D'aero'M SP DIV proudly present model of : Dr. Otto von Schtimerschatz - RE Dr. Schtimerschatz was amazed by Henri Coanda's ,,1910" jet plane . After Coanda's fail Otto decided to continue jet-research . The result was RE (Reaktiv Einsdecker ; something like Jet Monoplane) - first (succesful) jet plane . Plane first flown at 8th May 1912 (pilot Uli Krepke) . Flight was succesful (and quite fast - about 200mph) . As usual army was interested in this type , wanted it - but with propellers (because jet engines were still too dangerous) . Dr. Schtimerschatz refused and after 2 more flights left the ,,jet idea" . There was only 1 prototype of this plane . This prototype was destroyed during WWI .
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 40.7ft (12.4m)
- Length 19.6ft (6.0m)
- Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 3,130lbs (1,420kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,647lbs (2,108kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.45
- Wing Loading 23.3lbs/ft2 (114.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 199.1ft2 (18.5m2)
- Drag Points 3159
Parts
- Number of Parts 51
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 252
