*** Don't forget the raise the gear before picking up a load. ***

My slightly updated entry for the crate lifting competition (as seen on Frantic Matty's stream)!

This lifter is a VTOL claw but with the added bonus of being able to operate on water.

As a boat:
Optimum thrust for hydroplaning on the water is ~41% (rear engines turned off).

Max ~40 mph with load: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1127118649

Up to ~80 mph when stretched out in to a relaxed claw: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1126815799 )

As an aircraft:
Top speed in the air ~300 mph.

Thrust for hover without load is around 21%,
Thrust for hover with load is around 24%.


As a truck - with the arms up: Not recommended...!

AG1 = Front Engines
AG2 = Rear Engines (turn off when operating in water).
AG5 = Emergency parachutes.

*** Don't forget the raise the gear before picking up a load. ***

Enjoy!