@PlanesofJundroo Yeah if you get something significantly better than what can be achieved using most high power jet aircraft, I would like to see what design you used. As I said in the original post, I was able to get to 45km using only the default Wasp 2.0, so with a specialized craft I think it would be possible to exceed 60km.
@Insanity The only restriction is that you can’t use rocket engines of any kind, only air breathing jet engines. However I don’t really see how you could get anywhere without using wings.
@SupremeDorian As my other comment said, after trying again, I was able to cruise at 30km in the Wasp 2.0. I did some research and the maneuver I was describing that got me to 45km is called a zoom climb. It is slightly different than a regular zoom climb though, because at 30km the wings don’t generate enough lift to convert the horizontal velocity of the plane to vertical velocity. In order to build up enough vertical velocity you have to dive to where the atmosphere is thick enough to effectively steer the plane.
My previous number for the maximum cruising altitude of the Wasp 2.0 was incorrect. I think the first time I was testing it I ascended too steeply and stalled. After testing it again I was able to cruise at an altitude of 30 kilometers.
@Insanity Can you post the build here?
5.7 years ago@PlanesofJundroo Yeah if you get something significantly better than what can be achieved using most high power jet aircraft, I would like to see what design you used. As I said in the original post, I was able to get to 45km using only the default Wasp 2.0, so with a specialized craft I think it would be possible to exceed 60km.
5.7 years ago@Insanity The only restriction is that you can’t use rocket engines of any kind, only air breathing jet engines. However I don’t really see how you could get anywhere without using wings.
5.7 years ago@SupremeDorian As my other comment said, after trying again, I was able to cruise at 30km in the Wasp 2.0. I did some research and the maneuver I was describing that got me to 45km is called a zoom climb. It is slightly different than a regular zoom climb though, because at 30km the wings don’t generate enough lift to convert the horizontal velocity of the plane to vertical velocity. In order to build up enough vertical velocity you have to dive to where the atmosphere is thick enough to effectively steer the plane.
5.7 years agoMy previous number for the maximum cruising altitude of the Wasp 2.0 was incorrect. I think the first time I was testing it I ascended too steeply and stalled. After testing it again I was able to cruise at an altitude of 30 kilometers.
5.7 years ago