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Glider Challenge Entry - GQ:1 Military Glider

12.1k logizAircrafts  6.6 years ago

This glider, the Model GQ:1, is made to drop from a cargo plane - for example, the C-5 or the A400M - and glide stabily to the floor. The stall speed is low and you can easily recover from it. Have fun!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 39.5ft (12.0m)
  • Length 31.2ft (9.5m)
  • Height 7.7ft (2.3m)
  • Empty Weight 2,538lbs (1,151kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,532lbs (2,056kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 15.6lbs/ft2 (76.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 290.2ft2 (27.0m2)
  • Drag Points 653

Parts

  • Number of Parts 16
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 89