I'm trying to learn how to make better planes in Terratech and I'd like to build an aircraft capable of flying like an aeroplane and hovering like a helicopter. Ideally, it would be able to fly at at least 80 mph with plane controls (using roll and pitch to turn mainly), and engage helicopter hovering mode (helicopters can strafe and mainly use yaw to turn) to deliver its ordinance. As it would be hovering above enemies to deliver fire, it should also have shields and repair bubbles for protection.
As of now, I'm thinking of using LMEs and upward facing ion thrusters to hover, and more ion thrusters for pitch, strafe, yaw and roll. A hover plane would also be viable I think, as you could simply hold down [lift] after braking. If anybody has experience building such techs or have examples of them, could you please share in this thread? Thanks in advance.
I've attached a control scheme that I thought up of for the craft, but it's just for reference and incomplete.
EDIT: Regular planes are also welcome, I'd like to get to know how to make those too as I mentioned.
As of now, I'm thinking of using LMEs and upward facing ion thrusters to hover, and more ion thrusters for pitch, strafe, yaw and roll. A hover plane would also be viable I think, as you could simply hold down [lift] after braking. If anybody has experience building such techs or have examples of them, could you please share in this thread? Thanks in advance.
I've attached a control scheme that I thought up of for the craft, but it's just for reference and incomplete.
EDIT: Regular planes are also welcome, I'd like to get to know how to make those too as I mentioned.
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