Turbokat (SWAT Kats)
What do you mean it's been six years since my last proper build?
This is my rendition of the iconic Turbokat from the 90s cartoon SWAT Kats. Didn't really watch the show, I just thought it'd be a cool plane to build.
Big thanks to everyone whose parts I stole- I mean used on this build. I couldn't have built this plane without them.
HUD by dhtv587
PFD by SARACONIKaviationIndustry
Radar screen by Doomnolymo
Another radar screen by Striderxxl
Stabilization pod by BaconAircraft
Oh, and I also used some of the screens on the stock Wasp, so thanks to whoever made it in the first place
Last but not least, a huge shoutout to the great V for their SimpleCheats II XML Guide. I've never used Overload on so many parts on one jet before, and I couldn't have done so without it,
Controls
AG1: Turn on left and right engines
AG3: Toggle Speed of Heat
AG4: Arm weapons
AG6: Open canopy
AG7: Eject
AG8: Toggle VTOL (on by default)
VTOL>0: Sweep wings
VTOL<0: Flaps
Trim: Trim
For vertical take-off:
1. Pull down the flaps.
2. Push throttle to around 30%.
3. Pitch down and keep flying forward. Try not to exceed 30 degrees in pitch.
4. Once you hit around 150km/h / 93mph, level up and deactivate group 8.
Known issue(s)
-The canopy sometimes moves while doing manouvers. I've tried to fix it but then I gave up. If I have time I'll probably look into it again.
Welp, time to go off again for God knows how long. I'll probably build something else before the heat death of the universe, but no guarantees.
Enjoy!
P.S. This is gonna be the last time I'm gonna reupload this dang thing. I've got several essays coming up and it's taking too much of my time.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor 2024 Year End Challenge
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 55.2ft (16.8m)
- Length 52.4ft (16.0m)
- Height 18.9ft (5.8m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 49,572lbs (22,485kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 35.819
- Wing Loading 329.5lbs/ft2 (1,608.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 150.5ft2 (14.0m2)
- Drag Points 10853
Parts
- Number of Parts 521
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 3,244
@WinsWings No prob! First plane I've built in ages too, so I might have gotten a bit rusty.
thanks for joining!