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Bell X-5

682 EternallySlaying  5.1 years ago
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The Bell X-5 Swing wing experimental jet. Takeoff for this build is around 140mph.

Like my last build, this aircraft is a bit cheaty. I've upped the power of the engine to be the same as real life, drag HEAVILY modified, and the weight to be as real life (empty + 200ish lbs and then it has full fuel tanks based on the leftover weight)

(second post made cause important bits were somehow got collision re-enabled that I noticed while getting pictures.)

Having the DesignerSuite really helped with this build, so I kinda went crazy in the cockpit. This tool allowed me to work much faster just with the disconnect and add connection tools. I think it's much more accurate than my J2F Duck, as I had to eyeball the J2F more.
The aircraft was notably bad in spin IRL according to the wiki, but tip stalls are not really a thing as far as I've seen in the game. I noticed in the pictures for the cockpit that the base of the seat is practically on the floor, so I'm not sure it would be particularly comfortable to fly.

Vtol for wing angle
2 for Leading Edge Slats
3 toggles the flaps using the trim slider
4 for the canopy
5 for gear steering unlock
7 makes all the lights turn on (ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS)
8 Flips all the switches

Wings opening-> https://imgur.com/drb7qRU

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Bell X-5
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.1ft (8.9m)
  • Length 38.0ft (11.6m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 6,239lbs (2,830kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,964lbs (4,519kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.338
  • Wing Loading 44.0lbs/ft2 (215.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 226.3ft2 (21.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1417

Parts

  • Number of Parts 570
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 2,392