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XVTOL Project Dandelion

8,578 Synthex4060  3.8 years ago
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Another VTOL concept I had in mind and a nice opportunity to try the new components /modding options. Hover throttle at about 55%. It works like your usual VTOL really, but with a twist. The main idea is that because the pilot is facing down during takeoff and landing, he has good visibility, as opposed to a traditional VTOL where they have to trust instruments and good judgement. It also makes it a small footprint airplane so you could stack them in a tight space (typically aircraft carrier)
Landing is a bit tricky but not impossible.
-AG2: -Lights
-AG3: -Parachutes
-AG5: -Drop all missiles
-AG6: -Canard pitch control
-AG8: -Gyroscopes, fold hinges (VTOL slider)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 24.4ft (7.4m)
  • Length 24.2ft (7.4m)
  • Height 24.2ft (7.4m)
  • Empty Weight 7,789lbs (3,533kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,588lbs (3,895kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.785
  • Wing Loading 42.6lbs/ft2 (208.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 201.4ft2 (18.7m2)
  • Drag Points 5518

Parts

  • Number of Parts 147
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 630