My first test at making a plane that can fly well at hypersonic speeds above 3900 MPH. I used a design I already downloaded a long time ago as a base and then modified it.
Topspeed: 3900+ MPH with Hyperdrive
I advice you to only go that fast at high altitude, as the airplane wobbles heavily at those speeds below 15000 ft, but it doesn't affect flight performance.
Maneuverability is very good, but not extreme. I focused more on making it stable.
Acceleration is pretty intense with Hyperdrive enabled.
Controls:
AG1 - activate Hyperdrive
Throttle - engine throttle
Brakes - airbrakes
Pitch up/down - elevators up/down
Roll left/right - ailerons left/right
Yaw left/right - rudder left/right
Trim-Slider - Pitch-Trim
Feedback and suggestions are appreciated!
Cheers! :)
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor PQ-R ''Trench Runner'' SQAF- 04
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
- Length 65.6ft (20.0m)
- Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 14,387lbs (6,525kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,111lbs (7,308kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.393
- Wing Loading 21.0lbs/ft2 (102.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 766.8ft2 (71.2m2)
- Drag Points 4681
Parts
- Number of Parts 54
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 460
@JaySto XML-editing lights and engine exhaust. :)
Love the hyperdrive effect - how did you get the light/aura around the nose? Looks like a shockwave - so cool!