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Lympne Trials 1923 "Mosquito"

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Auto Credit Based on XVIindustries's Lympne Trials Challenge 1923

The year is 1923. Rough blueprints were found in the wreckage of an old barn in England. They were studied, pieced together, and finally, the Mosquito was born. Slightly nose heavy, and with no more than 5 minutes of flight time, this plane was not perfect; however, it was entered in the Lympne Trials, and the result was astounding. Despite all odds, this tiny flying lumber yard received.....

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Lympne Trials Challenge 1923
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
  • Length 31.0ft (9.5m)
  • Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,635lbs (1,195kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,326lbs (1,508kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.15
  • Wing Loading 8.5lbs/ft2 (41.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 393.2ft2 (36.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2109

Parts

  • Number of Parts 71
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 305