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ADF-01 FALKEN

930 Snowman8151  8.4 years ago

(WORK IN PROGRESS)
(PLEASE READ BEFORE FLIGHT)
(FURTHER EDITS PLANNED FOR FUTURE)
CONTENTS
--1--ABOUT
--2--CONTROLS
--3--IMPORTANT JAZZ
--4--ISSUES
--5--TO DO
--6--TAKEOFF PROCEDURE

--1--ABOUT
Concept advanced fighter aircraft from the ACE COMBAT franchise. This is a fully functional faithful replica of that vehicle.

--2--CONTROLS (using VTOL slider with position mentioned in brackets)
1. Activate/Deactivate TLS, this enables the laser system (gatling guns in this case) to be revealed
(FULLY DOWN = DEACTIVATED)
(FULLY UP = ACTIVATED)
2. Deploys/Stows the flight stabiliser
(MIDDLE = STOWED)
(FULLY DOWN = DEPLOYED)

--3--IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
This is not finished, there are still some issues to be ironed out which shall be done within the next few days. The aircraft currently has VERY limited controllability, that being said, it does still fly... just

--4--ISSUES
1. Stability of cockpit mounts when moving the TLS system.
2. moving the TLS in flight results in rapid unplanned disassembly of the vehicle.
3. Firing the gun in TLS mode results in the rapid unplanned disassembly of the vehicle.

--5--TO DO:
1. FIX ABOVE ISSUES
2. Refine the vehicle shape
3. implement dogfight weapons
4. cockpit?
5. skins

--6--TAKE OFF PROCEDURE
1. ENABLE TLS MOTION using the 1 KEY.
2. DEACTIVATE the TLS system by moving the slider FULLY DOWN
3. DISABLE TLS MOTION using the 1 KEY
4. keep the SLIDER in FULLY DOWN position


4. THROTTLE to MAXIMUM rotate speed ~270mph

5. When off the deck ENABLE FLIGHT STABILISER MOTION with the 2 KEY
6. note flight stabiliser extends on the lower part of the aircraft
6. DISABLE FLIGHT STABILISER MOTION with the 2 key

Happy flying

apologies once again for the un-finishedness of the thing

Let me know if there is anything else you want me to make in the comments :)

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 67.0ft (20.4m)
  • Length 108.1ft (33.0m)
  • Height 26.5ft (8.1m)
  • Empty Weight 30,838lbs (13,988kg)
  • Loaded Weight 129,559lbs (58,767kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.561
  • Wing Loading 29.3lbs/ft2 (143.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,420.0ft2 (410.6m2)
  • Drag Points 18743

Parts

  • Number of Parts 295
  • Control Surfaces 16
  • Performance Cost 1,313
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    @Johawks1976 I did this aircraft near the beginning of my time in simple planes, i could probably do it but would require starting from scratch. Maybe after my project deadlines i could give it a go.

    8.2 years ago
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    5,677 Johawks1976

    Will this ever be finished?

    8.2 years ago
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    @FIRESHOOTER @bjac0 Here you go guys, happy reading :) https://www.reddit.com/r/SimplePlanes/comments/3yz44m/acecombatadf01_falken/

    8.4 years ago
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    @FIRESHOOTER I'll compile my version history and link you guys some WIP screenshots

    8.4 years ago
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    @bjac0 same

    8.4 years ago
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    @bjac0 took me a while (~6hours) but yes I did make this. Unfortunately its not great in its current state, more aesthetic than an actual functional vehicle. Let me know if there is anything pressing that it needs or any other ace combat vehicles you wish me to attempt :)

    8.4 years ago
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    56.9k bjac0

    I don't think this made by you, i am only gonna upvote this so it gets more attention so someone else might be able to tell me...

    8.4 years ago