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Lockheed Martin Darkstar

1,710 XEX01Calibarn  1.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on XEX01Calibarn's Lockheed Martin Darkstar

Probably the last update for this plane. After several months and tons of updates, I managed to make it look quite similar to the movie and the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 versions, especially if you're inside the cockpit.

Mattflat's's original Darkstar


FIXES AND NEW FEATURES

  • revamped cockpit
  • startup sequence (check the flight manual in-game)
  • changed the Mach number display
  • added new cockpit labels
  • edited some cockpit labels
  • removed two redundant cockpit gauges
  • added new buttons and switches (APU, Batteries, Parking brake, etc.)
  • landing light is now AG6
  • drag parachute is now AG7
  • changed the position of the landing light (previously taxi lights) switch
  • added the Emergency Fuel Transfer switch in place of the landing light switch (purely cosmetic, no purpose in-game)
  • changed the scramjet afterburner colors
  • changed the scramjet input and power multipliers, scramjets can now reach Mach 10.3 – Mach 10.4 (which is the maximum speed the Darkstar reached in the movie before being destroyed, as shown on the flight control screen) when flying at 75,000 – 85,000+ feet
  • changed the color of the metallic part of the landing gears from dark gray to silver
  • landing lights located at side landing gears removed, for the Darkstar in the movie and MFS2020 only have a landing light at the front landing gear
  • I don't know how to make a custom landing gear, so I hid the landing light located in front of the front landing gear to a position where it can still provide glow even when hidden
  • red beacon light lights up when throttle is activated
  • updated the craft instructions

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Lockheed Martin Darkstar
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 37.4ft (11.4m)
  • Length 60.0ft (18.3m)
  • Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 13,806lbs (6,262kg)
  • Loaded Weight 25,948lbs (11,770kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 30.874
  • Wing Loading 24.1lbs/ft2 (117.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,076.7ft2 (100.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3943

Parts

  • Number of Parts 178
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 831