The Am. 27 was a Prototype High Performance Racing Glider designed with as little drag as possible. This unorthodox airframe necessitates the need for a far back, flush cockpit, with the rear tail section acting as the door, while the pilot sits in a reclined position. The wings are slightly forward swept design as the race this glider was made (Eagle Pass) for required a long endurance, and can maintain flight at a far lower speed than the opponent. This performance, however, is a double edged sword and requires PIN-POINT ACCURATE CONTROL and HEAVY DISCIPLINE to maintain this level of performance, otherwise the performance drops to a subpar level.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
- Length 24.9ft (7.6m)
- Height 3.0ft (0.9m)
- Empty Weight 1,876lbs (851kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,254lbs (1,022kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 12.2lbs/ft2 (59.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 184.6ft2 (17.2m2)
- Drag Points 331
Parts
- Number of Parts 21
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 86
