Aircraft Engine/Winglet Options

General discussion Ideas / suggestions
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Using the 737-8 as an example, many airlines such as TUI, Ryanair, Transavia, SkyUp have started to or have implemented ‘Split Scimitars’ onto their aircraft, decreasing fuel burn.

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But then the defualt 737-8 in game has regular winglets, so my idea is to add an almost upgrade system to reduce fuel burn, For example:
Base 738 (No winglets or scimitars) = 96,000₩ (Most fuel burn)
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W/Winglets = Base 738 + 20,000₩ (less fuel burn)

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W/Scimitars = Base 738 + 40,000₩ (least fuel burn)

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This could also be done the same with engine types (thank you @ukplanespotter757 ) especially with the A330 seriers, where a more fuel efficient engine costs more ₩. But lets go one idea at a time for now.

Thank you so much again @ukplanespotter757 for the feedback, what do you guys say? :slight_smile:

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That’s cool, I have no idea why no one else liked this but like I said I think it’s cool.

I don’t have money to buy even the base 737 :skull:
But I’ll get more over time I’m sure

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The prices for them were examples but if implemented correctly, they should make up the money for themselves soon and grow a profit

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Adding on, the 737 was just an example! This feature could be implemented to so many aircraft:
757
767 (when added)
A320
A321 (when added)

These are just a few, it would add so much realism and a variation if different aircraft

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This is a cool idea, I think they can consider develp a aircraft configration 2.0 to include more config or mod option, and reflect the result on maintenance cost/ pax demand/ handling time and other things on aircraft operation.

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This is a great idea. Especially if this becomes a precursor to a design your own plane type game mode where we can mix and match different plane parts and get custom planes.

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With the A320 remodeling due to be expected by the next airport, it would be a good time to experiment with Engine and winglet choices. 4 possible combinations of engines and winglets are possible.

The CFM56 is most commonly found on the A318/19/20 aircraft due to its fuel efficiency at idle power, so more fuel efficiency on the ground, but it does have a higher maintenance cost. When the IAE V2500 is maily found on the A321, with higher maintenance costs but more efficiency .

So the combinations:

Base A320 when brought:
A320 + IAE V2500 (Base engine) + normal winglets
Cost : ₩96,000
Example Aircraft:

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Base A320 w/IAE V2500 + sharklets
Cost : ₩96,000 + ₩20,000 = ₩116,000
Example Aircraft:

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Base A320 w/CFM56 + Normal winglets
Cost : ₩96,000 + ₩30,000 = ₩126,000
Example Aircraft:

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Base A320 w/CFM56 + Sharklets
Cost : ₩96,000 + ₩30,000 + ₩20,000 = ₩146,000
Example Aircraft:

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So this could be a feature that adds a whole new level of strategy and realism, because you can decide once you have enough ₩ to but the standard A320 or save up and get a more fuel efficient varient for more ₩. And AI aircraft could also follow, using what they have in real life and in some cases (e.g. freebird, easyjet) have a mixed fleet of engines and winglets.

As said in a previous post, this feature could go for a lot of aircraft in game, including the 737, 757, A319, A330, A380.

Thanks for reading if you read it all, I don’t blame you if you didn’t, it’s quite a mess of ideas lol :slight_smile:

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