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Small Jet Challenge

137k BaconEggs  9.5 years ago
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The challenge is to build the smallest jet powered aircraft by June 12. The smallest will come in 1st, and so on. It must be a successor or you can comment telling me to check it out. Thanks, and have fun building!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 4 airplane(s) +70 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 14.7ft (4.5m)
  • Length 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Height 7.4ft (2.2m)
  • Empty Weight 1,664lbs (755kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,877lbs (851kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.795
  • Wing Loading 49.0lbs/ft2 (239.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 38.3ft2 (3.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1239

Parts

  • Number of Parts 15
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 121
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    Couldn't remember if I linked this beforehand, obviously hadnt; https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/pRGj8l/Twin-Micro-Jet
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @JetLaggedEgg I disabled the detachers xD so I can land
    9.5 years ago
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    @BaconAndEggs96 Try ejecting the wheels (stage 1) or start in the air. Haha, i'll work on the balance and weight issues.
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @JetLaggedEgg IT IS SUPER HARD TO TAKEOFF FOR ME
    9.5 years ago
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    @BaconAndEggs96 Woop! I've managed to refine a new design (my second) here's a link: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/938Ykj/Very-Small-Jet
    9.5 years ago
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    459 Engini
    Lol, duh! I've built one - easy :)
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @Engini oh... I'm gonna suck at that xD
    9.5 years ago
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    459 Engini
    @BaconAndEggs96 it's all detailed under one of my planes - 500mph, 50,000 feet, water and to be able to land / take off USS tiny - VTOL only horizontally! https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/8O6f94/Tech-Challenge
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @Engini Also what's the challenge?
    9.5 years ago
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    459 Engini
    Sweet :) think folk are struggling, thought I'd have more by now! @BaconAndEggs96
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @Engini I'm in your challenge!
    9.5 years ago
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    459 Engini
    Fun!
    9.5 years ago
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    459 Engini
    Well mines not a fatty :) - also, got my own tricky challenge that needs some attention!!
    9.5 years ago
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    8,104 LofiTurtle
    @BaconAndEggs96 ok thanks
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @Shmexysmpilot yes. There cannot be anything that isn't attached to the craft.
    9.5 years ago
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    8,104 LofiTurtle
    Also, do we need to keep everything on the plane or can we have a vtol engine sitting on the runway?
    9.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs
    @Shmexysmpilot I'm judging size
    9.5 years ago
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    8,104 LofiTurtle
    Are you judging handling or does it just have to stay in the air?
    9.5 years ago
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    1,537 MONUMENT
    IM IN PEEPS
    9.5 years ago
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    Had a go at it :D
    9.5 years ago