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Sound Barrier Attempt 1

48.8k Baldovino  8.8 years ago
135 downloads

First (failed) attempt to breack sound barrier with a prop plane in level flight. (With no XML modding on engines or weight) This score 722 mph

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 38.8ft (11.8m)
  • Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
  • Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 4,365lbs (1,979kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,941lbs (2,695kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.009
  • Wing Loading 21.7lbs/ft2 (105.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 274.0ft2 (25.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1319

Parts

  • Number of Parts 26
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 214
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    48.8k Baldovino

    @Shadowdragon76575754754 I scored at the end of my experiment near 760, but there is a code limit for prop engines (at 760 mph, exactly) that fake the sound barrier. Sadly we cant go faster in level fly with a prop.

    5.1 years ago
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    I made it go 730mph just by making both engines have six blades

    5.1 years ago
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    48.8k Baldovino

    Trench Run 1' 43'' :D I'm pretty happy, but... sadly it can't take off, it need to start in air, so I can't consider the mission accomplished. @KCferrari

    +1 8.8 years ago
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    18.8k KCferrari

    @Baldovino Actually.. technically you already have broken the sound barrier, if you have gone over approximately 720mph at 15000ft above sea level.

    8.8 years ago
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    48.8k Baldovino

    @KCferrari I'm on a quad engine design now. 748 at 2500 ft

    8.8 years ago
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    18.8k KCferrari

    I tried a quad engine design, but even then, the max I managed was 742

    8.8 years ago
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    9,652 EnderWiggin

    Your aircraft is damn close. Add another prop blade and increase the thickness to max and it's pulling 737ish.

    8.8 years ago
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    9,652 EnderWiggin

    Great challenge! I'm not entirely sure about its feasability, but I'm inspired to give it a go. BTW's, no failed attempts when it comes to aviation (even simulated), just methods that haven't worked yet. TO THE DRAWING BOARD! ;)

    8.8 years ago
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    @Baldovino You cant brake it its in the games code its like trying to make a snail go as fast as a falcon.

    8.8 years ago
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    48.8k Baldovino

    @ElGatoVolador The limits are made to be explored ... and maybe breaked! ;)

    8.8 years ago
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    props cant go over a certain speed :P Its in the game you cant XML mod it it has to be with jet engines.

    8.8 years ago