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Blackledge XRQ-50 (Eternity)

330 MisterMitchell  6.8 years ago

Experimental UAV designed by Blackledge Aeronautics. A purely fictional aircraft. Envisioning the dream of many engineers from the cold war era, Blackledge Aeronautics designed and built the XRQ-50. A nuclear powered drone capable of remaining in the air indefinitely. With no need for refueling, and no pilots, this aircraft is capable of theoretically remaining aloft for forever. Hence many of those took to calling it “the eternity UAV”. The nickname stuck with the XRQ-50 throughout its design process. In the case of an electronic warfare strike against the U.S. satellite system, multiple XRQ-50 UAVs would be on standby. Ready to provide the military with much needed surveilance capabilities. The wheels detach once in flight, saving weight and improving aerodynamics. The XRQ-50 is a bit tricky to get aloft, but once there it handles like a dream. Increase throttle to 100% and pull the trim slider all the way down. Once above 200 MPH, press 1 to release the gears and start flying. There are two cameras aboard, also a gyroscope for more stable surveilance focused flying. Press 7 to activate the gyro.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 11.9ft (3.6m)
  • Length 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Height 7.5ft (2.3m)
  • Empty Weight 2,035lbs (923kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,035lbs (923kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.655
  • Wing Loading 52.6lbs/ft2 (257.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 38.7ft2 (3.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1439

Parts

  • Number of Parts 35
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 183
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    @Gestour Thank you for the info!! Much appreciated! I am new to SP and still learning the ropes. Any advice will be very helpful! I’ll make a note of this. Thanks!

    6.8 years ago
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    314k Gestour

    @MisterMitchell no problem.
    By the way, you it only works to tag 3 people at a time on a message, so noone after me was alerted to your comment.

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    @BogdanX @SledDriver @Gestour @Kerbango @getorge @ThomasRoderick @DB2000 Thank you all so much for the upvotes!! It means a lot to me!!

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    975 DB2000

    In case you guys didn't know MisterMichell is my brother! He makes all the sophisticated stuff and I build crap and put wheels on it lol!

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    Any criticism is welcome and will be taken constructively! @Kerbango

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    101k Kerbango

    Sometimes, it helps having "a fresh pair of eyes" look at a plane.

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    Thank you! Thanks for the upvote! I’ve been playing for a bit. Never had the guts to post one of my um... “creations” before. Lol. @Kerbango

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    Thanks bro! @DB2000

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    101k Kerbango

    Welcome to SP.com.

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    975 DB2000

    Sweet!

    6.8 years ago