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[1.20d]Minimum Takeoff Speed goes down with better engine

Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:52 pm
by zgrssd
I tried out some different engine sizes in the savegame as well. The odd part is that it appears the Takeoff Speed goes down with bigger engines. Neither my understanding of physics nor the Designlog indicate that should be the case.
https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/view ... 7#p5087637

Takeoff Speed should be a function of Weight and Lift. Which should only ever go down with a bigger (heavier) Engine.

A bigger engine does mean:
It does become easier to reach the takeoff speed (given a higher max Ground Speed).
The overall takeoff distance should be shorter (as it is quicker to reach the distance).

Re: [1.20d]Minimum Takeoff Speed goes down with better engine

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:06 am
by Vic
the horsePower : weight ratio is used as well in the current formula. Adding to do list when i retouch airforces. Thx!