*PLEASE READ: THIS DESCRIPTION CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE VARIOUS FEATURES OF THIS BUILD*
This is the second version of my Navy F/A-18 Hornet. At comes with all the details of the previous model (catapult, arresting 'hook' etc) plus a few other features. The release system on this version has been made more discreet, with only one connection between the plane and the catapult, and the large block at the rear of the plane in the first model has been replaced with a deployable jet blast deflector. This version also has four VTOL engines powering the catapult, rather than three.
*INSTRUCTIONS + TIPS FOR MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT*
Action group 1 + VTOL slider up deploys the jet blast deflector.
To use the launch catapult, first throttle engines to 100%, wait a second or so, then activate group 2. Immediately after leaving the catapult rail, activate group 3, then deactivate group 2 and retract the gear. You can then fly as normal.
To lower flaps, activate group 4 and move VTOL slider up.
To lower the arresting 'hook', activate group 5 and move VTOL slider up. When using the arresting 'hook', try to land as gently as possible as slowly as possible, to avoid breaking it. For best results with the arresting 'hook', apply full brakes just before touchdown, and keep them on until fully stopped.
Landing speed for this aircraft is roughly 120 mph with low fuel. The landing speed will be considerably higher when trying to land with a greater fuel load.
Finally, although i do believe this to be mostly bug free, if you do come across any consistent issues, please let me know, and i will do my best to fix it.
Specifications
Spotlights
- ColonelStriker 7.6 years ago
- TTHHSSSS 7.6 years ago
- Windwaker5000 7.6 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Navy F-18 With Catapult Launcher
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 47.5ft (14.5m)
- Length 261.4ft (79.7m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 128,531lbs (58,300kg)
- Loaded Weight 137,063lbs (62,171kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.557
- Wing Loading 382.1lbs/ft2 (1,865.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 358.8ft2 (33.3m2)
- Drag Points 28205
Parts
- Number of Parts 329
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 1,080
i love this catapult can you make another version? with a better working f-18?
This remains one of my favourite SimplePlanes creations ever. It was really hard work fine tuning the catapult sled. There were so many bugs with the initial prototypes and I remember staying awake many hours for several nights before I finally had something that worked reasonably well.
Even though this system has been rendered obsolete by the introduction of the new USS Beast, I still like to use it from time to time. Its just the right size for USS Tiny.
@SajabAerospace shh
@Nickr Your comment is approximately 3 months too late.
@Linebob read the instructions
This is no catapult
@Linebob ?
Lire
Ahhh ok, that's a bit more difficult :) @Thomasj041
What I need is a catapult my plane can hook up to, rather than start attached. @SajabAerospace
Would this work well for your film?
@Thomasj041
Wow dude
Good build
@SajabAerospace It's really cool! simple and efficient
Thanks for the upvote @MethaManAircraft
Thanks for the upvote @Cplgocho
Thanks for the upvote @JettStorm
@SajabAerospace np
Np @SajabAerospace
@SajabAerospace no problemo 😀
Ok, thanks for the upvote as well btw @Luuk2909
Thanks for the upvote @ColonelStriker
Thanks for the upvote @saturn28
I have tried it a little bit now i
But it doesnt really work, i will do some testing and if it works i will upload it unlisted and tag u so u can see what i did ;) @SajabAerospace
If you want you can save the catapult as a subassembly, and attach it to your F-14 just before it's front wheel. I don't know how well it will work. I've also tried other planes with the catapult, with varying degrees of success. @Luuk2909
I it possible to make this work with my F-14?