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Thrust vectoring UAV

1,939 PhiElectronics  3.5 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Jundroo's Tutorial Plane

FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS:
This UAV is capable of both Thrust vectoring and conventional flight. To briefly summarize, Thrust vectoring mode should be activated at low speeds, where it will greatly improve maneuverability and be able to preform PSM (post stall maneuvers). At higher speeds (1000 kph or higher) conventional flight mode is more ideal. Because of the HUD added at the front, the plane is slightly unbalanced and will be rolling to the right, Thrust vectoring will negate the effect at low speeds, but manual input is required at higher speeds. Upon takeoff, thrust vectoring should be activated, allowing the plane to become airborne significantly faster. Upon landing, a landing assist gyro (AG7) and a parachute (AG2) is available. A more extensive flight instruction may be attached in the future.

Hello everyone! Project Tourmaline has been a huge project for me (hence the long hiatus since my proper post), in fact one of the largest I have taken on so far. p. Tourmaline is an UAV with the double delta design and thrust vectoring engines. The ultra sleek airframe incorporates 3 sets of gears, 2 all moving wings acting as elevators and wings, and a, yes that's right, a double top mounted gatling. Since it is an UAV, there really isn't a cockpit, as it is more of a camera feed with a HUD (The hud isn't mine, slightly modified version of Ezbbmm2006's HUD, I'll link it in the description). This guy is largely inspired by the Saab J35, the F22 and of course the ADFX-01 from Ace Combat 7. I am honestly still not completely satisfied with the craft, but I was running pretty dry of ideas, so I decided to publish it first. Also, aside from chewing up enemy aircrafts, it also chews up your device with the high part count, so if you are on a low end device, brace for impact. Anyways, if you have read this far, thank you, and I hope you have fun flying!

Controls: AG1 toggle thrust vectoring (Off by default), AG2 deploy parachute, AG7 landing assist gyro
HUD made by https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/623d0f/Best-HUD-Ever

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Tutorial Plane
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 22.7ft (6.9m)
  • Length 34.2ft (10.4m)
  • Height 9.3ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 6,823lbs (3,094kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,441lbs (6,096kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.015
  • Wing Loading 52.1lbs/ft2 (254.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 258.0ft2 (24.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4165

Parts

  • Number of Parts 470
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,397