Thnaks! I divided projectile kinetic energy by potential energy lost by counterweight, but total energy lost by system seems to be a better measure.
I'm still trying to build supersonic treb with reasonable masses and dimensions, but enormous amouts of energy are lost in last arm unless it's very light.
Really nice!
Maybe try to turn it into working engine. It took me a while to figure out why it speeds up, invisible motor was a bit disappointing.
Anyway, 10 for idea and looks.
As always, very nice and very detailed.
Make it shoot and it's perfect.
Also, I find that increasing motor speed to say 120rpm while decreasing strength to 700-800 Nm makes it more realistic. (it doesn't reach full speed in few seconds)
My favourite plane!
If You want pretty decent easily adjustable flying mechanism with no scripting, maybe try something like:
http://www.algodoo.com/algobox/details.php?id=51772
but with thrusters to keep it simple.