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X-Wing Tail Sitter

750 BenoitD  1.8 years ago
148 downloads
Auto Credit Based on MinutesTanker's Tail Sitter Challenge [closed]

A more futuristic model, based on the same principles as my previous entries to the Tail Sitter challenge. No parachutes or landing gear on this one. The only way to land is vertically (instructions included in the model).

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Tail Sitter Challenge [closed]
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 27.0ft (8.2m)
  • Length 25.2ft (7.7m)
  • Height 30.5ft (9.3m)
  • Empty Weight 6,050lbs (2,744kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,596lbs (3,445kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.958
  • Wing Loading 19.6lbs/ft2 (95.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 388.5ft2 (36.1m2)
  • Drag Points 11075

Parts

  • Number of Parts 52
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 322
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    750 BenoitD

    @LAZERETCHED Your wish is my command:
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/heLyH9/X-Wing-Tail-Sitter-with-cockpit

    1.8 years ago
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    2,449 LAZERETCHED

    This thing is cool as hell, I wish it had a cockpit but it's an awesome concept.

    1.8 years ago