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HOA-5 WhirlyBird

734 UnloadedRex  4.8 years ago

Part of a series I'm doing taking inspiration from interesting/iconic aircraft throughout history. This one is based on the Pitcairn PCA-2, an artifact of a forgotten era of autogyros and the beginning of helicopter technology. Ag6-Propeller Engine Ag7-Gyroscope (Not necessary for flight) VTOL-Rotor Thrust

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 21.2ft (6.5m)
  • Length 26.3ft (8.0m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 4,505lbs (2,043kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,201lbs (3,266kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 31.205
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.216
  • Wing Loading 44.1lbs/ft2 (215.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 163.2ft2 (15.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2071

Parts

  • Number of Parts 31
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 363