Second glider in my glider series. This time it's the 18-metre class Discus 2 with Front Engine Sustainer (Not electric, no ;). ) The glider flies really stable with the engine off, with engine on it tends to lift the nose. Enigne performance is better and faster than the Arcus M i made, but glide ratio is worse. Beware during takeoff to not lift the tail so much, there aren't a lot of room for the propeller to move on. Like last time i still don't know how to color canopy's, so if you know how please tell me. Also leave a suggestion if you wish for me to build a glider.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 76.4ft (23.3m)
- Length 37.2ft (11.3m)
- Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 3,156lbs (1,431kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,855lbs (1,748kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.259
- Wing Loading 17.7lbs/ft2 (86.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 217.7ft2 (20.2m2)
- Drag Points 1805
Parts
- Number of Parts 30
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 199
@CaesiciusPlanes You can get versions of gliders that has either jets, props, or electrical engines. If they aren't able to find any lift they use these engines to fly back home. Often these engines are built in the plane fuselage, and then lifted out if needed. My plane here has a front engine sustainer that is a electrical motor with propellors that fold to the side. For your reference, try to google these planes so you can see it.
Fuel motor in fuselage: ASK-21 Mi
Electrical motor in fuselage: ASG-32 El
Jet motor in fuselage: JS-1 Jet
Front electrical sustainer: Silent electro 2
Hope this helps you out.