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This is a gyro copter. its not finished yet but it works. basically the heli blade isnt powered, it just uses the air passing over it to act like a wing. its kinda cool but not finished yet at all
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
- Length 41.4ft (12.6m)
- Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 6,456lbs (2,928kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,252lbs (3,289kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 21.691
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.378
- Wing Loading 83.3lbs/ft2 (406.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 87.1ft2 (8.1m2)
- Drag Points 4332
Parts
- Number of Parts 42
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 289
@Thunderhawk Thats a good idea! thanks for that actually! simpleplanes physics is a little off but i think that would be unecciary on a real gyro copter so i hadnt thought about that.
Have you considered allowing the entire rotor hub to angle back 10~ degrees to allow for more lift on takeoff (and maybe less drag during shallow climbs by tilting forward)