HIgh Altitude Prop Challenge
180 lukasc
8.0 years ago
Here's a challenge for you, which one in the player community can build the highest flying propeller driven plane.
(RULES)
*NO JETS, rockets(aka missiles) are an allowed means of propulsion, BUT NO JETS!!
*you are not allowed to use XML modding
*must be mobile friendly
*No more than two submissions per person (and make sure it's a successor of this)
*Whoever can reach the highest altitude before there prop starts to overspeed at 50% throttle wins (submissions due December 15)
*The contestants will be split into 4 groups(single prop, single prop rocket assisted, multi prop, multi prop rocket assisted)and an overall winner
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 11.4ft (3.5m)
- Length 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 2,368lbs (1,074kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,368lbs (1,074kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.844
- Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 796
Parts
- Number of Parts 14
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 67
Turboprops perform poorly at high altitudes
Cool to see this is picking up pace