AXG-64 Mk.II
NOTE: This is a more refined version of the AXG-64, given VTOL Pitch and Yaw Control Surfaces and a stronger Gyroscope.
An entry for the Gunship Challenge. Has 6 vertically adjustable miniguns each rated at 100 rounds per second, enough to sink a destroyer in seconds. Also has 4 vertically adjustable rocket pods on the wings, just make sure not to fire upwards with it. Comes with flares too.
Maximum speed at sea level is 630mph. Minimum lift thrust on VTOL is approx. 42%. AG1 to activate Gyro Stabilization for VTOL mode, AG2 to activate VTOL Yaw controls and AG3 to activate VTOL Pitch Controls. VTOL all the way up to enter aircraft mode and VTOL all the way down to perform rapid deceleration. VTOL forward stable thrust is 67-70% with VTOL pitch controls on.
To do a short takeoff:
put the VTOL slider halfway up and throttle to 80%. activate gyros to further stabilize the craft. Wait until the craft reaches 160mph (256kph) then put the VTOL up to enter level flight.
To enter VTOL mode from level flight:
push the VTOL slider all the way down to reverse thrusters. wait until you slow down to 160mph then put the slider in the middle. Activate gyros (AG1) then put the throttle to around 40%. Don't forget AG2 and AG3 for the VTOL yaw and pitch controls, respectively.
It is difficult to fly this in hover mode, so I hope that you are a better pilot than me.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Gunship Challenge, 1K special (Closed)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 44.4ft (13.5m)
- Length 45.9ft (14.0m)
- Height 16.0ft (4.9m)
- Empty Weight 15,865lbs (7,196kg)
- Loaded Weight 27,476lbs (12,463kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.453
- Wing Loading 69.5lbs/ft2 (339.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 395.2ft2 (36.7m2)
- Drag Points 11087
Parts
- Number of Parts 82
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 707