Diamond Switchback
1,225 Crabwalker
9.5 years ago
The VTOL slider controls the position of the wings. Fixed VTOL thrusters are controlled with thrust input. Group 1 activates the twin jets, which helps for shorter take off. Turning off the jets while airborne conserves fuel, and helps cut speed for landing.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 49.0ft (14.9m)
- Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
- Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 14,144lbs (6,416kg)
- Loaded Weight 18,817lbs (8,535kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.627
- Wing Loading 47.1lbs/ft2 (229.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 399.8ft2 (37.1m2)
- Drag Points 4217
Parts
- Number of Parts 154
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 515
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1,225 CrabwalkerThanks to @Ruffnut and @Tuffnut9.4 years ago
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3,705 TuffnutVery Cool Concept.9.4 years ago
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107 RuffnutThis is a very cool plane. I can't believe it can "switchback" it's wings without going out of control! 5 star rating indeed! Your planes are amazing, inspiring, and definitely cool! LOVE IT!!!9.5 years ago