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Futureistic tank glider challenge

17.4k Geekpride  8.8 years ago
Auto Credit Based on AndrewHamm's Futureistic tank glider challenge

Here's my modification of your design. I increased the propellor size, so got rid of the rocket pods. It works pretty well, and if you release the pylons as soon as you land, the tank drives out from under the ejection glider - which is pretty cool.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Futureistic tank glider challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 71.9ft (21.9m)
  • Length 125.1ft (38.1m)
  • Height 24.7ft (7.5m)
  • Empty Weight 30,271lbs (13,731kg)
  • Loaded Weight 79,496lbs (36,059kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.272
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.075
  • Wing Loading 43.2lbs/ft2 (211.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,839.0ft2 (170.8m2)
  • Drag Points 31939

Parts

  • Number of Parts 408
  • Control Surfaces 25
  • Performance Cost 1,549