Puddle Jumper
412 DavidH1776
1.8 years ago
VTOL trainer. 8 thrusters are fixed to provide lift. 6 thrusters are variable to provide forward and reverse thrust. Gyro stabilized, with 30 degrees of pitch, roll, and yaw. Takes a little practice to learn to control decelerattion and decent to a landing, but thats the reason I built it.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 18.0ft (5.5m)
- Length 23.0ft (7.0m)
- Height 5.8ft (1.8m)
- Empty Weight 4,501lbs (2,041kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,425lbs (3,821kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.6
- Wing Loading 260.9lbs/ft2 (1,273.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 32.3ft2 (3.0m2)
- Drag Points 3030
Parts
- Number of Parts 61
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 232