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Cornelius XFG-1 Manned drop tank/cargo glider

1,519 crazymanny  6 months ago
Auto Credit Based on crazymanny's Cornelius XFG-1 WWII military fuel glider

The Cornelius XFG-1 was a military fuel transporting towed glider, without a tailplane and with a forward-swept wing. Two were built but development ended in 1945. revamp of a 8 year old low lag model, very toaster friendly and a easy flyer

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Cornelius XFG-1 WWII military fuel glider
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 57.6ft (17.5m)
  • Length 26.7ft (8.1m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 4,059lbs (1,841kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,389lbs (2,444kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.625
  • Wing Loading 15.1lbs/ft2 (73.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 357.4ft2 (33.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2091

Parts

  • Number of Parts 31
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 214