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HE1 (Hybrid Experiment 1)

236 Dale200101  5.2 years ago
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The first experimental hybrid aircraft I've designed aside from the "slap-and-dash" FLRHT.
Action group 1 is the turnable front gear,
Action group 2 is the jets,
Action group 3 is the turboprop.
At 15,000ft the top speeds are:
With just the prop: 438mph,
With all engines and jets only: 774mph. I believe that the aircraft is aero limited hence 774mph being the top speed, could probably do better with turbofans but since the other experimental aircraft I've got in the works also has turbojets this is only fair.
Be aware that these speeds are based on the testing that I've done so far so it may be faster at higher altitudes.
Needs quite a lot of elevator trim to keep level at low speeds but very little at high speeds, be prepared to notch back and forth between none and a tiny bit up.

Please give your feedback on which experimental aircraft is the best once they're all posted, might take a few days but I'll put a post on the forum to tell you when I have finished.

This should be quite obvious but DO NOT REMOVE THE REAR LANDING GEAR.

In my opinion this is the best HE series aircraft to fly by miles but let me know what your favourite one is by upvoting your favourite one or leave a comment saying it's your favourite. Make sure you try them all first though.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 62.1ft (18.9m)
  • Length 45.4ft (13.8m)
  • Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 8,957lbs (4,063kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,741lbs (4,872kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.092
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.279
  • Wing Loading 29.5lbs/ft2 (143.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 364.6ft2 (33.9m2)
  • Drag Points 2775

Parts

  • Number of Parts 35
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 315