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PSM Darkstar Lower Part Count Mach 10+

191k Zaineman  4 months ago
Auto Credit Based on WHNineTripleOne's [RD Cockpits] SR-72 Darkstar

Original post by ReinMcDeer and he writes:

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The Darkstar is a prototype aircraft designed with one main goal: to achieve hypersonic manned flight. However, other than that, not much is known about the Darkstar, including its strategic purpose. It is speculated that it would serve the same role as its predecessor, the SR-71 Blackbird, by conducting reconnaissance operations, using extreme speed and altitude as protection against counterattacks. Others believe that it may be fitted with missiles, lasers, and precision guided munitions to take on a more offensive role. Nonetheless. the true purpose of the Darkstar remains unknown, other than to satisfy the need for speed.

Next addition by WHNineTripleOne and he writes:

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Concept aircraft based on the SR-72, the SR-71 Blackbird's successor. In real life, this project could eventually reach Mach 6, which is hypersonic speed (Mach 5 or above), and it is unmanned. In the movie "Top Gun: Maverick", the protagonist is a test pilot of a manned prototype based in this project.

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This Version

*Try 20 percent throttle to start

*PSM envelope at lower speeds

*Mach 10 Capable

*AG 7 Parachutes You will need these

*Scramjet activated by AG 1

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Note

*Aircraft "Wants" to PSM at lower speeds (Easy on the yoke)

*Aircraft will pitch up until higher speeds are achieved

*Only engage scramjet at higher speeds

I hope this lower part count works on your devices

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Enjoy

Z

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*Click here for higher part PSM version with cockpit

*Click here for a version with NO PSM

*Click here for Original post by ReinMcDeer

*Click here for successor 1 by WHNineTripleOne

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor [RD Cockpits] SR-72 Darkstar
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 34.7ft (10.6m)
  • Length 61.7ft (18.8m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 46,831lbs (21,242kg)
  • Loaded Weight 52,186lbs (23,671kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 11.174
  • Wing Loading 81.5lbs/ft2 (397.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 640.3ft2 (59.5m2)
  • Drag Points 232

Parts

  • Number of Parts 331
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,937