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Reconnisance Aircraft Challenge (CLOSED)

22.4k FeatherWing  5.1 years ago
63 downloads
Auto Credit Based on Rainman's Lockheed U2 Spy Plane

Welcome to the Reconnisance Aircraft Challenge. The Air Force has tasked you with building a new reconnisance aircraft for spying missions.

RULES:
-xml modding is allowed
-No mod parts (if used, they will be removed)
-Part count must be over 130 but below 2500
-Entry must be a new build
-Propellers or jets can be used
-Entry may be either a replaca or fictional
-Entry must be able to fly
-Entry must have a description
-Entry must be a successor (unless you have a good reason why you can't do this)
-Countermeasures are allowed
-Aircraft can belong to any airforce (real or fictional).
-Entry must have the tag 'Reconnisance'

JUDGING:
Builds will be judged on a 50 point scale based on;

-Design (Realism for the time period): 10 points
-Flying performance A (realism for the time): 10 points
-Flying performance B (did I enjoy flying it, does it fly well?): 10 points
-Build quality (are decals and details well made? are they present? does the build look sloppy?): 10 points
-Description quality (if a replica, does it give basic facts? if fictional, does it explain the craft well and provide a time period? are the controls listed? are there screenshots?): 10 points

PRIZES:

1st place: 15 upvotes
2nd place: 10 upvotes
3rd place: 5 upvotes.

DEADLINE IS MARCH 22.

each entry gets one upvote from me

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Lockheed U2 Spy Plane
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 101.4ft (30.9m)
  • Length 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 5,071lbs (2,300kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,237lbs (6,004kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.254
  • Wing Loading 29.5lbs/ft2 (144.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 448.3ft2 (41.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3465

Parts

  • Number of Parts 36
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 253
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    22.4k FeatherWing

    @jlewisifer just to say, I will still accept your entry

    5.0 years ago
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    22.4k FeatherWing

    Don’t worry, you can have as much time as you need @jlewisifer

    5.0 years ago
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    11.8k jlewisifer

    @ND40X hey man, I have had absolutely no time to work on my recon plane. For what it's worth, I've posted challenges in the past that never get off the ground so-to-speak. It happens. When I do finish the plane (though it will be quite late), I will post it as a successor.

    5.0 years ago
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    22.4k FeatherWing

    @jlewisifer yeah, same...

    5.0 years ago
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    11.8k jlewisifer

    @ND40X ok, cool. Thanks. Build has gotten a bit more involved and work/school never stop.

    5.0 years ago
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    22.4k FeatherWing

    @jlewisifer @ThePrototype @grizzlitn and for anyone else, I'm going to extend the deadline to March 30th. Please submit your entry (if you have one...) before then.

    5.0 years ago
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    22.4k FeatherWing

    @jlewisifer @ThePrototype @grizzlitn Just so you know, the challenge ends in two days. if you're building anything, I can extend the deadline if needs be

    5.0 years ago
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    22.4k FeatherWing

    Cool @jlewisifer

    5.1 years ago
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    11.8k jlewisifer

    Sweet. I just happen to be building a recon plan now...

    5.1 years ago