Auto Credit Based on Chancey21's Old Plane Flight Attempt Challenge
Designed to be a fast and small little airplane, the Racer 1 was a prototype that was to become a very fast plane in its day. The prototype did have an attempt at flying on November the 25th, 1906, but failed when the prop broke on take-off due to a strike. The second test, which was later that day, ended even more miserably. The plane wobbled on the ground, but managed to take-off, only to loose control and slam back down onto the air field. The race plane project was cancelled for fear of more tragic accidents.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Old Plane Flight Attempt Challenge
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 14.5ft (4.4m)
- Length 23.0ft (7.0m)
- Height 7.8ft (2.4m)
- Empty Weight 1,439lbs (652kg)
- Loaded Weight 1,645lbs (746kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.151
- Wing Loading 14.9lbs/ft2 (72.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 110.7ft2 (10.3m2)
- Drag Points 785
Parts
- Number of Parts 17
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 100
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