X-8 Aerobee
7,683 TrueNoMan
4.8 years ago
An replica of the X-8 Aerobee.
Steps for Takeoff:
VTOL up to lift it to about 60 degrees (don't lift too much or it falls back!);
Full throttle;
Wait for less than 1 second then toggle AG1 to detach from the stand;
Pitch up or down if you need to;
After the mission ends, push the head down to horizontal by pitching then toggle AG2 to detach from the body (you pitch to help detachment);
Toggle AG3 to open the parachute then wait for it to land.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 10.5ft (3.2m)
- Length 55.2ft (16.8m)
- Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 7,274lbs (3,299kg)
- Loaded Weight 198,553lbs (90,062kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.169
- Wing Loading 2,732.8lbs/ft2 (13,342.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 72.7ft2 (6.8m2)
- Drag Points 4149
Parts
- Number of Parts 62
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 262