KerbalX

Description

MD-11s and DC-10s are overrated.
Also an experimentation with custom engines. That’s it really.

This state-of-the-art, technologically advanced, financial disaster of a machine comes with:
-Spoilerons
-Variable-deflection flaps (More below)
-S-duct tail engine (Fanblades don’t spin)
-Looks pretty
-Long-range travel, if you have the patience
-Decent controllability

This does not include:
-DLC. Hey wow.

V-Speeds

Vr-70m/s
VTD-80m/s
Vne-200m/s ASL

Never apply full pitch up above 100m/s ASL or things start coming apart.

Flap control

As usual, AG9 and 10 no longer control flaps. AG10 retracts spoilerons. Flaps are retracted using [I] and extended using [K]. Upon loading, all flaps and slats should be retracted (Limiter 150).
Recommended takeoff setting is 15° (Limiter 50).
Recommended landing setting is 25° (Limiter 0).
Recommended maximum flap deflection is ~30° (Limiter -30). Any greater and there will be extreme drag and reduction of lift.

Operating Manual

It’s suggested to remove fuel depending on the distance travelled. Fuel burn is about 1km/10units, on the lower end of guesstimation. This would allow for a more pleasant experience controlling the plane. If light enough (3500units), the plane can break 10km altitude.
Tail Engine Operation
The tail engine drains off a separate fuel tank (the mk1 connected to it). As such, it is very much prone to flaming-out in flight. It is highly recommended to periodically pump fuel rearwards from the main fuel tanks (the mk3 wing roots). Alternatively, you can attach a fuel line. (Updated version with one coming very soon)

A stock aircraft called Lockheed L-1011-100 TriStar. Built with 622 of the finest parts, its root part is HECS2.ProbeCore.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.7.3.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: aircraft
• Part Count: 622
• Pure Stock