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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.

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