//Made from Beach Barron 58 for FS2004
//John L. Woodward, October 2003
[fltsim.0]
title=Bell P39D Airacobra
sim=P39D
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=P39D_check
kb_reference=P39D_ref
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer=Bell
ui_type=P-39D
ui_variation=1941 Production Model
description=FSDS2 model created by John L. Woodward in December 2002 and updated October 2003 for FS2004
[General]
atc_type=
atc_model=
editable=1
performance=See Reference page on kneeboard
[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight = 7830 // (pounds)
empty_weight = 6300 // (pounds)
reference_datum_position = 6.96, 0, 0 // (feet) distance from FlightSim Reference position: (1/4 chord, centerline, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position = -6.06, 0, 0 // (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from specified datum
max_number_of_stations = 50
;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 8000
empty_weight_roll_MOI = 2718.64
empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 5291.04
empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 0.0
[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar = 1.0
parasite_drag_scalar = 1.0
induced_drag_scalar = 1.0
elevator_effectiveness = .50
aileron_effectiveness = .75
rudder_effectiveness = 1.0
pitch_stability = 4.0
roll_stability = 1.0
yaw_stability = 1.0
elevator_trim_effectiveness = 3.00
aileron_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
rudder_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
p_factor_on_yaw = 0.10
torque_on_roll = 0.10
gyro_precession_on_yaw = 0.10
gyro_precession_on_pitch = 0.10
[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 0 //0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0 = -9.96, 0.0, 0.0 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar= 0.9 //Fuel flow scalar
min_throttle_limit = 0.0; //Minimum percent throttle. Generally negative for turbine reverser
[piston_engine]
power_scalar = 1.0 //Piston power scalar
cylinder_displacement= 142.5 //Cubic inches per cylinder
compression_ratio= 6.7 //Compression ratio
number_of_cylinders= 12 //Number of cylinders
max_rated_rpm= 3000.0 //Max rated RPM
max_rated_hp= 1125 //Max rated HP
fuel_metering_type= 2 //0=Fuel Injected, 1=Gravity Carburetor, 2=Aerobatic Carburetor
cooling_type= 1 //0=Cooling type Air, 1=Cooling type Liquid
normalized_starter_torque= 0.3 //Starter torque factor
turbocharged= 1 //Is it turbocharged? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
max_design_mp= 44 //Max design manifold pressure, (inHg)
min_design_mp= 1.0 //Min design manifold pressure, (inHg)
critical_altitude= 15500 //Altitude to which the turbocharger will provide max design manifold pressure (feet)
emergency_boost_type= 0 //0=None, 1=Water Injection, 2=Methanol/Water injection, 3=War Emergency Power
emergency_boost_mp_offset= 0.0 //Additional manifold pressure supplied by emergency boost
emergency_boost_gain_offset= 0.0 //Multiplier on manifold pressure due to emergency boost
fuel_air_auto_mixture= 0 //Automixture available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
auto_ignition= 0 //Auto-Ignition available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on maximum RPM mechanical efficiency
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar= .75 //Scalar on idle RPM mechanical efficiency
max_rpm_friction_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on maximum RPM friction
idle_rpm_friction_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on idle RPM friction
[propeller]
thrust_scalar = .72 //Propeller thrust scalar
propeller_type= 0 //0=Constant Speed, 1=Fixed Pitch
propeller_diameter= 12 //Propeller Diameter, (feet)
propeller_blades= 3 //Number of propeller blades
propeller_moi= 62 //Propeller moment of inertia
beta_max= 65 //Maximum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
beta_min= 13 //Minimum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
min_gov_rpm= 1800.0 //Miminum governed RPM
prop_tc= 0.1 //Prop time-constant
gear_reduction_ratio= 2.0 //Propeller gear reduction ratio
fixed_pitch_beta= 0.0 //Fixed pitch angle of fixed pitch prop, (degrees)
low_speed_theory_limit= 80.0 //Speed at which low speed theory becomes blended in (feet/second)
prop_sync_available= 0 //Prop synchronization available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_deice_available= 0 //Prop de-icing available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_feathering_available= 0 //Prop feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_auto_feathering_available= 0 //Prop auto-feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
min_rpm_for_feather= 700.0 //Minimum RPM for prop feathering
beta_feather= 82.5 //Feathering pitch angle (degrees)
power_absorbed_cf= 0.9 //Coefficient of friction for power absorbed by propeller
defeathering_accumulators_available= 0 //Defeathering accumulators available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_reverse_available= 0 //Prop reverse available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
minimum_on_ground_beta= 0.0 //Miminum pitch angle on ground, (degrees)
minimum_reverse_beta= 0.0 //Minimum pitch angle in reverse, (degrees)
[contact_points]
//0 Class
//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)
//2 Lateral Position (feet)
//3 Vertical Position (feet)
//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius (feet)
//7 Steer Angle (degrees)
//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)
//GEAR
point.0 = 1, 2.04, 0.00, -7.00, 1600, 0, 0.75, 30, 0.42, 4.0, 0.90, 3.0, 3.0, 0, 152, 180
point.1 = 1, -8.96, -5.60, -6.30, 1600, 1, 1.10, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.85, 4.1, 4.3, 2, 152, 200
point.2 = 1, -8.96, 5.60, -6.30, 1600, 2, 1.10, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.85, 4.3, 4.1, 3, 152, 200
static_pitch = 4 //Degrees
static_cg_height = 6 //Feet
gear_system_type=0 //Electric
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available = 0 //Normal
pct_throttle_limit = 0.1 //Percent throttle that activates warning
flap_limit_idle = 0.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle
flap_limit_power = 31.5 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle
[brakes]
parking_brake = 1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale = 1.25 //Brake scalar
[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure = 0.0 //PSI
[flaps.0]
type = 1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard = 0.41 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time = 6 // seconds
flaps-position.0 = 0 // degrees
flaps-position.1 = 10 // degrees
flaps-position.2 = 20 // degrees
flaps-position.3 = 30
flaps-position.4 = 40
damaging-speed = 250 // KIAS
blowout-speed = 300 // KIAS
lift_scalar=1.000
drag_scalar=1.75
pitch_scalar=1.00
[electrical]
max_battery_voltage = 24.0
generator_alternator_voltage = 28.0
max_generator_alternator_amps = 60.0
[pitot_static]
vertical_speed_time_constant = 1.0 //Increasing this value will cause a more instantaneous reaction in the VSI
[exits]
number_of_exits = 1
exit_rate.0 = 0.4 ;Percent per second
[Radios]
// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1 = 1
Com.1 = 1, 1
Com.2 = 1, 1
Nav.1 = 1, 1, 1
Nav.2 = 1, 1, 0
Adf.1 = 1
Transponder.1 = 1
Marker.1 = 1
[Views]
eyepoint = -5.46, 0, 2.15 //Longitudinal, Lateral, Vertical (feet)
[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
light.7 = 4, -6.96, 0.00, 2.00, fx_vclight,
[keyboard_response]
//Breakpoint speeds (knots) on the keyboard increments of control surfaces.
//Speed at which the incremenet is reduced to 1/2 and 1/8 respectively.
elevator = 150, 250
aileron = 150, 250
rudder = 150, 250
[direction_indicators]
//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another
//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type = 4
direction_indicator.0=3,0
[attitude_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro
attitude_indicator.0 = 1
[turn_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Electric Gyro, 2= Vacuum Gyro
turn_indicator.0=1,1 //Turn and Bank
[fuel]
LeftMain = -6.96, 0, 0.0, 43.5, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightMain = -6.96, 0, 0.0, 43.5, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type = 1 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors = 1
electric_pump=0
[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_sparks
touchdown=fx_tchdwn_s, 1
[airplane_geometry]
wing_area = 199.0 //Square feet
wing_span = 37.8 //Feet
wing_root_chord = 5.3 //Feet
wing_dihedral = 6.9 //Degrees
wing_incidence = 1.0 //Degrees
wing_twist = -1.0 //Degrees
oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.7 //Measure of lift effeciency of wing
wing_winglets_flag = 0 //Are winglets available?
wing_sweep = 0.0 //Degrees, wing leading edge
wing_pos_apex_lon = -5.6 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
wing_pos_apex_vert = 0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_area = 60.0 //Square feet
htail_span = 15.9 //Feet
htail_pos_lon = -20.1 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
htail_pos_vert = 0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_incidence = 0.5 //Degrees
htail_sweep = 0.0 //Degrees, horizontal tail leading edge
vtail_area = 88.0 //Square feet
vtail_span = 10.7 //Feet, tip to body
vtail_sweep = 0.0 //Degrees, vertical tail leading edge
vtail_pos_lon = -22.9 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
vtail_pos_vert = 3.1 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
elevator_area = 20.0 //Square feet
aileron_area = 11.3 //Square feet
rudder_area = 10.5 //Square feet
elevator_up_limit = 17.0 //Degrees
elevator_down_limit = 15.5 //Degrees
aileron_up_limit = 18.0 //Degrees
aileron_down_limit = 18.0 //Degrees
rudder_limit = 30.0 //Degrees
elevator_trim_limit = 30.0 //Degrees
spoiler_limit = 0.0 //Degrees
spoilerons_available = 0 //Spoilerons Available?
aileron_to_spoileron_gain = 0 //Aileron to spoileron gain
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons = 0 //Degrees
min_flaps_for_spoilerons = 0 //Minimum flap handle position when spoilerons activate
[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 100 //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed = 80 //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed = 257 //Knots True (KTAS)
max_indicated_speed = 380 //Red line (KIAS)
[autopilot]
autopilot_available= 0
flight_director_available= 0
default_vertical_speed= 700.0
autothrottle_available= 0
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.0
max_pitch=10.0
max_pitch_acceleration=1.0
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.5
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.0
max_bank=25.0
max_bank_acceleration=1.8
max_bank_velocity=3.00
max_throttle_rate=0.10
nav_proportional_control=9.00
nav_integrator_control=0.25
nav_derivative_control=0.00
nav_integrator_boundary=2.50
nav_derivative_boundary=0.00
gs_proportional_control=9.52
gs_integrator_control=0.26
gs_derivative_control=0.00
gs_integrator_boundary=0.70
gs_derivative_boundary=0.00
yaw_damper_gain = 0.0
[forcefeedback]
stick_shaker_magnitude=5000 ; 0 - 10000
stick_shaker_direction=0 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
stick_shaker_period=111111 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=3000 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_left_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_left_direction=9000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_left_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_right_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_right_direction=27000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_right_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
ground_bumps_magnitude1=1300 ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle1=08900 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept1=3.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.20
ground_bumps_magnitude2=200 ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle2=09100 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept2=1.075
ground_bumps_slope2=0.035
crash_magnitude1=10000 ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction1=01000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_magnitude2=10000 ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction2=9000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_period2=75000 ; in microseconds
crash_duration2=2500000 ; in microseconds
[stall_warning]
type=2