Electron
525 fourglory
3.7 years ago
Auto Credit Based on GuianLorenzo's Electric Plane Challenge [Closed]
Set Vtol slider up to get motors going. after that use throttle to bring props up to full speed. Throttle all the way down to stop props. 1 will drop payload. Created for the electric plane challenge. The idea behind this plane was to imagine a civilian/research plane to be used in a remote area where aviation fuel may be scarce but some form of electric power is around. Built to be easy to fly, 2 engines for safety, pusher and tractor style in a single fuselage to reduce drag, and the air intakes to provide extra cooling for the motors and power packs in hotter weather. Able to fit a detachable payload for assorted functions.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Electric Plane Challenge [Closed]
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 72.7ft (22.2m)
- Length 51.7ft (15.8m)
- Height 15.9ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 8,856lbs (4,017kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,856lbs (4,017kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 9.6lbs/ft2 (46.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 923.7ft2 (85.8m2)
- Drag Points 3176
Parts
- Number of Parts 58
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 316