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US Navy K-Class Blimp

585 Tommy1010  3 months ago

The K-Class Blimp was used by the US Navy. It was a patrol ship that could be utilized in anti submarine warfare during WWII. It was equipped with 4 depth charges and 1 machine gun. The airship was a non rigid blimp that's shape was gained by gasses filling up the balloon. It was operated by 9 to 10 crew members.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 79.3ft (24.2m)
  • Length 260.4ft (79.4m)
  • Height 91.9ft (28.0m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 10,772lbs (4,886kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.251
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.032
  • Wing Loading 40.5lbs/ft2 (197.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 265.7ft2 (24.7m2)
  • Drag Points 121846

Parts

  • Number of Parts 79
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 415
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    585 Tommy1010

    @LonelySea22 thank you

    3 months ago
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    5,550 LonelySea22

    I like the fun balance of the buoyancy and propulsion controls

    3 months ago
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    7,385 F16xl

    @Tommy1010 Those projects are my favorite

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    585 Tommy1010

    @F16xl Thank you. I did my research on this one.

    3 months ago
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    7,385 F16xl

    Cool!

    3 months ago