The Flying Proa, so named after the Austronesian sailboat, is a CIR flying boat that shares parts commonalities with the Sidehill Gouger. The intent of this arrangement was intially to avoid the need for a second float and minimize drag. However, as can be seen, practical experience led to the addition of a starboard wingtip float.
As it's unusually conventional paintjob suggests, it's mainly tasked as a waterbomber, but it's also used as a cargo aircraft and in sea rescue operations. The service this aircraft provides allows the CIR's communities in the interior near lakes to maintain contact with the outside world.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 70.8ft (21.6m)
- Length 49.2ft (15.0m)
- Height 17.5ft (5.3m)
- Empty Weight 17,936lbs (8,135kg)
- Loaded Weight 22,791lbs (10,337kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.157
- Wing Loading 40.2lbs/ft2 (196.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 566.9ft2 (52.7m2)
- Drag Points 6644
Parts
- Number of Parts 65
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 325
