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PAC P1B Eagle

25.2k JohnnyBoythePilot  7.4 years ago

This is a remake of my older P1B I posted earlier today. If you have my old P1B, delete that one and download this revision, which is much better.

The P1B Eagle was the second improved version of the original P1A. The biggest difference with the B model was that is replaced the NP-1 V4 Piston engine with the NR-2 5-piston, 150-200HP (350HP in S.P.) radial engine. The P1B however kept the old fixed-pitch wooden prop from the P1A. Other improvements of the P1B over the P1A was improved flight controls, more streamlined and slightly wider fuselage, better gun sights (military variant), and it features a better, bigger cargo hold, and a more reliable pull-starter for the engine. The P1B was produced for the military and for civilian use. It featured a small cargo hold between the bottom wingset in front of the cockpit that could also be taken out and be replaced by an extra seat or a fuel tank to increase the P1B's already long range. The P1B tops out at 156 knots (aprox. 180 mph) and was pretty fast for it's time. The P1B first flew in 1920 and was produced from 1921 to 1965 counting ALL P1B's (military and civilian variants of the P1B). The B model was also the most produced P1 model.

The P1 Eagle is also comparable to the Piper J-3 Cub, Aeronca Champ and Chief, Luscombe Silvair, ERCO Ercoupe, and the Taylorcraft.

Also since this is a 1920's bi-plane, there was no tailwheel, only a tailskid, so this plane is unsteerable on the ground.

Press 1 to turn on landing lights. enjoy and happy flying!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.7ft (9.0m)
  • Length 21.2ft (6.5m)
  • Height 8.3ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,372lbs (1,076kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,781lbs (1,261kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.359
  • Wing Loading 10.7lbs/ft2 (52.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 260.0ft2 (24.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2029

Parts

  • Number of Parts 43
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 205
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    2,121 SkylineAero

    @JohnnyBoythePilot yeah i like people's creation, such as fictional design.

    6.7 years ago
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    @SkylineAero
    Thanks for upvoting such an old design of mine!

    6.7 years ago
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    2,121 SkylineAero

    @JohnnyBoythePilot ahh.. i found another inspiring user!

    6.7 years ago
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    Fun fact: Because of the P1B's much longer wooden prop, it is the loudest P1 Eagle variant because of it's long prop (prop tips go super sonic). This airplane is very loud much like the T-6 Texan and the Cessna 185 which both also are incredibly loud.

    7.3 years ago
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    @Kerbango
    Thanks for the upvote!

    7.4 years ago