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Sailplane Cross-Country

4,860 skyeye1209  8.3 years ago
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A specialized sailplane designed for absolute efficiency. Wing area and aspect ratio has been increased, winglets added, and all sources of unnecessary parasitic drag removed. Even the landing gear has been changed to a detachable bogey.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 135.9ft (41.4m)
  • Length 36.6ft (11.1m)
  • Height 17.0ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 3,772lbs (1,711kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,040lbs (1,832kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.834
  • Wing Loading 7.8lbs/ft2 (38.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 518.6ft2 (48.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1394

Parts

  • Number of Parts 25
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 176