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Ford Hoplite

23.1k BobTheTitanSP  9.1 years ago

My challenge entry for the Civillian Plane Challenge. When you get to around 70mph activate group 1. Be VERY gentle when pitching up at takeoff.



The Ford Hoplite was the first autogyro produced by the Ford Corporation, as a response to the increasing frequency of air pirate raids. Heavily armed for a civilian autogyro, the Hoplite has become the vehicle of choice for security-concious companies everywhere. The Hoplite was adapted into an Empire State Taxi aircraft.

Credits to @PlanesAndThings for the control of the heli prop.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 35.3ft (10.8m)
  • Length 34.6ft (10.6m)
  • Height 18.4ft (5.6m)
  • Empty Weight 3,902lbs (1,770kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,743lbs (7,141kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.155
  • Wing Loading 24.3lbs/ft2 (118.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 647.4ft2 (60.1m2)
  • Drag Points 4792

Parts

  • Number of Parts 62
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 318
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    Thanks @RedBeard66

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    Thanks @Grant19 :)

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    216 Grant19

    Amazing

    9.0 years ago
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    @JovianPat thanks for the info :)

    9.0 years ago
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    27.4k JovianPat

    @bobthetitan123 Thanks :) Andrew once said that high physics is the only option available on windows versions. Changing to low physics doesn't seem to do anything.

    9.0 years ago
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    I took out the low physics thing in the desc. @JovianPat

    9.0 years ago
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    @JovianPat ok. Good luck in school

    9.0 years ago
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    27.4k JovianPat

    @bobthetitan123 hmm I'm kinda busy with school projects and stuff so probably not. Sorry :(

    9.0 years ago
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    @JovianPat I made a crimson skies challenge! Wanna join?

    9.0 years ago
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    @JovianPat https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/B17Qp8/Crimson-Skies-Challenge

    9.0 years ago
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    27.4k JovianPat

    I actually tested this on high physics (since I'm on Windows) and it works just fine. I tried flying it anywhere on the map and I still couldn't find Ulysses Boothe.

    9.0 years ago
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    Thanks @Dynimerous

    9.0 years ago
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    8,472 Doge27

    Never mind u fixed it

    9.1 years ago
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    Thanks @BACairlines @KinhDeadshot @JovianPat and @PlanesAndThings :) you guys are the best :)

    9.1 years ago
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    @CarterIndustries where?

    9.1 years ago
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    27.4k JovianPat

    Awesome! Really love the props.

    9.1 years ago
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    8,472 Doge27

    Read the last part of the description lol

    9.1 years ago
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    Thanks for the upvote @AlphaOneIndustries :)

    9.1 years ago
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    Thank you very much @Delphinus :)

    9.1 years ago
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    @BACairlines the one I made is not an autogyro, but in crimson skies it is.

    9.1 years ago
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    Easy to control. But this not an autogyro.

    9.1 years ago
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    @JovianPat @SkipperBing here is a better version.

    9.1 years ago