JAI-X033A Dazzle
The Dazzle is the successor for X032A Pink Dart. It is a hypersonic research plane, capable of exceeding 24 000 mph (ground speed) without wobbling. The heat shielding is made from black Inconel, Reinforced Carbon-Carbon, and white Kevlar sheets. It reminds of the dazzle camouflage of warships.
Controls: the usuals controls, VTOL down for flaps, and Trim for canard trim (Trim up pitches down and Trim down pitches up).
Instructions: take off at a 1% thrust. Retract landing gear and select the desired heading. Increase thrust to 10 % and climb to the desired altitude. Below 30 000 feet, the air is too dense for controlled hypersonic speeds. Over 100 000 feet the air starts to get too thin for controlled flight. About 50 - 60 thousand feet seems to be the optimal altitude. When at altitude, open the throttle.
At hypersonic speeds, the plane has a tendency to pitch slowly but constantly up. This can be counteracted with Trim. If the plane cannot be trimmed to fly absolutely level, it is better to have a slight up-pitch and use the elevator to repeatedly but gently pitch down.
At these speeds, excessive pitching Trim changes will lead to loss of control. When that happens, retard thurst to 1% and apply air brakes to slow speeds below 10 000 mph before restoring attitude and increasing throttle.
The normal maximum speed is bit over 24 000 mph (ground speed) but the plane can reach speeds over 30 000 mph if trimmed properly and lying in optimal altitude. Speeds over 30 000 mph will lead to loss of control, so adjust thrust accordingly.
For joyriding, keep the speed below 5000 mph and the plane should fly without problems albeit quite sluggishly.
The plane is capable of landing but it must be done slowly and with a low angle glide slope. Line up early, approach at flight idle (0%, engine on). Turn engines off and start applying flaps. The flaps are an excellent way to control pitch while gliding towards a runway. If you run out of speed, apply a short burst of flight idle..Flare and apply airbrakes to land gently. If you need to go-around, use only low thrust. High thrust and flaps down will lead to loss of control.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 16.1ft (4.9m)
- Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 7,013lbs (3,181kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.204
- Wing Loading 74.2lbs/ft2 (362.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 94.5ft2 (8.8m2)
- Drag Points 1301
Parts
- Number of Parts 36
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 284