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D.856 flying fox

2,829 Nygonatta  1.6 years ago

in may 1904 geoff montgomery from Germany made the D.856 flying fox. only 1 was ever made. it was fitted with skids to avoid flipping over and making for a quick decline in speed once on the ground.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
  • Height 11.3ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,214lbs (1,004kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,543lbs (1,607kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.112
  • Wing Loading 15.4lbs/ft2 (75.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 230.1ft2 (21.4m2)
  • Drag Points 5704

Parts

  • Number of Parts 92
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 355