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SB-57 Nimbus

105 SAMSTER5  8.9 years ago
135 downloads

Large turbo prop plane with phenomenal handling, stability, and lift. Unconventional design that's a dream to fly.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 88.1ft (26.8m)
  • Length 107.4ft (32.8m)
  • Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 13,393lbs (6,074kg)
  • Loaded Weight 53,966lbs (24,479kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.333
  • Wing Loading 26.2lbs/ft2 (128.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,058.1ft2 (191.2m2)
  • Drag Points 13617

Parts

  • Number of Parts 112
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 706
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    105 SAMSTER5

    @Derpy1109 I'm glad you liked it so much! I appreciate the in-depth review. I figured if I went so out of my way to go for a less conventional design, I'd also put in the effort to make it better than the average plane. A lot of work, but very enjoyable.

    8.9 years ago
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    429 Derpy1109

    I took it out for a spin, and.. did not quite expect it to work as well as it did.

    First; Obviously, the design is really unique. A forward-swept bomber, very interesting idea. I personally think the elevators are ugly (so long), but other than that it's done well.

    Flying it is incredibly smooth given the general class of the craft - it maneuvers in a surprisingly tiny circle, which blew me away rather quickly. Its huge wings seem like they'd ensure no drift as well, which seemed to be my experience. Though it was kinda slow in my testing, I shouldn't be too surprised for a nearly-20000-kilogram monster. Takeoff and landing are amazingly gentle as well, standard procedure is all you need.

    Well done.

    8.9 years ago