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(Test) Fuel vs. Dead Weight

1,164 JolanXBL  8.9 years ago
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I was mistaken in thinking fuel usage affected weight. This is an experiment to test that. But we do not know if it will change, so best to use Weight first, then add fuel just in case. The RCS thrusters were to test if the weight just needed a little jolt to 'reset' the physics, as the experiment is always stationary.

The colors represent where the Center of Mass ought to be as fuel is used. Blue=100%
Green=75%
Yellow=50%
Red=25%
Black=0%.

As Skua pointed out to me, the fuel side will remain heavier, despite having been used up.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Length 37.7ft (11.5m)
  • Height 17.2ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 43,442lbs (19,705kg)
  • Loaded Weight 51,787lbs (23,490kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.769
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 20671

Parts

  • Number of Parts 108
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 802