Lockheed L-1329 JetStar Replica

[KatzOhki]

Lockheed L-1329 JetStar

I saw this in the Bond movie "Goldfinger" and was inspired to recreate it because of the unique dual engine design. Click the images for larger versions.

As seen in Goldfinger:

 

 

 

 

 

 

As seen IRL:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And just a few more images:

 

 

Statistics:

Crew: 1 pilot

Capacity: 4 passengers

Top speed: ~300m/s in level flight (1080kph or 583 knots)

Dry weight: 5.9t

Loaded weight: 7.9t

Powerplant: 4x J-20 Juno engines

Part count: 38

 

Controls:

1 - Toggle "flaps" (recommended for takeoff)

2 - Toggle cabin lights

4 - Toggle ladder

Stage - This releases the engine pods, so maybe don't use this button

Flight:

As this is a recreation of a passenger jet from the 60's-70's, the flight characteristics are not very impressive. This is actually fairly accurate to real life, it's no fighter jet! The speed is higher than realistic, but the service ceiling is not very high. By default the wing fuel pods are empty. The plane will fly with them fueled, but it is even more sluggish on takeoff.

Takeoff:

I recommend you hit 1 to deploy flaps, set the brakes and spool up the engines. Once the engines are spooled up, let go of the brakes and it should take off down the runway. SAS helps. If you don't use the flaps and try to take off manually it tends to be a little squirrely and can bounce.

Flight:

Once you are away from the runway it is safe to hit 1 again and disengage the "flaps." Again, it is not a fighter jet so your turns and maneuvers should be slow and methodical. Not to say that it's unstable, but it's not recommended for inverted flight or tricks.

Landing:

I'm not a great pilot, but I had to slow way down. Landing can be difficult and a bit bouncy. You can try slowing way down and using the flaps. Tips welcomed.

 

Download: https://sites.google.com/site/katzcospace/downloads/Lockheed L-1329 JetStar.craft

 

Also posted on my website here: https://sites.google.com/site/katzcospace/lockheed-l-1329-jetstar

Enjoy!

Edited October 29, 2016 by KatzOhki

[i like turtles]

maybe the you can move the two gears on the wings to the engine part thingys and offset them so when they retract, they cant be seen, makes it look a whole lot better