Unique aircraft, the World first parasol monoplane. It was built with the best possible sight for a pilot in mind. Wing struts were made of wood enforced by steel wire. Wings had 'windows' near the fuselage. Gakkel-IX and Gakkel-VIII were presented at The Military Aircraft Contest (1912). But systematic engine failures did not allow to fulfill the flight program. A glorious aircraft...
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 42.7ft (13.0m)
- Length 29.2ft (8.9m)
- Height 9.5ft (2.9m)
- Empty Weight 4,103lbs (1,861kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,147lbs (1,881kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.12
- Wing Loading 12.1lbs/ft2 (59.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 342.4ft2 (31.8m2)
- Drag Points 5818
Parts
- Number of Parts 95
- Control Surfaces 23
- Performance Cost 370
