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Rockwell-MBB X-31

15.8k Suica  4.0 years ago

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Aircraft Details

The Rockwell-Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm X-31 was an experimental jet fighter designed to test fighter thrust vectoring technology.

It was designed and built by Rockwell and Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), as part of a joint US and German Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability program to provide additional control authority in pitch and yaw, for significantly more maneuverability than most conventional fighters. An advanced flight control system provided controlled flight at high angles of attack where conventional aircraft would stall or lose control.
(Adapted from Wiki)

Operating Instructions

AG1: Changes the mode in which the thrust deflection paddles always work
FireGuns:Thrust deflection paddles move as long as the button is pressed
HMN
As long as the HUD shows a stall warning, the thrust deflector will continue to work to stabilize the aircraft
HUD
HUD
AG2: Drag chute deployment
VTOL down: Flap deployment

HMNGIF
High maneuverability due to thrust deflection!
Click here for the full demo.

The thrust deflection function is a major feature of the X-31. The benefits to maneuverability it brings are immeasurable. With SimplePlanes, I have made it easy to achieve both stable flight and high maneuverability.
All you have to do is press the FireGuns button and anyone can soar freely through the air, no mods needed!

Enjoy your flight!

Some samples
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Thanks to Scharnhorst, PlanariaLab2, Type89igo who cooperated in the test flight

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 3 airplane(s) +21 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 22.3ft (6.8m)
  • Length 43.2ft (13.2m)
  • Height 13.6ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 23,758lbs (10,776kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,303lbs (12,384kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.457
  • Wing Loading 16.4lbs/ft2 (80.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,665.0ft2 (154.7m2)
  • Drag Points 3223

Parts

  • Number of Parts 701
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 3,570
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    15.8k Suica

    It's been a year since I posted my most well-received piece to date, "Bubble Ship," and X-31 managed to beat my personal best in UV counts.
    Thanks to all the SimplePlanes users who rated it!

    Pinned 4.0 years ago
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    41.3k Saturn0

    @Noob101 i am most likely going to build the X31 for if i reach plat. I will look at this to see how to get by some of the difficulties in design like the afterburner and canopy. Then i will try making my own models of the IRL systems

    +1 7 months ago
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    the demonstration video is deleted.

    10 months ago
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    Can I modify it @Suica

    1.9 years ago
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    301k WinsWings

    once I was thinking to build this one, but never got a chance, Nice build and description

    2.0 years ago
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    How did you get the smoke on the wings?

    +1 2.2 years ago
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    You just got popular bro,
    The almighty @YYEE has uncovered the hidden power of your aircraft

    2.3 years ago
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    runs out of fuel quickly but
    this thing is an absolute masterpiece

    2.3 years ago
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    love it

    +1 3.2 years ago
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    can i ask for the one with the simplewings mod installed?

    +1 3.2 years ago
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    9,801 HelloX

    Possibly because it is? @BreadDoBeKindaSus

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    This makes mine look like garbage

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    454 ZFRFRK

    @Suica can you pls make mobile version of this

    +3 3.8 years ago
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    364 Phantom7

    BELKAN WITCHCRAFT! In all seriousness though this feels like some thing straight out of ace combat 7

    +1 3.8 years ago
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    38.7k UltraLight

    @Suica lol I hate paneling--it is fun and it's cool but it takes so many parts and I cannot build, a full plane if I panel

    Looking forward to it btw

    +1 3.8 years ago
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    15.8k Suica

    @UltraLight
    It's coming soon.
    I'm now trying to build by paneling.

    3.8 years ago
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    38.7k UltraLight

    When are you planning on posting next?

    3.8 years ago
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    12.9k Ferrolon

    @Suica how do i make a plane to be as supermaneuverable as this?

    3.9 years ago
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    @Suica Thank you very much!

    4.0 years ago
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    15.8k Suica

    @mikoyanster Thanks for the assessment and the invitation, if I can make it in time, I'll submit my work to you.

    +4 4.0 years ago
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    @russianspy Great!!

    4.0 years ago
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    26.2k Default4

    @mikoyanster YES MIKO GO BOY GO GET EM <3

    4.0 years ago
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    You are invited to participate in the 1st Jetfighter Challenge! Your creations have the level to participate, please take a look. Thank you

    4.0 years ago
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    650 og31S

    Great to fly. I can use the vectoring to do a full 180 in less than 2 seconds.

    4.0 years ago
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    very nice build my guy. 10/10

    +2 4.0 years ago
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