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Rutan Inspired Push Prop

14.0k ElijtheGeat  9.2 years ago

I was recently told the wonderful news that props can now be push props, so I decided I had to try it out. My design is partially inspired by Burt Rutan's several designs. Push props are extremely efficient for some reason, I think it has to do with the fact that its not throwing are onto it's fusselage like most planes do, it's just shooting a clear stream of air straight out the back. My design somehow also got that effiency, I've flown around for several minutes straight and the bar never dropped below 100% fuel. It's not incredibly fast, but it's still pretty fun. It is the first plane that I have succesfully landed on the bridge. I hope you have fun with it, if you do, don't forget to come back and let me know. Also, leave any comments or questions you have below

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 32.3ft (9.9m)
  • Length 35.1ft (10.7m)
  • Height 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,160lbs (979kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,667lbs (5,292kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.059
  • Wing Loading 35.9lbs/ft2 (175.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 325.0ft2 (30.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2045

Parts

  • Number of Parts 33
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 249
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    14.0k ElijtheGeat

    thanks :) @SkipperBing

    9.1 years ago
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    19.3k SkipperBing

    Somehow missed this before. I like it.

    9.1 years ago
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    3,840 BigCat
    Sweet plane!
    9.2 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Great push prop (low thrust), good plane!
    9.2 years ago
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    awesome work, the push prop option should open a lot of possibilities.
    9.2 years ago