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Boeing 247

Mod MrSilverWolf  8.9 years ago

The Boeing Model 247 was an early United States airliner, considered the first such aircraft to fully incorporate advances such as all-metal (anodized aluminium) semimonocoque construction, a fully cantilevered wing and retractable landing gear. Other advanced features included control surface trim tabs, an autopilot and de-icing boots for the wings and tailplane.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 4 airplane(s) +7 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 63.7ft (19.4m)
  • Length 44.2ft (13.5m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 5,357lbs (2,430kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,809lbs (7,624kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.237
  • Wing Loading 29.4lbs/ft2 (143.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 571.8ft2 (53.1m2)
  • Drag Points 8655

Parts

  • Number of Parts 115
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 500