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Barker 5E-58

2,115 Boundslayer  3.7 years ago
50 downloads

An experimental seaplane made to test different wingshapes and the combination of jet engines and sea use.

Standard controls, VTOL controls skis, it is better to bring the skis up to about half when landing/on/taking off water. Experiment to see which works best, it is unadvisable to have the skis at full, as they aren’t designed for it, and might pull the aircraft under. Have skis retracted for flight and on land operations.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 103.9ft (31.7m)
  • Length 97.0ft (29.6m)
  • Height 25.7ft (7.8m)
  • Empty Weight 36,477lbs (16,545kg)
  • Loaded Weight 81,175lbs (36,820kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.83
  • Wing Loading 33.2lbs/ft2 (161.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,448.2ft2 (227.4m2)
  • Drag Points 18057

Parts

  • Number of Parts 89
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 639