The M96 SCOUT (Supersonic Compact Observation and Utility) is a long range, low profile, and relatively small aircraft intended for reconissiance operations. That isn't to say at all that it can't hold it's own in a fight. In fact, it is top of the line in terms of maneuverability dogfighting, both at high and low speeds. The inputs are as follows:
AG 1-4: countermeasures
AG 5: Jettison weapons
AG 8: Toggle lights
This is mostly an experiment for unconventional fuselage design. If you find that the aircraft loses stability, either punch it or hit the airbrakes. The airbrakes are a 95% guarantee that it will restabilize.
Specifications
Spotlights
- JohnnyBoythePilot 5.8 years ago
- Simplemike 5.8 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 29.8ft (9.1m)
- Length 37.7ft (11.5m)
- Height 6.7ft (2.0m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 8,734lbs (3,961kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 7.718
- Wing Loading 36.7lbs/ft2 (179.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 238.2ft2 (22.1m2)
- Drag Points 2944
Parts
- Number of Parts 179
- Control Surfaces 12
- Performance Cost 963
@elmong I can sort of see what you are saying, but I only have trouble with a 90 degree crosswind of over about 50 mph. At that point, this thing will fly slow enough directly into the wind to land perpendicular to the runway. It is also a very ligthweight aircraft for a dual engine jet, so keep that in mind.
@yoshicraze thx. I generally try to make my stuff a bit over the top in terms of maneuverability just so that if I put them up against other workshop creations they can get the job done. I am still playing around with inherent instability and maneuverability, though.
@elmong So in my library, when I have relatively successful experiments, I just label them "scout <number>." This in my library is just Scout 8, not M96. The whole scout thing is just an acronym I yeeted. In addition, all of my "scouts" have either self-defense, short range AA missiles or fuel tanks. THe amount of actual scouting you can do in the game is rather limited, so I dont worry about it much.
@elmong Have you tried flying it? In my editor and sim, it is very stable at speeds over about 100 mph.