In this challenge, you are tasked with making the best looking and performing aircraft that weighs at-least 30,000 lbs empty weight. It must be aesthetically pleasing and be able to perform at-least 1 barrel-roll at max speed and 1 back-flip at max speed without breakage.
Final rubric ~ points are awarded as 1st: 10 pts, 2nd: 8 pts, 3rd: 5 pts
Speed
Maneuverability
Weight/Heaviness
Aesthetic Appeal
Least Buggy
Least Modded (i.e. modded wings, engines, CoM, CoL)
1st place will receive 10 - 5 star reviews. 2nd will receive 8, and 3rd will receive 5. All others will receive 2 for there participation on the deadline date.
Final Submission date: August 21st at 8/7c
Please rate highly and share with your friends! I would like to get this challenge off the ground.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 56.6ft (17.3m)
- Length 5.6ft (1.7m)
- Height 24.6ft (7.5m)
- Empty Weight 3,836lbs (1,740kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,972lbs (1,801kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 53.7lbs/ft2 (262.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 74.0ft2 (6.9m2)
- Drag Points 36933
Parts
- Number of Parts 158
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 274
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1,278 shootster06@1Hypnoticchicken1 Right. Apologizes then. I could take a suggestion on what the weight minimum could be.9.2 years ago
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9,624 HypnoticChicken@shootster06 the thing is, that would totaly wreck my ipad with lag.9.2 years ago
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1,278 shootster06@1Hypnoticchicken1 That is fine with me. Thanks for attempting though9.2 years ago
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9,624 HypnoticChicken@shootster06 I don't want to, I think I will just exit the challenge.9.2 years ago
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1,278 shootster06@Timmy123429 @1Hypnoticchicken1 At the moment, none of these planes fits the minimum 30,000 empty weight. However, I have decided to change it 30,000 loaded weight. If you would like, make adjustments to your plane. Make it fast, maneuverable, and heavy...3 very hypocritical things9.2 years ago
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1,278 shootster06@Timmy123429 @1Hypnoticchicken1 I'll be looking at the entries. I've decided that the final submission date will be on 21st of August9.2 years ago
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9,624 HypnoticChickenHere is my entry: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/2690Rt/Nb-36h-nuclear-powered-bomber9.2 years ago
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2,268 Timmy123429Can you check out the entry I made its called supersonic bomber I can't enter it in the challenge but I would really appreciate it if you could look at it thx.9.2 years ago
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7,745 tominatorThat is an interesting challenge9.2 years ago
