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The Bell X-1 was a rocketplane flight dynamics testing aircraft for transonic flight regimes. The X-1's fuselage was made in the shape of a bullet.
While the X-1 has 4 rocket motors, I couldn't exactly do that without sacrificing the aircraft's shape in parts.
What this aircraft does have is:
-supersonic capability
-just enough fuel for the flight path
-brilliant handling
I have done the trench run multiple times in this aircraft. The only XML is a scaling to the main landing gear, and the engine's throttle control to make it unable to turn off.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Zaine's 15 Part Mach 1 Challenge CLOSED
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 27.2ft (8.3m)
- Length 30.3ft (9.3m)
- Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 6,706lbs (3,041kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,175lbs (3,254kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.565
- Wing Loading 44.9lbs/ft2 (219.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 159.8ft2 (14.9m2)
- Drag Points 1060
Parts
- Number of Parts 15
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 172
@Stanmich I understand lol
@Zaineman I tried to find a balance between realism and efficiency. the centre of mass is closer to the centre of lift to give greater manueverability in flight. Not only that, but I gave the wing a flat bottom, as flat bottom wings stall at significantly higher aoas. If I were to change one thing, it'd probably be the flight dynamics. the wing loading could use some work.
Lokks 9/10, speed 7/10 (it was struggling to hit 767) turning 8/10 I flew through the Wright airport canyons with almost no problems. Great plane. If I could change anything, I would make it a little faster and have it turn a little tighter. But great aircraft Stanmich ! ! Z ; )