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Thrust Vectoring Extreme-STOL

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Second generation of thrust vectoring research vehicle. Capable of all post stall maneuvers including vertical hover. Full pitch, yaw and roll control with thrust vectoring. Perform cobras, zero turns, flips and spins. Can be landed onto Destroyer Helicopter Pad with 0mph horizontal airspeed - stall the aircraft and keep the nose at around 80 degrees nose up and guide it in slowly and gently. Video demonstration here: https://vid.me/oDwS.
For conventional landings on USS Tiny or USS Beast extend spoilers on approach (VTOL UP) and use high throttle settings on and off to control pitch and to maintain roughly 100-120mph until touchdown. Video demonstration here: https://vid.me/x3fk

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 28.3ft (8.6m)
  • Length 35.6ft (10.9m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 8,658lbs (3,927kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,938lbs (4,961kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.232
  • Wing Loading 30.8lbs/ft2 (150.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 355.2ft2 (33.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4627

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 483