Yep, the name fits the plane, finally.
I did not set out to make really flat plane like this, it was going to be another 'sandwich' like the Saucer or Fly Ball, but it turned out like this.
Also has a 'holds more fuel than normal' fuel tank, as I have worked out how the 'infinite fuel tank' works.
However, while this one does hold more fuel than usual, you will see the fuel gauge going down because it doesn't hold a huge amount.
Flies really well, loops like nothing I've built before, but the roll is a little slower than it could be.
Terrible in a computer controlled dogfight vs a Spitfire Mk1a which is how I test my 'fighters'.
It would probably go well with a human at the controls.
If you get out of control, throttle back to about half and hand it to the autopilot, it can usually get back to flying straight and level.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 32.8ft (10.0m)
- Length 49.2ft (15.0m)
- Height 4.8ft (1.5m)
- Empty Weight 257lbs (116kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,449lbs (4,739kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.225
- Wing Loading 18.2lbs/ft2 (88.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 573.8ft2 (53.3m2)
- Drag Points 6903
Parts
- Number of Parts 22
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 342
I could have made a 'sandwich' plane out of this, another 'plate' on the top and bottom and made it look like a playing card.
I would have to think of another name though. heh
About how I test my 'fighters'.
I first have it go head to head with the Spitfire Mk1a.
This is because, while it is old, it is still an outstanding fighter.
If it can go toe to toe and win half the time -or- get into a situation where neither aircraft can score a hit, then I move on to stage two.
Stage two is a F-15c jet fighter, with guns only.
Same deal as with the Spitfire Mk1a.
After that, I load up missiles, usually 4 Interceptors and Guardians, stick on some decoy gear (have to move decoy stuff a few times during testing) and move on to Stage Three.
Stage 3 is F-15c fighter, but loaded for bear this time.
By this stage, if my plane can survive the first pass, I know it is a good fighter aircraft. If it can win more often than not or comes back down to guns only, I know I've done something right.
If I'm feeling really confident, I pull out the Su-27, with it's 'Russian' missiles, which seem to be able to turn 90' corners AND reacquire a target after being decoyed.
My aircraft rarely survive going up against those.