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Northrop NH-72 Settler

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Auto Credit Based on HuskyDynamics01's Northrop N-23 Pioneer

The Northrop NH-72 Settler is a propeller plane. It was one of the oldest flyby wire planes. The plane has a control stick for faster control input and comfort for fighter pilots. In 1979, production started. In 2001, production ended with 3032 planes made. In April 2024, 2/4 of the remaining planes are operating for executive service, while a quarter is operating for cargo service and while another is operating for aerodynamical experiments.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Northrop N-23 Pioneer
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 84.2ft (25.7m)
  • Length 58.4ft (17.8m)
  • Height 22.2ft (6.8m)
  • Empty Weight 11,684lbs (5,300kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,503lbs (7,939kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.125
  • Wing Loading 12.4lbs/ft2 (60.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,413.3ft2 (131.3m2)
  • Drag Points 9769

Parts

  • Number of Parts 569
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,280