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XB-010 Ring - Experimental biplane

8,578 Synthex4060  6.5 years ago

Just an idea I had to make a stylish biplane. Controls are standard.
-AG1 : Navigation lights
-AG2 : Landing lights
-AG8 : Decorative lights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Length 32.0ft (9.8m)
  • Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 10,064lbs (4,565kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,292lbs (5,575kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.096
  • Wing Loading 37.9lbs/ft2 (184.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 324.6ft2 (30.2m2)
  • Drag Points 5621

Parts

  • Number of Parts 200
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 704
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    Hyperlinked it here @downloaderandmodifier

    6.5 years ago
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    Here it is https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/86yP8v/XB-010-Ring-Experimental-2-0

    6.5 years ago
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    I tested it, and found that while it is a great idea on paper, it doesn’t really translate well into good handling characteristics. I think one issue is propulsion, and that a propeller prop should be used. I will make some modifications and see how it goes

    6.5 years ago
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    8,578 Synthex4060

    @BaconEggs Thanks :)

    6.5 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs

    Kind of a neat idea, looks cool indeed

    +1 6.5 years ago