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Prototyping controlable helicopter

14.0k ElijtheGeat  9.9 years ago
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Unlike my other helicopter that used wings to gain lift, this one actually gets off the ground. I used RCNs on a non spinning base to try and control the direction of flight. Yaw right to counteract the torque caused by the large engine.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 24.6ft (7.5m)
  • Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
  • Height 23.0ft (7.0m)
  • Empty Weight 28,323lbs (12,847kg)
  • Loaded Weight 36,433lbs (16,525kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.577
  • Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 16252

Parts

  • Number of Parts 157
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 874