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Ornithopter mk1

14.2k CODENAMEBOB  8.5 years ago

This is my first ornithopter. I will be releasing another one in a few hours. VTOL for flapping. Trim for boost (you will need it)

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 39.1ft (11.9m)
  • Length 34.4ft (10.5m)
  • Height 16.5ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,059lbs (5,016kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,342lbs (6,052kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.021
  • Wing Loading 33.2lbs/ft2 (162.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 401.6ft2 (37.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3774

Parts

  • Number of Parts 40
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 325
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    14.2k CODENAMEBOB

    @KnightOfAraluen Thanks!

    8.5 years ago
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    Not mamy people build this, nice job

    8.5 years ago
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    14.2k CODENAMEBOB

    @HonestBoy625 SORCERY!

    8.5 years ago
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    1,716 HonestBoy625

    @CL4TRP hehehe i can read your mind jk

    8.5 years ago
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    14.2k CODENAMEBOB

    @HonestBoy625 yes it was

    8.5 years ago
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    2,708 MrTaco

    Ah... Ok.

    8.5 years ago
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    1,716 HonestBoy625

    @CL4TRP Made with new ipad

    8.5 years ago
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    14.2k CODENAMEBOB

    @MrTaco thanks!

    8.5 years ago
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    14.2k CODENAMEBOB

    @MrTaco it can help when taking off. The VTOL engine doesn't provide enough thrust on its own to get the plane off the ground.

    8.5 years ago
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    2,708 MrTaco

    What does the flapping do? Isn't it a just a normal plane with flapping wings or does the flapping provide something that I'm missing?

    8.5 years ago