[CLOSED] Swing wing challenge (Variable sweep wing)
2,205 GrandAviation
1.5 years ago
Swing Wing Challenge
Deadline: September 5th
Rules
- Must be a successor
- as many entries as you want
- upvote this post to join challenge
- must be a swing wing design
- no mod parts other than XML and fine tuner
- Max part count of 1000
- min part count of 50
- Must have a swing wing
- Can be fictional
- can be a replica or a fictional variant of a real fighter
Background
A variable sweep wing fighter (or swing wing) is a fighter whose wings can sweep based on speed.
Judging (100 total)
Aesthetics 10 points
- Does it look good?
Details 10 points
- Markings, lights, antennas, etc.
Build Quality 20 points
- Interesting build techniques
- Nudging quality, smoothness
- Cockpit and/or interior
- Part efficiency and use
Basic Functions 15 points
- Does it fly?
- Does it randomly lose parts or explode?
- Do the wings sweep?
Advanced Functions 15 points
- Moving parts (doors, canopy, etc.)
- Cockpit functionality (do the buttons do things?)
Realism 20 points
- Realistic performance
- Sweeping wings affects/changes performance characteristics
Personal Impressions 10 points
- Description/controls
- Did I like flying/testing it?
Reward
- 1st place 5 upvotes
- 2nd place 3 upvotes
-3rd place 2 upvotes
*Each Plane scoring above 30 gets an upvote
Specifications
Spotlights
- HuskyDynamics01 1.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 6 airplane(s) +133 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 1.7ft (0.5m)
- Length 9.8ft (3.0m)
- Height 6.9ft (2.1m)
- Empty Weight 947lbs (429kg)
- Loaded Weight 947lbs (429kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading N/A
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 978
Parts
- Number of Parts 20
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 36
Winner:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/xuVyJc/Sweap-wing-chalange-F-14-tomcat
2nd place
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/7EhAEt/AVS-42
3rd place
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/2JWF0X/sb31-vtolswingWing
Who won
I’m in!
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/0O4x72/sb31-swingwingstol-fixed-all-problemo im fixing all problem on my planes so this is the complete version just a fixed version nothing special
@PUMPKINSIDD Tu-160 moment
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/2JWF0X/sb31-vtolswingWing already done it try it, its unique and something new
Hmm...
@GrandAviation awesome
@PUMPKINSIDD No
Hmmm... You see, I already have a airplane ready for this, all it needs is some more decorating!
Does it have to be a Fighter?
looks like I have another fictional aircraft idea lol
@nasafan9999 if it follows rules yes... just give a link and tag a mod to help with successor!
Can i put my plane (Laser Jet) into the challenge?
@GrandAviation I do agree but well yeah
@Robomo119DerMustangKiller I know... most people will understand swing wing better
It is Variable Wing not swing wing, tho catchy it is not