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Experimental Jet - No Main Wings

45 VolfMotlov  8.2 years ago
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This is a product of messing around with aerodynamics. It doesn't fly too amazingly, but does suprisingly well taking into account that is has only symmetric airfoils! I wanted to see if a flying vehichle could be made with just fins.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Length 18.6ft (5.7m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,953lbs (2,700kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,475lbs (2,937kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 10.412
  • Wing Loading 66.8lbs/ft2 (326.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 96.9ft2 (9.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2738

Parts

  • Number of Parts 13
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 78