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LC-24D Emu | Cargo Challenge

5,788 LimeAir  2 months ago
Auto Credit Based on DogThatMakesPlanes's Cargo Plane Challenge! (Closed)

Built to replace the C-130 Hercules in the 1960s, the Emu originally had 4 propellers, but pater upgraded to have two jet pods for speed in the Delta model, similar to the B-36 Peacemaker. The plane could carry larger payloads and was quite cheap to build making it a well rounded stepping stone from the C-130 to later planes like the C-17 and C-5.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Cargo Plane Challenge! (Closed)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 104.6ft (31.9m)
  • Length 96.8ft (29.5m)
  • Height 30.3ft (9.2m)
  • Empty Weight 72,292lbs (32,791kg)
  • Loaded Weight 101,612lbs (46,090kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.663
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.078
  • Wing Loading 62.1lbs/ft2 (303.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,636.8ft2 (152.1m2)
  • Drag Points 18867

Parts

  • Number of Parts 193
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 1,154