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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!

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