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Ring plane

197 X15a  9.3 years ago
37 downloads
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A simple and somewhat circular airplane. VTOL slider full down to retract landing gear. Can be landed on water with gear up, but the landing gear must be extended to take off again. It is important to carry some power landing, or it will go out of controll and crash.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Length 38.4ft (11.7m)
  • Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 3,648lbs (1,655kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,097lbs (2,312kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.322
  • Wing Loading 29.3lbs/ft2 (143.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 173.8ft2 (16.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3332

Parts

  • Number of Parts 69
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 291