This is Valkyrie V1, a fictional hybrid aircraft inspired by the V-22 Osprey
It can fly in two different ways:
1. Hover and fly slowly like a helicopter
2. Fly fast like a normal airplane
The aircraft is designed to be easy to fly and easy to aim, even for beginners.
[Cockpit Display]
Current weapon and ammo
Target lock status
Distance and direction to the target
Current flight mode
<Flight Modes>
[Helicopter Mode]
Used for hovering and slow attack
Best for aiming and ground targets
Hover throttle: 60–65%
Landing throttle: 50–55%, increase the throttle gradually as you approach ground level.
[Fixed Wing Mode]
Used for fast forward flight
Best for moving quickly between areas
When switching between modes, keep the controls calm for a moment.
[Cannon Control]
The 50 millimeter (50 mm) cannon is controlled by the cannon camera.
Aim Support OFF
- Camera direction = cannon direction
- Full manual aiming
Aim Support ON
- Aim Support helps aim at the target
- Moving your view around can still be used for small, fine adjustments
- Very helpful while hovering or flying slowly
(Aim Support does not take control away. It only helps keep the cannon stable.)
[Weapons and Targeting]
Weapon list and ammo count are shown on the cockpit display
Current weapon is marked with >
Target status, distance and direction are also displayed
[Instructions]
AG1 (Activation Group 1) — Fixed Wing Mode ON / OFF
AG7 (Activation Group 7) — Aim Support ON / OFF
[Cannon aiming]
Aim Support OFF — Camera aim (manual)
Aim Support ON — Auto aim + camera fine tuning
[Flight tips]
Hover: Throttle 60–65%
Landing: Throttle 50–55%
** Notes
Designed for stable, low-speed combat
Aim Support helps with aiming, but does not auto-fire
Smooth and gentle control gives the best accuracy
This is my first aircraft in SimplePlanes.
I built this aircraft while learning and playing with XML coding
Thanks for flying, and feedback is welcome!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 61.0ft (18.6m)
- Length 44.6ft (13.6m)
- Height 16.0ft (4.9m)
- Empty Weight 11,011lbs (4,994kg)
- Loaded Weight 14,247lbs (6,462kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.252
- Wing Loading 38.1lbs/ft2 (186.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 374.0ft2 (34.8m2)
- Drag Points 13132
Parts
- Number of Parts 125
- Control Surfaces 2
- Performance Cost 891