SimplePlanes | YF-23 Bright Knight

YF-23 Bright Knight

15.9k Allstar 9.9 years ago

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Several hundred lbs of have been shaved off ,leading to an increase in speed and maneuverability. Finished the second flight course in 4 mins with it. Works best at about 11,000 ft. Cruise there is 785 mph. Pretty good at gliding to a landing. Slightly unstable airframe(V-tail design) causes a little bit of fishtailing after rolling. You've been warned. PLEASE LEAVE SOME IDEAS FOR SOMETHING I CAN BUILD :)

General Characteristics

Successors 6 airplane(s) +38 bonus
Created On iOS
Wingspan 21.1ft (6.4m)
Length 29.4ft (9.0m)
Height 5.7ft (1.8m)
Empty Weight 6,492lbs (2,945kg)
Loaded Weight 8,633lbs (3,916kg)

Performance

Power/Weight Ratio 2.602
Wing Loading 50.1lbs/ft² (244.5kg/m²)
Wing Area 172.4ft² (16.0m²)
Drag Points 1815

Parts

Number of Parts 63
Control Surfaces 8
Performance Cost 271

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8,354 arcues

Those with no life have found hypos 1st coment

+2 6.6 years ago
6,845 Jetspeed1001

:( @Himynameiswalrus

+0 8.3 years ago
81.6k Himynameiswalrus

@arcues :(

+0 8.5 years ago
8,354 arcues

:(@Himynameiswalrus

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81.6k Himynameiswalrus

@arcues ):

+0 8.5 years ago
8,354 arcues

:(@Himynameiswalrus

+0 8.5 years ago
81.6k Himynameiswalrus

@LeHoneyBadger D:

+0 8.6 years ago
1,450 LeHoneyBadger

@Himynameiswalrus D:

+0 8.6 years ago
81.6k Himynameiswalrus

Hypnotoads first comment. I cri evry tiem

+0 8.6 years ago
15.9k Allstar

This is one of the planes I'd like you to rate. @Rambo1050
+0 9.7 years ago
15.9k Allstar

Done with the Bristol@hypnotoad
+0 9.9 years ago
38.8k hypnotoad

@Allstarship . YOU LEGEND!!!, if it's going to be anything like you vulcan.... nice job by the way, it will be epic.
+0 9.9 years ago
15.9k Allstar

Challenge accepted. I choosr the 188@hypnotoad
+0 9.9 years ago
15.9k Allstar

VULCAN IS DONE! Had fun making it. That seems to be my first flying wing plane ever@thomasjaf
+0 9.9 years ago
38.8k hypnotoad

If you fancy a challenge on a build, then either the British aircraft corporation TSR2, or the bristol type 188 could make for good fun. Well beyond my capabilities, but might be worth a shot. All the best
+0 9.9 years ago
200 Thumper

Believe this minimalist model stay as is! Succeeded in adding VSTOL engine, new wings + 1000 mph speed but the model was uncontrollable. Deleted that model. The way it is is fine.
+0 9.9 years ago
6,133 thomasjaf

You can try the Avro Vulcan or the Brittan-Norman Trislander. Very styles though.
+0 9.9 years ago
6,133 thomasjaf

Ok that's good!
+0 9.9 years ago
15.9k Allstar

Feel free to try! LOL. That'd probably need VTOL engine. Go Ahead. Whatever the outcome, you'll get an honest rating from me@Thumper
+0 9.9 years ago
200 Thumper

How about an 1,100 mph YF-23 prototype version?
+0 9.9 years ago
200 Thumper

Fun in a straight line! About 780 mph at 11,000 cruising. Lacks vertical stabilization, a nit.
+0 9.9 years ago
38.8k hypnotoad

You were right about the slight fishtail, but it's no bother. It's truly stunning looking nice job. Only slight niggle is it does nose down a little. But totally forgivable given the design and handling
+0 9.9 years ago
38.8k hypnotoad

Great work.
+2 9.9 years ago

YF-23 Bright Knight

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