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XF-11

14.1k DandruffCat  8.1 years ago
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Updated version of my XF-11

Note: De-activate Activation Group 8 to simulate the engine failure!

Added: (It’s a Doozie!)
Yellow Blade Tips
Scaled Speed
Camera Nose
Trim on Fuselages
Corrected Cockpit
Fixed Inlets
Fixed Pitch Authority
Strobe Lights
Fixed Gear
Fixed Fuselage Shape
More Lift
Fixed Propellor Rotation

The XF-11 is a military spec plane designed by Howard Hughes. The U.S. Military ordered 100 models, but only 2 prototypes were developed. This is due from Howard’s test flight of one of the models resulting in an engine failure and crashed into the Beverly Hills Country Club. Howard did indeed survive the crash. The second prototype, however, was a success, but manufacturing never got underway. This plane is what also led to the U.S. wanting Hughes to build the plane we all know and d love, the H-4, or the Spruce Goose.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor XF-11
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 50.0ft (15.3m)
  • Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 9,565lbs (4,338kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,762lbs (4,881kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.371
  • Wing Loading 22.5lbs/ft2 (109.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 479.0ft2 (44.5m2)
  • Drag Points 6949

Parts

  • Number of Parts 84
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 442