The Mantis has an airframe that is grown from a bio engineered fungus. Formed as integrated single piece, the DNA directed fungal growth is fractal in micro structure. Even the attachment points for engines, wings, and passenger cabin are programmed into the fungus. The treated mature form is vacuum sealed and preserved into an extremely strong and lightweight airframe. Work is progressing on using the spongelike interior structure of the airframe as an additional fuel tank.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 193.8ft (59.1m)
- Length 110.1ft (33.5m)
- Height 31.0ft (9.4m)
- Empty Weight 24,154lbs (10,956kg)
- Loaded Weight 62,071lbs (28,155kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.144
- Wing Loading 16.2lbs/ft2 (78.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 3,842.2ft2 (357.0m2)
- Drag Points 32976
Parts
- Number of Parts 733
- Control Surfaces 18
- Performance Cost 2,156
Thank you! I always forget to play sp on my laptop once in a while. @Treadmill103
Not surprised, I have to build all my stuff on my iPad so I tend to stay away from things that freak it out. Thanks! @AWESOMENESS360 @Treadmill103
This looks awesome! I love the backstory, very interesting. Also, I love how even though my IPad can only run about 200-250 parts, this runs very smoothly, just because it consists of only fuselage and wings, which are very easy to process.