DRJ-1
A dedicated racing aircraft. Design principle is excelling in speed, agility and endurance, with everything else thrown out window. The design has fulfilled this criteria quite well.
With a top speed of 720 mph (950 mph with the auxiliary engines on) at sea level, it is decently fast, and can go beyond 1000 mph at higher altitudes and/or as the aircraft eats through its fuel supply of 1,116 gal. It is nimble enough to navigate even the tightest of jet-class courses, and is even capable of navigating most courses that were designed for props.
For endurance, the fuel economy of the two auxiliary engines isn't all that good, so the aircraft will run on the main engine only until activation group 2 is turned on. Activate them when speed is the priority, and deactivate them when things get more relaxed and speed isn't needed all that much.
AG1: Parachutes
AG2: Auxiliary engines. Cut throttle then disable group 2 to turn off.
AG3-8: Unassigned. This is an all-out racing plane, and doesn't have lights.
Enjoy!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
- Length 34.3ft (10.5m)
- Height 14.5ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 12,070lbs (5,474kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,560lbs (8,872kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.872
- Wing Loading 51.0lbs/ft2 (249.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 383.5ft2 (35.6m2)
- Drag Points 2507
Parts
- Number of Parts 33
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 328