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Venture Aeronautics Project E400 "Lift Master"

27.8k TheFlightGuySP  2.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on TheFlightGuySP's E400 (Abandoned)

This aircraft is a redesigned version of my previous E400 aircraft.


Engine type used: Venture Aeronautics EE-1 Torque-less Electric Propeller Engine


Overview: the E400 "Lift Master" is a lightweight (relative to it's size) STOL aircraft. The aircraft is capable of flying at extremely low speeds, thanks to it's low weight and high lift. The aircraft is also powered by a single electric engine, and is unmanned.

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum Airspeed (TAS): 100mph, 161kph, 87knots.
Maximum Altitude: 10,000ft, 3,048m.
Takeoff Airspeed (IAS)(50% Power): ~30mph, ~48kph, ~26knots.
Landing Airspeed (IAS): ~20mph, ~32kph, ~17knots.
Controls:

  • VTOL: Flaps.

NOTES

  • The aircraft roll control can be severely reduced at lower speeds.

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor E400 (Abandoned)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 99.2ft (30.3m)
  • Length 68.9ft (21.0m)
  • Height 17.2ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 1,569lbs (711kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,569lbs (711kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 1.3lbs/ft2 (6.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,223.0ft2 (113.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3103

Parts

  • Number of Parts 103
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 681