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Swashplate (aeronautics) v.1.0

499 KKERICH  9.3 years ago
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Swashplate is one of the main parts in helicopter. Without this, copter can't move.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 51.8ft (15.8m)
  • Length 51.8ft (15.8m)
  • Height 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 17,791lbs (8,070kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,631lbs (8,451kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.342
  • Wing Loading 111.2lbs/ft2 (543.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 167.5ft2 (15.6m2)
  • Drag Points 7706

Parts

  • Number of Parts 65
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 222
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    5,521 Verdnan
    This really isn't how a swashplate works. I've built one that worked before the last update. The idea is to apply pitch to individual rotor blades rather than pitch the entire rotorhead as you have done here. Youtube has some good visual demonstrations on swashplates.
    9.3 years ago