*UPDATED VERSION OF THIS PLANE HAS BEEN UPLOADED*
A link to the new design should be in the comments, or you can find it under successors of this post.
This build should have been fairly simple, however, a plethora of problematic bugs with the design turned it into one of my most challenging constructions. Having spent almost an entire day tirelessly finding and fixing glitches with the catapult, I am finally proud to present my Navy F-18 Hornet, complete with functioning catapult launcher and arresting 'hook' (okay, its not exactly a hook, but at least it helps you stop before you plunge into the sea), in addition to some other details. To use the launch catapult, first throttle engines to 100%, wait a second or so, then activate group 1. Immediately after leaving the catapult rail, activate group 2, then deactivate group 1 and retract the gear. You can then fly as normal. To lower flaps, move vtol slider up. To lower the arresting 'hook', move the trim slider up. When using the arresting 'hook', try to land as gently as possible as slowly as possible, to avoid breaking it. For best results with the arresting 'hook', apply full brakes just before touchdown , and keep them on until fully stopped. Landing speed for this aircraft is roughly 120 mph, although obviously this is dependant on the quantity of fuel remaining. Finally, although i do believe this to be mostly bug free, if you do come across any consistent issues, please let me know, and i will do my best to fix it.
Specifications
Spotlights
- LukeDaDuke 7.6 years ago
- goboygo1 7.6 years ago
- ChaMikey 7.6 years ago
- AquaViT 7.6 years ago
- TTHHSSSS 7.6 years ago
- BognaBoganTheMan 7.6 years ago
- Luuk2909 7.6 years ago
- Gontar 7.6 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Carrier F-18
- Successors 2 airplane(s)
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 59.3ft (18.1m)
- Length 241.8ft (73.7m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 56,238lbs (25,509kg)
- Loaded Weight 58,069lbs (26,339kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.083
- Wing Loading 161.9lbs/ft2 (790.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 358.8ft2 (33.3m2)
- Drag Points 16296
Parts
- Number of Parts 237
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 825
@PapaFoxtrotA51 You can use the catapult for your own aircraft but it will likely need fine tuning for the new aircraft. There's a better version of this catapult here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/mP9R15/F-18-Catapult-Launcher
If you need help with making the catapult work with your aircraft just upload it unlisted and tag me in the comments and I'll see what I can do.
@SajabAerospace ...as in using it in a different build, like launching a different plane and such.
@PapaFoxtrotA51
Of course you can use it! That's why I posted it here.
Whoa...
This. Is. AWESOME! Can i use it?
Thanks for the upvote @JettStorm
@SajabAerospace Anytime!
Thanks for the upvote @ForeverPie
A new version of this has been uploaded, you can find it either under successors or here
Thanks for the upvote @Thomasj041
There will be a new, updated version of this being uploaded shortly. Mostly aesthetic improvements to the launcher, although there are some other tweaks and refinements.
@SajabAerospace np
Thanks for the upvote @MAHADI
I'm thinking of uploading a new, very similar version of this, but with some cosmetic improvements (for example, the big block behind the catapult rail could be changed to a more realistic looking jet blast deflector)
@SajabAerospace Pas de problême
Thanks for the upvote @GontarMotors
Thanks for the upvote @zgushenka
Thanks for the upvote @TheRealTDawg
Thanks for the upvote @PointlessWhyshouldi
Thanks for the upvote @luuk2909
Thanks for the upvote @goboygo1
Thanks for the upvote @ChaMikey
It works so good, i did sometesting with catapults 2 but that worked half as good as this one!
Dude this is epic!!!
dayum, i love how real it looks like when you launch!
np!
Wow! 3 Gs? Thats nuts... @SajabAerospace