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Liberty X120 Mod.3

1,654 WacoTaco  3.0 years ago

This is an incomplete build, cause I ran out of parts (349) to meet the mobile-friendly requirement. I will link the completed version once it is completed. I experimented a bit with fly-by-wire systems on this one, but I am not well enough familiarized yet with the XML functions and variables to do so: That said, I did end up using @tomlin5412 's line of code for the elevator motor, which can be found Here-> https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/1141339/some-codes-I-made along with a few other useful XML lines.

The full version will be tailored more towards VR and will have a much nicer cockpit, however VR users will only have stick, throttle, and eject functions on this one. _

AG1: Bail
AG2: Internal Missile stores
AG3: Jettison Pylons (internal stores will not jett if deactivated)
AG7: Arresting Hook
AG8: Wingtip Lights

Performance characteristics make this one more of an interceptor than a fighter. Ideally, the final version will be a bit more maneuverable if I can figure out how to make control surface motors that correct for drift and oscillation, tuned correctly to the correct thrust and velocity. Maybe some PIDs, I just haven't figured that out yet.

Anyhow, consider this the experimental Beta of the final. Have fun!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 28.3ft (8.6m)
  • Length 43.9ft (13.4m)
  • Height 12.9ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 3,740lbs (1,696kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,083lbs (8,202kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.175
  • Wing Loading 53.9lbs/ft2 (263.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 335.5ft2 (31.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3990

Parts

  • Number of Parts 349
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,483