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XGC-3, Prototype Control System Demonstrator

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Auto Credit Based on TigerEye35's No Control Surfaces Challenge [CLOSED]

The XGC-3 was unique for not featuring standard control systems. However a poor control response speed and a high stall speed led to it being nicknamed "The Flying Dodo".

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor No Control Surfaces Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 41.3ft (12.6m)
  • Length 38.3ft (11.7m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight 9,365lbs (4,248kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,068lbs (7,288kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.398
  • Wing Loading 55.8lbs/ft2 (272.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 287.9ft2 (26.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7360

Parts

  • Number of Parts 92
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 460