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.
Specifications
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