variable wing geometry .0
1,526 rbiemer
6.6 years ago
Fooling with wing geometry. At neutral setting for the wing hinge, it's ok but not great. At extremes on either end, it's a puke mobile! Until you crash. With the wings slightly forward, it becomes much more manuverable. Going to pursue this idea a bit farther.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
- Length 19.5ft (6.0m)
- Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 3,195lbs (1,449kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,651lbs (1,656kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.923
- Wing Loading 20.2lbs/ft2 (98.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 181.0ft2 (16.8m2)
- Drag Points 3179
Parts
- Number of Parts 39
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 245