A further update to the DMJ-14 platform, featuring a redesigned nose and air intake system for drag reduction, as well as increased stability and maneuverabilty. Special thanks to @Carguyfromriga for feedback and help with development.
Activation group 1 for parachutes.
Specifications
- Max speed: 940 mph (fully loaded, sea level), 1880 mph (35K ft, 50% fuel)
- Takeoff speed: 180 mph
- Landing speed: 140-150 mph
- Stall speed: 120 mph
- Minimum maneuvering speed: 240 mph
Fighter version here
Enjoy!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 53.3ft (16.2m)
- Length 43.3ft (13.2m)
- Height 14.4ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 14,012lbs (6,356kg)
- Loaded Weight 23,788lbs (10,790kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.834
- Wing Loading 41.2lbs/ft2 (201.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 576.8ft2 (53.6m2)
- Drag Points 2779
Parts
- Number of Parts 52
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 396
@Carguyfromriga Thanks! Yeah, I noticed this, too. The landing gear was brought over straight from the Mk.II with zero modification. Try setting it at 120%/130% strength/damper on the front and 110%/140% strength/damper on the rear. Should help.
Edit: I just noticed the max speed I had written (1680) was a huuuge understatement after giving it another test. Corrected it now.
@Deiaa I have tested this plane in different situations and so far I'm really enjoying it. It is more agile than Seagull yet stable even with less than 5 percent fuel left. Max speed wise, it is as well better than the Seagull, which surprised me, given the disadvantage in drag. That means that your air intake system is much more efficient than mine. Autopilot wobble is still present but normally you can observe it only when trim lever is not in the neutral position (strange, isn't it?). Overall, I have to admit that this plane is better than the Mk. II and as well Seagull V1, which can be considered a great success :)
The only minor (doesn't bother me at all) issue I encountered is the front suspension being too stiff - you have to adjust the damper and suspension strength.
@Carguyfromriga Would love to hear your thoughts on this one. It falls only 1 second short of your version in most races (2 seconds on The Dragon), which I'm highly satisfied with.