Less than 200 parts, I did not think I could pull it off.
This is the Warrior, a ZERO XML Forward Swept Wing Fighter and yes, it is a Bi-Plane.
It is not a new concept, rather one that I have revisited for this competition.
Controls as per normal.
Watch the rear wheels, as soon as they get off the ground you can go flying.
It is nose heavy, so trim is needed for level flight.
EDIT: Do not move/ alter the wing bracing, it will cause them to 'break' and the wings will do odd things until you fix it.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 30.4ft (9.3m)
- Length 34.0ft (10.4m)
- Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 12,194lbs (5,531kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,418lbs (7,447kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.73
- Wing Loading 19.1lbs/ft2 (93.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 861.1ft2 (80.0m2)
- Drag Points 4035
Parts
- Number of Parts 89
- Control Surfaces 16
- Performance Cost 446
@Mickk you did a good job, as I said, I made this competition based on performance, and engineering, not necessarily how many parts you can stick on a 3D model. You showed your skill as an engineer and and innovator of design. Keep it up, awesome job, and we can't wait to see you in the next one.
@EchoWhiskey11
Best of Show too?!!!
Wow!!
That was unexpected, thanks.
Best of Show Award Thunderdome
This won the challenge.
Has some stability problems and could use more power.
More vertical stabilizer area may help.
The main thing I did not think I could do was the odd wing structure.
I had to think quite hard before I figured out and then I was like 'How did I not get this right away it is so simple!'.