The CA 757-575 "Stratostreak"Designed to compete with the Boeing 757 and the Airbus A321neo, the 575 is famous for its "rocket-like" climb rate and over-powered engines.1. Technical SpecificationsRole: Transcontinental Medium-Range Airliner.Passenger Capacity: 180–220 passengers (3-3 seating).Powerplant: 2x CA-900 "Titan" High-Bypass Turbofans. These are significantly larger than the 374's engines, mounted on "low-slung" pylons to allow for larger fan diameters.Performance:Cruise Speed: Mach 0.80 (approx. 530 mph).Max Speed: Mach 0.86 (Mmo).Service Ceiling: 42,000 ft.Range: 3,900 nmi (Transatlantic capable).2. Design Features for SimplePlanesLong-Legged Gear: To clear the massive CA-900 engines, the 575 features exceptionally tall landing gear. In SimplePlanes, use piston-based custom gear to get that signature "stilt-like" look.Supercritical Wing: Use the Wing Editor to create a high-aspect-ratio wing with a slight "gull" at the root for better ground clearance.The "Pencil" Profile: The 575 has a very long, narrow fuselage. To prevent it from "noodle-ing" (flexing too much) in-game, reinforce the internal structure with hidden structural panels.3. Fictional History: The "Hot-and-High" KingThe 575 was nicknamed the "Island Hopper" by pilots because it could take off from short, tropical runways in 100°F heat while fully loaded—something most mid-sized jets struggle with. It famously set a record for the fastest climb to 30,000 feet for a commercial aircraft in its class, earning it a cult following among virtual pilots on SimplePlanes.com.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Consolidated Aerospace CA 374-47 Skyswift
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 76.0ft (23.2m)
- Length 115.6ft (35.2m)
- Height 28.3ft (8.6m)
- Empty Weight 40,731lbs (18,475kg)
- Loaded Weight 63,048lbs (28,598kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.138
- Wing Loading 57.0lbs/ft2 (278.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,105.4ft2 (102.7m2)
- Drag Points 25361
Parts
- Number of Parts 257
- Control Surfaces 12
- Performance Cost 885