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Thundershrike Reupload & Bugfix

21.1k SpartanSR91  9.0 years ago
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This is an improved version of the first aircraft I ever built (the Thundershrike has been taken down for some time now). The original veered to the right on take-off (it turns out it had two fuel tanks in the same block space, increasing weight on one side) which is now fixed. The two chines on the sides of the nose are now structual wings, providing more stability and removing "the hummingbird effect" when using modded engines. The Thundershrike floats on water and comes in three variants (this one for airframe tests and air races, one with modded engines able to reach orbital speeds, and one with an impressive display of firepower). This aircraft is capable of flying through canyons (fly below the canyon walls) at supersonic speeds (faster than 760 mph)and take most corners. Top speed below 1000 feet is around 950 mph in level flight and increases with elevation.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 50.6ft (15.4m)
  • Length 41.7ft (12.7m)
  • Height 10.0ft (3.1m)
  • Empty Weight 10,549lbs (4,784kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,669lbs (9,375kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.261
  • Wing Loading 52.4lbs/ft2 (256.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 394.2ft2 (36.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2719

Parts

  • Number of Parts 46
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 401