Acro-X V2
by _dan
uploaded 2024-03-17
| Version 2 of 2
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SPH
stock+DLC aircraft
#thrustvectoring #cobra #supermaneuverable #juno #aerobatic

Details

  • Type: SPH
  • Class: aircraft
  • Part Count: 58
  • Pure Stock
  • KSP: 1.12.5

A Classic Returns

The legendary Acro-X is back!

Improvements to the Original Design:
  • Longer, nicer looking fairing nosecone and tailcone
  • Better Aesthetics (More balanced and sleek)
  • Better Tuned Controls
  • A New, completely redone H2A+1 3-Axis TVC (Thrust Vector Control) System, the original only had 2 axes of vectoring
  • All of the engines now gimbal (Pitch & Yaw for the center engines, Roll for the wingtip engines)
  • Centralized Flight Computer stored in the nosecone
  • Better use of airframe weight (Only 200kg mass increase with all of the new features)
  • Improved Post-Stall Maneuverability
Oh yeah, It’s back and better than ever! Expect this plane to perform the most complex of aerobatic maneuvers, such as:

This is a pretty quickly put-together release from me, but it’s a long awaited one at that! The Acro-X was initially just a fun project that I released on KerbalX but it ended being a DLA classic that lives on to this day. It’s exploits with DLC Hinge Thrust-Vector-Control systems have inspired a lot of other very impressive craft, most notably Kyloporg‘s experimental jets and SU-35, using the same technology, just scaled up.
I’m really glad that my craft have inspired a lot of interesting ideas and concepts, and I hope this one will too!
And plus, if you really want to be a supermaneuverability nerd, try out this NASA article here.

Do a Barrel Roll!

(StarFox reference)

A stock aircraft called Acro-X V2. Built with 58 of the finest parts, its root part is Mark2Cockpit.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.12.5.

Acro-X V2: Control Modes

N - Neutral

A - Yaw Left

S - Pitch Up

E - Roll Right

W - Pitch Down

Q - Roll Left

Additional TVC System Info

The Acro-X’s H2A+1 Thrust Vector Control System is fairly simple by construction and programming, using the KAL-1000 computer family as the basis. 3 KAL units are located in the nose of the aircraft, with one for each axis of control. The Acro-X is equipped with a total of six G-00 electric servo-hinges, the center two engines have 2 hinges each (one for Pitch and one for Yaw) while the wingtip engines have 1 each for Roll. The angle stops in the hinges are set at 20 degrees in any direction, but the customer may alter the TVC deflection at their taste.

D - Yaw Right

<- The H2A+1 Flight Computer, the heart of the Acro-X’s Thrust Vector Control System. It’s fully re-adjustable and re-programmable to achieve peak performance, but the factory calibration is recommended for easiest flight experience.

Picture Gallery

DLA Clasics, New & Old.

Acro-X V2

Acro-X V1

Halby takes off to practice her aerobatic routine (Jeb was busy).

The revamped 3-axis TVC system in action.

Inverted!

Hovering Low & Slow.

The New Acro-X from above.

_r0cket_dan

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