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The '''FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface''' is a control surface for aircraft.
 
The '''FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface''' is a control surface for aircraft.
 
== Usage ==
 
Control surfaces are used to change the aerodynamic profile of planes. The FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface can be placed near the center of mass of a plane to act as a flap (changing the angle of attack of the wings), or near the tail to act as an elevon.
 
 
Like all FAT-455 parts, the FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface has a low heat tolerance (1200K), and should not be used in high-temperature conditions.
 
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
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|Large conventional control surface.
 
|Large conventional control surface.
 
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|manufacturer=WOAE}}
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== Usage ==
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The FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface is often used to change the aerodynamic profile of planes.
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The FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface can be placed near the center of mass of a plane to act as a flap (changing the angle of attack of the wings), or near the tail to act as an elevon.
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Like all FAT-455 parts, the FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface has a low heat tolerance (1200K), and should not be used in high-temperature conditions.
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Hence, it is not recommended to be used in a [[spaceplane]] as this would post a risk of the part overheating and exploding
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== Trivia ==
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*The name 'FAT-455' is likely referring to 'FATASS'
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==

Latest revision as of 02:17, 16 June 2023

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FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface
Part image
Control surface by
WinterOwl Aircraft Emporium
Cost (total) 800.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.17 t
Drag 0.02
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 15 m/s
Research HeavyAerodynamics.png Heavy Aerodynamics
Unlock cost 16 400 Funds
Since version 1.0
Part configuration ControlSurface.cfg
Lift generated 0.86
Drag coefficient 0.5
Deflection range 15°
Surface area 1

The FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface is a control surface for aircraft.

Product description

Large conventional control surface.

WinterOwl Aircraft Emporium

Usage

The FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface is often used to change the aerodynamic profile of planes. The FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface can be placed near the center of mass of a plane to act as a flap (changing the angle of attack of the wings), or near the tail to act as an elevon.

Like all FAT-455 parts, the FAT-455 Aeroplane Control Surface has a low heat tolerance (1200K), and should not be used in high-temperature conditions. Hence, it is not recommended to be used in a spaceplane as this would post a risk of the part overheating and exploding

Trivia

  • The name 'FAT-455' is likely referring to 'FATASS'

Changes

1.0
  • Initial release