Proof of concept for a hydrofoiling vehicle -- I was working on a sailboat version but there were a lot of bugs so I downgraded to this simpler wakefoil model. All the attitude control is through the underwater wings, no gyros or anything. Takeoffs are a little bumpy because this game has a weird(surface tension?) model where submerged parts sort of stick to the surface -- also why taking off water planes is a pain.
VTOL - speed
Trim - height
Roll - steering
Lmk if you guys want tips for designing your own or any questions about the model, I'll try to respond.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 12.9ft (3.9m)
- Length 14.8ft (4.5m)
- Height 11.3ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 530lbs (240kg)
- Loaded Weight 810lbs (367kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.156
- Wing Loading 6.0lbs/ft2 (29.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 134.5ft2 (12.5m2)
- Drag Points 201
Parts
- Number of Parts 23
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 78
This is really cool. Steady as a rock, and so smooth. Nicely done
@KudaOni yes it has haha
It's been a while!