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Arctic Sparrow v.1.0.0

509 Nethereal  9.6 years ago
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Proof of concept for an ultrasonic interceptor which utilizes only structural wings in conjunction with rotators for all control and lifting surfaces. The result is an indestructable ultrasonic beast of a plane (30k ft plus)
Can easily land at 100mph, takeoff speed of approx 170mph. Max Speed over 4000mph.

Detach 1 before takeoff. I recommend 1-2% throttle for takeoff until a suitable altitude has been reached to 'open her up'

Enjoy, and please give credit if you use this as a base design!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 40.7ft (12.4m)
  • Length 73.8ft (22.5m)
  • Height 8.2ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 128,438lbs (58,259kg)
  • Loaded Weight 138,612lbs (62,873kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.669
  • Wing Loading 245.3lbs/ft2 (1,197.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 565.1ft2 (52.5m2)
  • Drag Points 11811

Parts

  • Number of Parts 256
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,032
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    16.2k LordofLego
    Fast. I think you should know that some moron copied this exactly, didn't give you credit, and acted like it was his own.
    9.4 years ago
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    509 Nethereal
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/dA37Rl/Arctic-Sparrow-v-2-0-Indestructable Please see the updated 2nd version to this plane - twice the power and even more agile! Thank you Elij for canard suggestion!
    9.6 years ago
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    14.0k ElijtheGeat
    really cool, I've started using canards too, as you said in the comments, they're basically indestructible whereas normal control surfaces pop off quite frequently
    9.6 years ago
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    Nice!
    9.6 years ago
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    8,341 OminousGloom
    I know how you did this but wow... Never thought of using it in ultrasonic planes-you have given me an idea...
    9.6 years ago
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    This is really cool man, good work.
    9.6 years ago
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    12.7k Austinowen
    The movements on this plane are just sooo precise! Great job & nice use of the motors!
    9.6 years ago
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    509 Nethereal
    Thanks! It was a proof of concept to try building something only using structural wings/rotators. Turned out to be indestructable (in air). It flies like a charm at ultrasonic speeds
    9.6 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    Dude this thing is awesome
    9.6 years ago