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XHLR-8

19.0k greasytortle  11 hours ago

About

I wanted to build a high speed aircraft with stable flight characteristics. I present to you the XHLR-8 (Experimental Hypersonic Long-Range Reconnaissance.)

The wheel carriage auto deploys when you're fast and high enough.
The aircraft skin is designed to insulate and protect the pilot from high temperatures when accelerating at high speeds. You may experience plasma forming around the the leading edges of the craft. This is normal. Don't touch the plasma. It's hot!

Note

The engineers weren't able to fit a landing gear system for recovery so you'll have to do a water landing.
Do not puncture, damage, modify or in any way come in contact with the fuel. Fuel was sourced from Jeb and may cause unwanted side effects. Not safe for man, woman, or wolf. However sources claim it's perfectly safe for aquatic animals.

Controls

AG1: Auto-Level Autopilot
VTOL: Auto-Level Trim

Enjoy!

HUD display was created by @SARACONIKaviationIndustry
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/k16pTK/1Parts-PFD-HUD-4-0

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Length 30.5ft (9.3m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 7,671lbs (3,479kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.151
  • Wing Loading 15.0lbs/ft2 (73.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 511.3ft2 (47.5m2)
  • Drag Points 397

Parts

  • Number of Parts 187
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,029