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YB-4 Sockeye

9,180 Simplemike  5.9 years ago

Prototype flying wing with no gyro. This means you will need to actively manage the yaw controls.

I recommend using the instrument horizon line as a reference point when rolling and turning.

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 163.1ft (49.7m)
  • Length 55.7ft (17.0m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 15,173lbs (6,882kg)
  • Loaded Weight 38,727lbs (17,566kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.16
  • Wing Loading 19.2lbs/ft2 (93.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,018.2ft2 (187.5m2)
  • Drag Points 26945

Parts

  • Number of Parts 87
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 714
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    1,482 Ikhsantastic

    When its show to public? @Simplemike

    5.9 years ago
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    9,180 Simplemike

    @Ikhsan2005 yes!

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    1,482 Ikhsantastic

    Is that a new generation of B2 Spirit?

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    @Simplemike no problem!

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    9,180 Simplemike

    Thanks for the spotlights! @JED @communisticbanana @JohnnyBoythePilot

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    @Simplemike than save the gyro one as a separate craft under the name of "YB-4 Sockeye gyro"

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    9,180 Simplemike

    @communisticbanana I agree, I personally prefer taking longer approaches on landing to adding a Gyro. But when playing with one on the airplane with "landing gear" it made landing super simple, but I also feel like that detracts from the reward of wrestling with it

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    @Simplemike gyros can get REALLY annoying, so if it is necessary, add one with the bare minimum of power needed so it can function properly.

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    9,180 Simplemike

    @communisticbanana I've debated adding a Gyro that's only active with the landing gear down. Thoughts?

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    @Simplemike the only challenge is landing, and flying straight. (sort of)

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    9,180 Simplemike

    @communisticbanana I'm glad you like it! It's an expansion on what I learned building my last flying wing. I'll be adding weapons when I can build a good looking bomb bay

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    this is amazing!

    5.9 years ago