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Turbine plane Prototype

41.5k MrVaultech  9.1 years ago

A prototype of a wind turbine powered plane. It has a rotating fan in the center of the plane, and can't land. Launch from a final approach location. If this becomes popular enough, it might be the "pilot" for more similar planes.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
  • Length 23.7ft (7.2m)
  • Height 8.8ft (2.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,831lbs (2,644kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,206lbs (5,082kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.008
  • Wing Loading 69.1lbs/ft2 (337.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 162.3ft2 (15.1m2)
  • Drag Points 2729

Parts

  • Number of Parts 82
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 273
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    41.5k MrVaultech

    It is. The most difficult part of this thing was keeping the front and back stable while the middle was spinning.@Remy9085

    9.1 years ago
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    1,626 Remy9085

    That's awesome man.

    9.1 years ago
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    41.5k MrVaultech

    I just used a wheel made by Puredeath. Then I built off of that.@Remy9085

    9.1 years ago
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    1,626 Remy9085

    Pun intended haha. Awesome plane. How did you make the turbine in the middle? Great job!

    9.1 years ago
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    41.5k MrVaultech

    It needed to be done! @Meawk

    9.1 years ago
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    8,797 Meawk

    omg pls dont ever make that joke again

    9.1 years ago