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Diamond Switchback

1,225 Crabwalker  9.5 years ago
30 downloads

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.

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 Crabwalker
    Thanks to @Ruffnut and @Tuffnut
    9.4 years ago
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    3,705 Tuffnut
    Very Cool Concept.
    9.4 years ago
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    107 Ruffnut
    This 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