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Arterra Engineering Cormorant MK2

165 Errsoe  4.7 years ago
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A modified variant of the Redshift Dynamics Cormorant (by https://www.simpleplanes.com/u/Wrysen ), now with a fleshed out cargo bay and added firepower. This sleek VTOL spacecraft’s controls are easy to learn and quick to master!

Most Stable Takeoff Procedure:
-AG1 (stock aerospace gyroscopic stabilizer)
-VTOL (left) up approximately halfway to hover
-throttle up and ride

All controls:
-AG1 (Gyro stabilizer)
-AG2 (Cargo bay on-ramp)
-AG3 (Front-mounted chainguns)
-AG7 (Wingtip folding)
-Landing gear are retractable

The Cormorant is a model of shuttle initially manufactured by Redshift Dynamics, the model was in later years adopted and modified by Arterra Engineering Corp. who meticulously outfitted her with the firepower she deserved on top of other modifications.

Additions:
-Expanded crew capacity by 1
-Repainted
-Cargo bay fleshed out with a generator and control desk
-Expanded arsenal
-More detailed control panels for crew

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Arterra Engineering Cormorant MK2
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 47.9ft (14.6m)
  • Length 59.5ft (18.1m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 66,117lbs (29,990kg)
  • Loaded Weight 66,516lbs (30,171kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.114
  • Wing Loading 22.6lbs/ft2 (110.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,940.6ft2 (273.2m2)
  • Drag Points 37167

Parts

  • Number of Parts 380
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,378