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Lightning V5.5

397 CharAznable  8.2 years ago
35 downloads
Auto Credit Based on CharAznable's Lightning V5

Improved the side profile and aircraft. Raised the tail up to not only look better but be closer to a proper side profile of a Lightning inspired aircraft. Cruises nicely at 30% power. Very stable flight characteristics.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Lightning V5
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 64.5ft (19.7m)
  • Length 36.3ft (11.1m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 7,363lbs (3,339kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,782lbs (6,705kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.405
  • Wing Loading 36.5lbs/ft2 (178.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 404.9ft2 (37.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3461

Parts

  • Number of Parts 63
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 431
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    @Racrandall This is a modern interpretation of the P-38. This way I can take liberties with certain aspects of the design. My more faithful replica of the P-38 is linked below;
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/UM4M41/P-38-Civilian

    8.2 years ago
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    Lol, R U Trying To Make This Like The Real P-38 Or Something LIKE The P-38?

    8.2 years ago