MKGP Tupolev-160 Imitation Mk-2
Takeoff: Easy.
Handling: Easy.
Landing: Mediocre.
Credits: None. Everything built from scratch by uploader.
Notes: Can achieve Mach 1+ speed. Landing and take-off require high speed. Engines uprated by 99%. Swing-wing has a range of ~20° through ~64° sweep, offering maximum lift at 20° sweep. The Swing-wing system is linked to VTOL, which is linked to the angle of attack of the rear horizontal stabilizers. Takeoff: Swing the wings to 20°, power up to about 60%, and sit back. The plane will gracefully take off by itself. Handling: Just like a large plane, it can do the basic activities, but not acrobatics. Acrobatics can rip the wings off. Landing: This needs a long straight approach towards the runway. If one has a relatively long approach, then the landing can be smooth. However, to get a long approach correct is difficult, because the runway looks small from a distance. With skill, one should be able to land smoothly. Modifications over the previous version: Engine uprated to 99%. Tiny flaps added to the rear horizontal stabilizers. Rear fuselage has been largely modified to give a smoother look. More air-brakes have been added to allow for post landing braking in the available airport runways. The rear horizontal stabilizers are linked to the swing-wing operation, which happens via VTOL. Some ballast has been added to make the weight distribution more balanced. The paint scheme has been changed to matte white. A red start has been added to the vertical stabilizer. Blue and orange stripes have been added right below the cockpit windows on the port and starboard sides.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrGqc4DPukE
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 90.0ft (27.4m)
- Length 74.6ft (22.8m)
- Height 18.8ft (5.7m)
- Empty Weight 65,265lbs (29,603kg)
- Loaded Weight 122,991lbs (55,788kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.096
- Wing Loading 148.8lbs/ft2 (726.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 826.5ft2 (76.8m2)
- Drag Points 14604
Parts
- Number of Parts 228
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,189