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XF-53

3,666 DumbPlaneMaker  1.9 years ago

Because of everyone who upvoted and spotlighted this plane, it became my first one to reach the 1st page. Thanks to all of you!

Background

XF-53 is an experimental aircraft made to test propellers with thrust vectoring control to improve pitch maneuverability. A contra-rotating propeller layout was chosen to eliminate the effects of prop wash on the roll and yaw axis while the propeller is angled. The philosophy of the aircraft is to angle itself properly and take a shot from its two devastating 150mm with 50 rounds each cannons, once and for all.

Controls

  • VTOL for propeller blade pitch
  • Pitch also controls propeller angle
  • Standard pitch, roll, throttle, yaw

Some cool screenshots


Taking off from USS Tiny Two


Flying above USS Tiny Two and 2 destroyers


Just after shooting down a target drone


Hope you enjoy flying this plane!
And don't forget to upvote if you like it!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 44.3ft (13.5m)
  • Length 37.7ft (11.5m)
  • Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 15,118lbs (6,857kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,053lbs (9,096kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.099
  • Wing Loading 41.3lbs/ft2 (201.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 485.8ft2 (45.1m2)
  • Drag Points 0

Parts

  • Number of Parts 118
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 652