Along with all the ships I built, I chose to pull out this aircraft from my "Vault of Nope".
Need I remind you that I'm not good with aircraft, and there may be a few issues.
Before I started Ship Building, I was trying my best to build planes. I've failed miserably, until this beast was THE only aircraft I built, and have no issues with it.
Takes a while for it to take off (275 MPH), but it cuts through the skies with ease with just 55% power. Smooth Landing, and I don't know how many "air brake variants" I've put into it, but it slows down pretty quick. NOW, most of the features (The VTOL Thing), I don't recall what they do, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not a big deal. After I dug this old plane out of the "Vault of Nope", I put a few tweaks to it, and it flies smoother than anything else I've used.
-=Basic Actions and Tips of Usage=-
VTOL...I don't remember what that's for exactly...but try it out.
Throttle up to 100% for takeoff.
After gaining at least 1000 in height, withdraw landing gear and power down to 75%.
Upon reaching your cruising height, set power to at least 55% to save fuel, the aircraft can hold it's height just fine...use 65% power if you activate Auto Pilot.
To land, wait until you're at least 500 above the ground and drop power to 35%.
Upon touch down, kill all power and use the brakes key, cause this aircraft takes a while to slow down without those air brakes...obviously.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 67.0ft (20.4m)
- Length 69.0ft (21.0m)
- Height 23.1ft (7.0m)
- Empty Weight 31,749lbs (14,401kg)
- Loaded Weight 76,337lbs (34,625kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.059
- Wing Loading 95.0lbs/ft2 (463.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 803.5ft2 (74.6m2)
- Drag Points 12330
Parts
- Number of Parts 98
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 641