SR_71 "Blackbird" from Expansion Pack 7. Extended speed in three ranges to 750 MPH+.
Interlink -X Tactic Controller:
Dual Rate Sw. (Up) - Starts 'Three Stage Startup' ... 1.) Air starter ramp to "Start RPM", 2.) High Combustable Liquid Injection, 3.) Ignition and ramp to Idle.
Rotary - Canopy Open/Close
Retracts (Up ) - Retracts Up
Three Position Sw. - Up= Turbine Engine Only , Middle = Afterburner @ 50,000 RPM Minimum , Down = Ramjet "Capable***"
Speed Ranges:
Turbine Only - to ~180 MPH
Afterburner - ~230 to 315 ( Minimum throttle to Max)
Ramjet- ~400 to 750+ (Minimum Throttle to Max)
The SR-71 had a relatively limited "G" Loading (reported 2.0 Max at 80,000 ft, 3.5 G at low altitude and lower speeds) --- so if you pull too hard of a turn at max speed, this aircraft will break-up.
***Ramjet capable: The SR-71 had to achieve a minimum speed before the Ramjet could operate. In this simulation, that speed is 300 MPH. When they "ignite" the planes minimum speed at "Minimum" throttle is 400 MPH. In many cases you will need to execute a slight dive to ignite the Ramjets. In SR-71 language, it is called a "Dipsey Doodle".
Interlink -X Tactic Controller:
Dual Rate Sw. (Up) - Starts 'Three Stage Startup' ... 1.) Air starter ramp to "Start RPM", 2.) High Combustable Liquid Injection, 3.) Ignition and ramp to Idle.
Rotary - Canopy Open/Close
Retracts (Up ) - Retracts Up
Three Position Sw. - Up= Turbine Engine Only , Middle = Afterburner @ 50,000 RPM Minimum , Down = Ramjet "Capable***"
Speed Ranges:
Turbine Only - to ~180 MPH
Afterburner - ~230 to 315 ( Minimum throttle to Max)
Ramjet- ~400 to 750+ (Minimum Throttle to Max)
The SR-71 had a relatively limited "G" Loading (reported 2.0 Max at 80,000 ft, 3.5 G at low altitude and lower speeds) --- so if you pull too hard of a turn at max speed, this aircraft will break-up.
***Ramjet capable: The SR-71 had to achieve a minimum speed before the Ramjet could operate. In this simulation, that speed is 300 MPH. When they "ignite" the planes minimum speed at "Minimum" throttle is 400 MPH. In many cases you will need to execute a slight dive to ignite the Ramjets. In SR-71 language, it is called a "Dipsey Doodle".
