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Improved Teardrop Glider (Self-Launching)

225 NoahM  7.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on NoahM's Teardrop High-Performance Glider

A realistic looking glider that performs really well.

Built to scale with a 10 metre fuselage and 20 metre wingspan.

Has inconspicuous airbrakes and landing gear for optimal aerodynamics.

Includes a modded jet engine that is hidden and massless for self launching.

AG 1 to activate and deactivate the jet engine.

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.73
  • Wing Loading 7.4lbs/ft2 (36.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 262.2ft2 (24.4m2)
  • Drag Points 676

Parts

  • Number of Parts 20
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 196