I decided to try the fuselage cockpit thing. Looks extra cool, but removes functionality of cockpit view (Which is a shame, because cameras don't have the targeting functionality of an actual cockpit). I also increased the main wing size slightly, and redesigned the elevators, as my experience shows that forward swept elevators seem to allow greater angles of pitch. It's important to note that, at tested flight speeds, optimal pitch actually occurs at around 20-25 degrees, not 30 (I wish you could be more precise with rotators), but I'm sure there's some situation where having a pitch angle of 30 degrees helps. Rockets on 1-3.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 34.6ft (10.5m)
- Length 29.4ft (9.0m)
- Height 9.9ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 13,367lbs (6,063kg)
- Loaded Weight 17,666lbs (8,013kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.816
- Wing Loading 49.2lbs/ft2 (240.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 359.1ft2 (33.4m2)
- Drag Points 2356
Parts
- Number of Parts 51
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 402
@Tully2001 Thanks. I know this thing's kinda small for it - but I like small planes, and was getting kinda sick of regular cockpits. And this thing does technically have a nosecone at the front, if you count the funny extension as part of the cockpit.