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English Electric Lightning

4,227 Geebers  6.9 years ago

I wanted to do something since I’ve been on this site for 3 years now. So, I figured I would remake my favorite creation: the Lightning. Yes, I know there are some issues but I’m not sure how to make landing gear that retracts nicely. I’m also sorry I could not get the elevators to pitch like they should, the plane would enter a corkscrew, and almost fail to recover. Anyways, this build has been fun, and I may have a few more up my sleeve...

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 40.2ft (12.3m)
  • Length 64.3ft (19.6m)
  • Height 24.9ft (7.6m)
  • Empty Weight 28,326lbs (12,848kg)
  • Loaded Weight 37,726lbs (17,112kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.787
  • Wing Loading 64.3lbs/ft2 (313.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 587.0ft2 (54.5m2)
  • Drag Points 11850

Parts

  • Number of Parts 229
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 826
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    255 DrNic

    I had a go at this beauty a while back, I'm proud of my attempt, but yours looks better! Very cool buddy.

    6.9 years ago
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    Would spotlight, but I have already reached max :,(

    6.9 years ago
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    Cool man, I love the lightning, the wheels are a pain cos they twist as they retract so need both hinge and rotating mechanisms, I've made a few lightnings if you want to nick bits or ideas.

    6.9 years ago
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    4,227 Geebers

    @Tang0five thanks!

    6.9 years ago
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    53.2k Tang0five

    Beautiful job!

    6.9 years ago