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Ushakov LPL

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In 1934, a Soviet engineering student, Boris Ushakov, proposed a design for a submersible aircraft that would scout for ships and then submerge itself in order to ambush them. The design had three engines, conning tower, periscope and could fire torpedoes (of which it carried two). It would submerge itself by flooding its fuselage and would use electrical power to propel itself when underwater. The craft would take off and land like a normal seaplane. However, the craft was viewed as being too heavy by the Soviets to be useful.

Credit to Grandmother for the propeller.

It submersible

Instructions are in the game

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 55.7ft (17.0m)
  • Length 59.5ft (18.1m)
  • Height 30.5ft (9.3m)
  • Empty Weight 10,050lbs (4,558kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,915lbs (5,858kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.387
  • Wing Loading 26.0lbs/ft2 (126.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 497.2ft2 (46.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2562

Parts

  • Number of Parts 167
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 785