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FlyingOutrigger

2,832 mregger  4.4 years ago
16 downloads

This is a flying outrigger canoe powered by a massive radial engine, losely based on polynesian outrigger canoes. It is asymmetrical, which makes it very particular to fly or sail. To start with, pitching up will cause a right bank; a left bank can cause a pitch up; a right bank will cause a right spin. Straight and level flight is imposible, flight is either level or straight (you will understand what I mean). Takeoff from water is possible but takes practice. Here is the jist of it. Apply full throttle, and wait till you reach at least 100mph. Wiggle the canoe left and right by rolling, this will slowly get it out of the water using the underwater fins. Once both floaters are out of the water, pitch up gently while banking left. Maintain the left floater close to water. The canoe is weaponized with a front facing gun, and a left facing cannon. It is not the fighter of choice for a dogfight, but is really fun to use against ground targets or really large and slow aircraft. Feel free to share, modify, and enjoy :)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 55.6ft (17.0m)
  • Length 76.4ft (23.3m)
  • Height 37.6ft (11.5m)
  • Empty Weight 13,203lbs (5,989kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,291lbs (10,564kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.128
  • Wing Loading 9.6lbs/ft2 (46.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,435.1ft2 (226.2m2)
  • Drag Points 13564

Parts

  • Number of Parts 127
  • Control Surfaces 16
  • Performance Cost 588