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Twin-Boom Challenge [CLOSED]

302k WinsWings  2.6 years ago

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THE WINNERS are. . .

1st place: S-1-Dragonfly by @RKOdynamics


very cool canopy design, dreamy -

2nd Place: McCulloch J-2 Autogyro by @Souplane

There are not many AutoGyros, which are not easy but very interesting to fly.

3rd Place: A-27-Prototype by @Hannyboy

It is a nice pusher attack plane design (un armed), VR and great handling

Honorable Works:

No VR, simple, but these are very lovely builds. These fly very well and feel real too-

J4M Senden by @beenz - excellent handling, excellent custom gears which also turn, bounce. cool pusher prop and historical background

Havilland Vampire by @TheDesignate
Excellent handling, lovely but straightforward builds, nice proportions

TomaCo. C-23 by @TomaToe
Excellent handling; it resembles a WW2 bomber - quite accurately.

Tolurov Tol-12A @Sakorsky
Excellent handling; it resembles a WW2 bomber - quite accurately.

Horten Ho. 7xx A by @mahardika
Excellent handling; it resembles a WW2 bomber.

Nice planes with VR, These get "curated" by SimplePlanes too, Congrats!!!

AT-1X-Aerobatic-Trainer by @LonelyAustrianUhlan

Scaersen-TF-14-75 by @U

P38-Twinboom-Challenge by @Kerrak

I have posted at least ONE upvote and Spotlights to all honorable works. Thank you all -

4/26/22
Win

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Hello friends!

I am calling for a Twin Boom aircraft challenge. I find that twin-boom aircraft are so cool and also have some distinctive history in aviation history such as P38, C119, etc., (and fictional Red Arrow Mark-II )

Rules:

1) Of course, it must be a twin-boom aircraft, can be jet or prop, up to you. 
Can be a fighter or transport, but no weapons at this time. I want to focus on how it flies and land. Just handling characteristics, and the design of the plane. 

LIMITS:

ALL POSTS MUST BE A SUCCESSOR

Number of parts: keep it under 100 

Fictional or Replica, up to you. as far as has the 1930s-1960s era look 

"NO" LIST:
No weapons (can be a fighter, it's okay but no weapon at this time, let's do the fighter challenge with crazy weapons later...)
No special modding please, (Using XML, and Overload are fine) 

Awards

1. 10 upvotes for all top 3 entries (it was very hard to choose who is #1) 

  1. Every RESONABLE entry will get 1 Upvote shortly after your upload
  2. Maybe, you will get follow, spotlight

if there are not enough things to upvote, then sorry!
These are the twin-boom airplanes, that I have built, Just for your reference.

Closing Date: 4/26/22 8 pm New York/Eastern Time

My Twin-Boom sample built : Red Arrow Mark-II

Titan-1 Transport

What is twin-boom aircraft?

A twin-boom aircraft is characterized by two longitudinal booms (extended nacelle-like bodies). The booms may contain ancillary items such as fuel tanks and/or provide a supporting structure for other items. Typically, twin tail booms support the tail surfaces The twin-boom configuration is distinct from twin-fuselage designs in that it retains a central fuselage.

Famous Twin-boom planes in history:

  • Lockheed P-38 Lightning
  • Hughes XF-11 
  • Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
  • Cessna Skymaster
  • P61 Black Widow and so on, there are tons of them for reference out there

My twin boom sketches on my IG @wins_wings

Here is a long-ass list of Twin booms on Wiki, go see them, your creative juice may flow in soon.
LIST OF TWIN-BOOM AIRCRAFT on Wikipedia

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 44 airplane(s) +1581 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 55.1ft (16.8m)
  • Length 44.3ft (13.5m)
  • Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 9,187lbs (4,167kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,102lbs (5,035kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.036
  • Wing Loading 19.2lbs/ft2 (94.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 576.8ft2 (53.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2643

Parts

  • Number of Parts 28
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 307
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    302k WinsWings

    THE WINNERS are. . .

    1st place: S-1-Dragonfly by @RKOdynamics

    very cool canopy design, dreamy -

    2nd Place: McCulloch J-2 Autogyro by @Souplane

    There are not many AutoGyros, which are not easy but very interesting to fly.

    3rd Place: A-27-Prototype by @Hannyboy

    It is a nice pusher attack plane design (un armed), VR and great handling

    Honorable Works:

    No VR, simple, but these are very lovely builds. These fly very well and feel real too-

    J4M Senden by @beenz - excellent handling, excellent custom gears which also turn, bounce. cool pusher prop and historical background

    Havilland Vampire by @TheDesignate
    Excellent handling, lovely but straightforward builds, nice proportions

    TomaCo. C-23 by @TomaToe
    Excellent handling; it resembles a WW2 bomber - quite accurately.

    Tolurov Tol-12A @Sakorsky
    Excellent handling; it resembles a WW2 bomber - quite accurately.

    Horten Ho. 7xx A by @mahardika
    Excellent handling; it resembles a WW2 bomber.

    Nice planes with VR, These get "curated" by SimplePlanes too, Congrats!!!

    AT-1X-Aerobatic-Trainer by @LonelyAustrianUhlan

    Scaersen-TF-14-75 by @U

    P38-Twinboom-Challenge by @Kerrak

    I have posted at least ONE upvote and Spotlights to all honorable works. 10 Upvotes to the top 3, I try my best to judge your work and hope I did not make a mistake. I wish everyone has fun. See you all on the next challenge one or two weeks from now. Thank you all -

    4/26/22
    Win

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    302k WinsWings

    For those TWIN BOOM entries, I am posting a twin boom interceptor with 8 deadly missiles as a "Thank you note" to you guys - check this out at this FREEDOM FIGHTER 4/17/2022

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    302k WinsWings

    Thanks for joining, and I am posting a new challenge soon @TomaToe

    2.6 years ago
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    439 TomaToe

    This was a fun challenge to build, and Im glad to see all the cool entries. Congrats everyone!

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    9,012 MrKtheguy

    GG everyone!

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    4,353 Hannyboy

    OMG IM IN 3RD PLACE!! TYSM!

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    3,225 RKOdynamics

    Thanks for 1st place! Glad you enjoyed my build!

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    27.0k Souplane

    Wait didnt the challenge end 44 minutes ago?

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    120 Nicc

    @WinsWings when will results be posted?

    2.6 years ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    @WinsWings thx :)

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    302k WinsWings

    do it @Dragorans

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    27.8k Dragoranos

    can i make another entry?

    i feel i can do b e t t e r

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    302k WinsWings

    Check out my Predictor III FUTURISTIC DRONE built, I got 750+ downloads in 3 days, Appreciate for Upvotes if you like it 4/25/2022

    2.6 years ago
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    27.0k Souplane
    +1 2.6 years ago
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    9,012 MrKtheguy

    @WinsWings alright, I’m gonna do just one other entry.

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    302k WinsWings

    Yes you can do up to 3, but for you only. @Kthepersonorguy

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    9,012 MrKtheguy

    Is it possible for me to also make another submission or for the people in the competition to make 2 submissions?

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    Finished uploaded mine

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    29.6k Sakorsky

    I've uploaded mine.

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    76.9k MrCOPTY

    @WinsWings i publish my entry P-38 Lightning(simple)(Twin Boom Entry) in my profile

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    9,012 MrKtheguy

    entry: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/71ew7y/XF-6

    +2 2.6 years ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    My entry will be posted later today

    +2 2.6 years ago
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    17.1k beenz

    finished mine

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    302k WinsWings

    Hear is a long ass list of Twin booms on Wiki, go see them, your creative juice may flow in soon.
    [LIST OF TWIN-BOOM AIRCRAFT on Wikipedia]
    (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-boomaircraft#Listoftwin-boomaircraft)

    2.6 years ago
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    302k WinsWings

    no problem @Titaninfernal1

    2.6 years ago
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