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Harrier AV-8B PLUS USMC VMA-311

51.5k Falkenwut  3.2 years ago

Name: Harrier AV-8B Plus USMC VMA-311
Type: Recycle Replica
Attempt #: 1
Falkenwut Generation Build: 6

Last in my Harrier building series before I enter a period of Building Hiatus. This time, the Harrier AV-8B Plus in USMC VMA-311 Color scheme

For this build, I have recycled my GR7 to make the American version, which was pretty straight-forward. Just a lot more work on the logos though...

Luckily this time, because of the infuriating auto-roll problem, I have tried my hand at making a custom Fly-by-wire system to keep to plane stable in mid-flight. However it tends to vibrate a lot in order to keep itself centred, which at least, it's far more stable than the problem I had with the GR7. Please let me know what you think, and also, if you know how to help with the vibrations, please advise, I would really appreciate it for my future builds.

Trim - Elevator Trims
VTOL - VTOL Nozzles
Action buttons:
1 - Toggle Airbrake
2 - Toggle VTOL Control
3 - Jettison GBU-12 Paveway 2
4 - Jettison AGM-64 Mavericks
5 - Jettison Aim-9 Sidewinders
8 - Toggle Fly-By-Wire System

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.6ft (9.0m)
  • Length 46.4ft (14.1m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 17,014lbs (7,717kg)
  • Loaded Weight 24,076lbs (10,921kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.56
  • Wing Loading 82.0lbs/ft2 (400.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 293.6ft2 (27.3m2)
  • Drag Points 2806

Parts

  • Number of Parts 745
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 2,457