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HPVT Hybrid Parallel Vector Thrust

8,578 Synthex4060  7.8 years ago

This plane was built to try out a concept to increase maneuvrability. The main principle is to raise the main engine above or below the CoG to create heavy pitching moments. Some auxiliary vector thrust engine near the front help the motion. The vector assisted controls are activated by default (AG 8). Be gentle on them on take-off, I recommend deactivating them for landing.

-AG 1 for guns
-AG2 to drop the missiles carried under the plane
-AG5 for parachutes
-AG6 and 7 for lights

When using the assisted pitching for a prolonged time you will easily throw your machine into a stall. Recovery should usually be possible. Basically the plane being a long object it has a lot of pitching inertia so be sure to compensate e.g. pitch full up then pitch down once you are where you want to be to stop the motion.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.4ft (8.0m)
  • Length 40.4ft (12.3m)
  • Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 13,848lbs (6,281kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,300lbs (7,847kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.078
  • Wing Loading 63.4lbs/ft2 (309.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 272.9ft2 (25.4m2)
  • Drag Points 4488

Parts

  • Number of Parts 127
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 560