Beriev Be-1
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2.3 years ago
- A simple replica of the Beriev Be-1
- I still couldn't figure out how to make a float plane that could take off from water.
- After some testing, I noticed that it can only take off with a long runway. I have no idea how to fix this issue.
- Video demonstration: https://youtu.be/0JOleiYp7QY
From wikipedia
"In 1956, Robert Ludvigovich Bartini approached the Beriev design bureau with a proposal for a Wing-In-Ground-effect vehicle (WIG). The Be-1 became the first experimental prototype, used for exploring the stability and control of wing-in-ground-effect aircraft.
The Be-1 featured two floats with very low aspect ratio wing sections between them and small normal wing panels extending outside the floats. Surface-piercing hydrofoils were mounted on the underside of the floats. The aircraft was powered by a single Tumansky RU-19 turbojet, mounted above the wing. The Be-1 was also equipped with landing gear. The aircraft was operated between 1961 and 1964. The first flight from water was made in 1964."
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
- Length 27.3ft (8.3m)
- Height 14.7ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 10,090lbs (4,576kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,365lbs (6,969kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.51
- Wing Loading 43.0lbs/ft2 (210.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 357.2ft2 (33.2m2)
- Drag Points 6639
Parts
- Number of Parts 93
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 521