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Smith Glider

891 2Cav19K  6.9 years ago

The Smith glider was a non production research project created to test airframes for lift and stability. The launch vehicle was specifically designed for this mission. It was never named. It is currently in storage at the midwest facility.

Group 1 to launch glider.

Aircraft was designed with an older version of simple planes. Current flight characteristics unknown.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 121.1ft (36.9m)
  • Length 36.6ft (11.2m)
  • Height 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 5,922lbs (2,686kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,679lbs (3,483kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.292
  • Wing Loading 11.3lbs/ft2 (55.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 680.4ft2 (63.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2773

Parts

  • Number of Parts 100
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 366