 No worries :)
@mojoyup Thanks but I'm still hardly active
I just come on pretty rarely now
@Wahoo12 lol yeah I am glad to be back again though! Got some star wars planes and stuff gonna be doing :) started an xfighter:) we should colab!
@mojoyup Shoot man same I dont know how long its been since I last signed in
I have not been on in over a year but seen the results here and TY so much for this :) hard work pays off! Enjoy :)
Its a successor to my entry
Ok makes sense
You can, but I can’t score it as part of the challenge @The1Big1Finger1111
Made a more fitting version
Care if i resubmit?
Making new version. Going pretty well
And tbh 100% throttle is mot intended. Thats why backflip occured
@The1Big1Finger1111 no problem lol
Rip dont think i read transport part @Wahoo12
RESULTS
Notes on why this was the case:
-The challenge called for a transport helicopter, but some submissions were purely attack oriented
-Most of the helicopters were too big to fit realistically on the helipad
Overall, great work, the prize will be awarded shortly!
As a result of the delay in production of the frigate (and phone-breaking part count), the inclusion of a helicopter will not be possible on the final product. The prizes will still be handed out, though, as reward for the hard work and dedication of the users who submitted helicopters.
It takes some time to get used to, 100% throttle is not recommended. I could make a yt vid on how it flies @Wahoo12
@The1Big1Finger1111 well it backflipped off the pad so while not qualifying for use it did earn style points
@ColonelStriker eh no deadline really I just wanted a helicopter for my ship project
@Wahoo12 Submitted :)
@Wahoo12 Attack or transport? :)
I loves a good challenge, me. Im in!
No deadline? I could create but that’s my concern
Thats alright, I’ll test it out now @The1Big1Finger1111
I added it but it has ~350 parts