Large Aircraft - The Goliath has a wingspan 3 ft greater than the Scaled Composites Stratolaunch, and a length 75 ft longer than the Antonov An-225, and so would be the largest aircraft in the world if built.
The Goliath has a wing-loading that is more comparable to a hang glider, than a jumbo jet. This is because any loads will be carried externally on the aircraft's frame. The aircraft is over-powered, and at 280 mph starts to come unglued. Operation unloaded with more than 70% power is not recommended. It can touch down softly at 55-60 mph.
The cockpit has a light (AG1), and there is an observation gondola in the center of the horizontal tailplane (F5).
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 388.5ft (118.4m)
- Length 348.7ft (106.3m)
- Height 54.1ft (16.5m)
- Empty Weight 56,301lbs (25,537kg)
- Loaded Weight 81,307lbs (36,880kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.316
- Wing Loading 7.1lbs/ft2 (34.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 11,517.2ft2 (1,070.0m2)
- Drag Points 69274
Parts
- Number of Parts 111
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 646
