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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.

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