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"BrightSky" - High Performance

13.9k ABC123  9.9 years ago
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A fast and agile jet, comparable to several others I've uploaded. Can fly level at 1200+ mph and dive at 1400+ mph.

It flies very well and is quite maneuverable, but I prioritized looks over performance, so it doesn't fly quite as fast as it otherwise might have. It does, however, have a nice, sleek appearance that has become my favorite among the planes I've made. I recommend customizing the color scheme, as I found the patterning to look nice in many different color combinations.

It works on low graphics but might occasionally break; either use medium, or, if you prefer low, simply change locations to another runway before taking off (I've found that this takes care of the problem). Hope you like it!

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
  • Length 34.3ft (10.5m)
  • Height 6.4ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 12,483lbs (5,662kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,043lbs (8,184kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.113
  • Wing Loading 36.3lbs/ft2 (177.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 497.6ft2 (46.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2541

Parts

  • Number of Parts 80
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 329
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    13.9k ABC123
    @kellyJ thanks again. If you're interested in a very different approach to the drag vs thrust issue, I would ask you to look at one of my least popular planes, "Pioneer". It weighs less than 6000 lbs has only one medium engine, but also has an abundance of intakes, which allows it go 1380 mph level at about 65k ft, and climb to over 130k ft. It's still many favorite plane, but no one else seemed to like it, so I never bothered to upload the updated versions I made.
    9.9 years ago
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    646 kellyJ
    @ABC123 Again this one is excellent, IMHO. The SP software limits you on drag vs thrust, little else. My own TU-123 Yastreb and X-4A models were kinda the ultimate test of this. Prefer what you've done here, keep it up!
    9.9 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    Lol I acedentally commented twice XD
    9.9 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    Tried it after I commented... LOVE IT it's a really good plane and looks better then ur others as well.. My fav out of ur high performance planes is the Orange Phoenix I changed the colours on my version tho... Also check out my planes I've only made three but I'm making more... Tell me what u think of them
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    7,262 Zing2000
    Tried it after I commented... LOVE IT it's a really good plane and looks better then ur others as well.. My fav out of ur high performance planes is the Orange Phoenix I changed the colours on my version tho... Also check out my planes I've only made three but I'm making more... Tell me what u think of them
    9.9 years ago
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    13.9k ABC123
    @kellyJ you're right, I've made faster ones with anywhere from 3-6 engines. This one would be faster without the fuselage wings and with an intake instead of the nosecone. Could also pitch quicker. But, I like the look, so it stayed this way. Thanks for your comment!
    9.9 years ago
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    646 kellyJ
    4 engines seems to create similar speeds on SimplePlanes. Flight might smooth out with smaller tails, less pitch.
    9.9 years ago
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    646 kellyJ
    Well-built fuselage.
    9.9 years ago
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    13.9k ABC123
    @Zing2000 Thanks, that's very kind of you, but I'm not sure that I deserve such confidence. You might as well try it first, you might not like it after all! :)
    9.9 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    5 stars coz I know it's gonna be good... I've flown ur other planes and ur an amazing builder so trust what u say in the desc about it...
    9.9 years ago