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just thinked of something

27.8k Dragoranos  2 months ago

it is theorically possible to make a plane to fly with tracks

no, not like a landing gear, but let me explain

Some amphibious tanks (BMP-1, for example) use their tracks as a propulsion when on water.
So, if you hide half of a track inside the plane, the exposed side can generate thrust. Meaning you can make a tracked plane

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    7,334 overlord5453

    @Dragoranos he wants to fly a plane powered by tracks. That's what I was talking about. Or there is some misunderstanding here.

    2 months ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    @overlord5453 it kinda is actually

    its literally how the bmp moves on water, though its only that part of the track is underwater

    +1 2 months ago
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    1,929 MarkMCraft

    Yes and no. The tracks are heavy

    2 months ago
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    7,334 overlord5453

    I really don't think that's how it works.

    2 months ago
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    7,385 F16xl

    @Dragoranos A tracked plane would be cool tho

    2 months ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    @F16xl true

    2 months ago
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    7,385 F16xl

    That’s good and all, but no one has made landing skids for community use

    +1 2 months ago