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Heavy Lift Air Carrier + SpaceShip 2 + XF32

112 JuicyPotate  5.3 years ago
Auto Credit Based on wzr1's Light Cargo Type M-Xtra

This was born out of my fascination for parasite fighters and Virgin Galactic's SS2. Although there are 3 aircraft to fly here, but the part count is low so is totally mobile friendly! The Air Carrier (AC) can be controlled at all times and the artificial horizon used to take note of its height/attitude to keep it circling overhead while the parasite fighters are used (use one at a time as they have the same controls). So, here are the controls. Listen closely!

AC:
flown using rudder for aileron and trim for pitch. You get used to it eventually.
Raise the gear using VTOL down
Once the gear is in place, and throttle power set for an overhead orbit, deactivate Ag8. Turn back on for when you want to land and require fine throttle control and to lower thelanding gear. Also carries 6 conventional bombs.

XF32:
A tiny, nimble fighter with 2 torpedos. (Designed by somebody else, I have optimised)
Ag6 start engine and release from AC (5s delay)
Ag5 to drop torpedos

SpaceShip 2:
What began as tourism, Mr Branson later decided to weaponise his creation. Again, designed by somebody else and I have optimised)
VTOL down for flaps (VTOL up to fly level at high speeds)
Ag2 and VTOL down to lower the drop-arm
Ag7 to release detacher and engage magnets. Deactivate Ag7 again to turn off magnets and drop away. This has been designed to allow the aircraft to rendezvous with the AC again and attach with magnets before returning to base.
Ag3 starts the engine.
Ag4 allows the tail to feather to descend slowly from a high altitude.
Ag1 to drop torpedos, and lower the arrestor hook (so turn Ag1 off after dropping torpedos).

There's a lot going on here but it allows for much more interesting flights and lots challenges! Formating and reattaching to the AC is tough, so make sure the AC is flying straight and level and keep an eye on your fuel.

If you read this far, well done and I hope you enjoy. If you did enjoy it, don't forget to upvote please!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Light Cargo Type M-Xtra
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 119.9ft (36.5m)
  • Length 98.5ft (30.0m)
  • Height 36.8ft (11.2m)
  • Empty Weight 50,576lbs (22,940kg)
  • Loaded Weight 91,363lbs (41,441kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.582
  • Wing Loading 64.3lbs/ft2 (314.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,420.6ft2 (132.0m2)
  • Drag Points 31661

Parts

  • Number of Parts 256
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 1,562
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    @wzr1 your aircraft was the perfect platform for my idea so thank you! It is confusing to start with, but after some practice I managed to get to grips with it

    5.3 years ago
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    2,616 wzr1

    awesome creation though the controls make me a little bit confused btw thx for using my plane

    5.3 years ago