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IX9 Mk1 Prototype Spaceplane

27.8k bskngshrk  8.8 years ago

INSTRUCTIONS
1) throttle 100%
2) immediately activate Group 1 to detach from the VTOL source
3) pull up hard and steady the nose
4) At 60,000 feet, activate Group 2 to enable the RCNs (use the yaw pedals to control your roll RCNs)

The main jet will easily carry you passed 120,000 feet before running out of fuel, but the steadier you are with the RCN controls, the higher you'll reach. At this point you can try to glide the plane back to low altitude, but landing would be extremely difficult due to its high stall speed and lack of landing gear, unless you save a bit of fuel to maintain your speed. If anyone would like to use this in their own project or improve upon it, feel free to do so. Enjoy and leave a comment :)

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Length 8.1ft (2.5m)
  • Height 20.5ft (6.2m)
  • Empty Weight 7,085lbs (3,214kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,977lbs (3,618kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.915
  • Wing Loading 201.7lbs/ft2 (984.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 39.5ft2 (3.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4343

Parts

  • Number of Parts 38
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 195