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HF-2 Helios

3,869 CaptainFrost  4.6 years ago
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This is my Bomber Challenge entry. I had a couple of planes that inspired this one, like the Hawker Hunter and F-80. It is capeable of carrying twice the load it has on it already but I play on mobile so I cannot risk any crashes or else I might loose the plane. Anyways, onto the controls:

  • VTOL Down for flaps, VTOL up for spoilers

  • Trim up for closing the bomb bay doors

  • Gear for gear

  • Yaw for steering on the ground

So, some ranting and storytelling. Kinda. I wanted to try this challenge because I find myself a decent jet maker, and also wanted to try something new. The cockpit is especially unique to this aircraft. Almost no wear else will you find the same design. Most aircraft have a sectioned tube to build up a cockpit. However, if you look closely, my plane has it’s cockpit paneled sideways. Even though it creates view obstructions to the very sides, I find that it makes it appear smoother and more rounded in various ways.

The other thing I wanted to note about the performance is that it is fairly heavy the way it is. However, it is purely a bomber and not designed to be a fighter. But, when you drop the bombs, it will get more agile, so if you notice it acting sluggish on takeoff, just wait until it’s dropped the ordinance and it should be agile enough to out-maneuver missiles. That, combined with it’s speed.

Anyways I hope you guys enjoy flying this thing! It was a fun experience to design another one of my own planes.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 35.7ft (10.9m)
  • Length 42.2ft (12.9m)
  • Height 15.1ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 13,332lbs (6,047kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,991lbs (7,253kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.107
  • Wing Loading 78.2lbs/ft2 (381.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 204.5ft2 (19.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3132

Parts

  • Number of Parts 111
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 744