Overview: the C500 "Stratodrone" is a single-engine, multi-purpose drone designed to fly at high altitudes and at subsonic speeds. It features a TFE-3-1 turbofan engine, a V-Tail, and a unique disposable landing gear design.
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Airspeed (TAS): 600mph, 966kph, 521knots.
Maximum Altitude: 50,000ft, 15,240m.
Takeoff Airspeed (IAS)(Flaps Full)(50% Power): 115mph, 185kph, 100knots.
Landing Airspeed (IAS)(Flaps Full): 85mph, 137kph, 74knots.
Controls: VTOL: Flaps.
NOTES
It may be best to approach the runway a bit early, due to the lack of airbrakes causing it to be difficult to slow down the aircraft.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 62.0ft (18.9m)
- Length 29.9ft (9.1m)
- Height 6.4ft (1.9m)
- Empty Weight 4,575lbs (2,075kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,815lbs (2,638kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.159
- Wing Loading 24.4lbs/ft2 (119.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 238.2ft2 (22.1m2)
- Drag Points 2431
Parts
- Number of Parts 37
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 304
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