MAB Oblique Wing Research
735 Blackivar
8.8 years ago
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In the late 1970s, early 1980s, NASA wanted to investigate the effects of a single pivoting wing. So, they came up with the Ames-Dryden (AD)-1 Oblique Wing. This is a poor man's tribute. But the concept works. Use the slider to change the wing geometry. Then the fun begins.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
- Length 33.6ft (10.3m)
- Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 3,395lbs (1,539kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,611lbs (2,998kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.019
- Wing Loading 37.9lbs/ft2 (185.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 174.2ft2 (16.2m2)
- Drag Points 1858
Parts
- Number of Parts 26
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 205
This is fun, cool concept! Maybe you could make the wings spin actual 180° or even more...