Iron Eagle (VTOL)
525 IronSword42
6.5 years ago
Instructions: TAKEOFF Throttle up to 30%. Once plane is roughly 15-25 meters (about 50-80 feet) off ground, slowly start easing VTOL forwards, whilst simultaneously easing up the throttle. For cruise, I recommend anywhere from 65-85% throttle and VTOL 80-90% up. While I don't recommend it for the vast majority of cases, you can aim the rotors backwards (VTOL). Yaw is somewhat stable and you can use the craft as a plane or helicopter, although TO/L must be done vertically. Don't need to worry about the landing gear, it takes care of itself. I haven't actually tested the top speed yet but I have pulled off beautiful landings. This is by far my most successful VTOL craft to date, so I hope you enjoy. Put her to good use!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 35.5ft (10.8m)
- Length 34.0ft (10.4m)
- Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 5,973lbs (2,709kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,307lbs (3,768kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.541
- Wing Loading 56.3lbs/ft2 (274.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 147.6ft2 (13.7m2)
- Drag Points 3728
Parts
- Number of Parts 31
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 214