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Fork Tailed Swift Mk II (600+ mph no engine flapper)

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Based on Zyyx's and DustyT33's work on making birdlike fliers, the Swift is another ornithopter.
To take off just gentry add throttle while you pitch backwards. Once completely clear of the ground you can raise the landing gear (G) and Throttle up to full power.
Top Speed is around 350 mph at sea level, but rises quickly at altitude, until it surpasses 600 mph at 65,000 feet.

It is amphibious and can even undewater at speeds up to 100 mph while submerged, but it is also a bit fragile when on the water, so swim at your own risk.

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Wing Loading 7.5lbs/ft2 (36.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 283.0ft2 (26.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1251

Parts

  • Number of Parts 36
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 355