The RP-1 was a prototype rocket glider built to test a rocket engine in flight. In 1933, the BICh-11 was selected by MosGIRD, the Moscow-based experimental rocket engine group, as a suitable test-bed with which to fly the GIRD OR-2 liquid-propelled rocket engine. In March 1933, the RP-1 was given a wing of greater span, and fitted with sprung landing gears and a tailskid. It is not recorded whether this aircraft flew satisfactorily. I had to use a VTOL engine and two VTOL thrusters to simulate the rocket engine. Note: It will have a downward pitching motion, so hold the stick back to fly level.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 57.7ft (17.6m)
- Length 16.4ft (5.0m)
- Height 7.1ft (2.2m)
- Empty Weight 7,723lbs (3,503kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,686lbs (5,754kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.062
- Wing Loading 29.3lbs/ft2 (143.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 433.2ft2 (40.3m2)
- Drag Points 1111
Parts
- Number of Parts 24
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 155
