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HA&SDC TB-390a

10.8k MrTyTheGreat  7.2 years ago

Hubble Aerospace & Sputnik Design Corps, presents the TB-390a.

This is a small, but versatile little plane. Capable of STOL ,and flying at low speeds, this aircraft is perfect for the small island airports. And for that special moment when you want to get the perfect shot, the TB-390a is equipped with two Gatling guns. Two Boom 50s make the 390 capable of short bombing runs.


This plane was based partially off of designs for a custom RC plane I'm building. Maybe I will update you on that when it's done. Most measurements are just feet for what are inches on my plane. If you speak English and understood that last sentence, congrats. If you're using a translator, then you better quit before you're too deep in translation.

Info about the soon to be real life (RC) version:

The fuselage will be made out of hot-wire cut insulation foam, as it is lightweight, yet extremely durable. The fuselage should look similar to this, but possibly a tad bit thicker. The wings will also be made out of insulation foam. The estimated wing span will be roughly 52 inches wide. The length should be about 30-36 inches. (I've yet to bother actually calculating that) I'm going to use a 1400kv brushless motor with a 9050 prop. If that doesn't work I'll try until it does. I will upload pictures when it is done. On the first version, I'm considering casting the first, maybe, one inch out if aluminum. Why? 1- I can. 2- Durability. 3- Adding a little weight to the nose. 4- most of all, shiny! On the first version only. Later versions will be only foam. The landing gear will be removable with a homemade suspension system. Removable, because, I live in Western New York, therefore the weather is unpredictable, and the weather is always cloudy, cold, and snowing. Just kidding, but it does snow, so I want the ability to interchange between, wheels, possibly bush wheels, skids, and hopefully floats. In the end, I want a sturdy versatile airplane, that can take whatever I fly it into.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 83.7ft (25.5m)
  • Length 48.2ft (14.7m)
  • Height 20.7ft (6.3m)
  • Empty Weight 11,193lbs (5,077kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,447lbs (7,006kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.129
  • Wing Loading 18.7lbs/ft2 (91.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 827.2ft2 (76.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7697

Parts

  • Number of Parts 60
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 400
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    10.8k MrTyTheGreat

    @Liquidfox Thanks! I'm just getting into the hobby, but once I finish this plane, I think I'll be in it for ever. I'll check out your plane!

    7.2 years ago