Today I decided to build NASA's AD-1 which was an experimental oblique winged aircraft. This design was used to test the aerodynamic properties of an oblique wing for future spaceplanes. The wing creates less drag when moved to either side and also I think it would be a good way to reduce the surface area of a wing while docking to another space craft, making maneuvering way easier.
Use the VTOL bar to move the wing.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
- Length 44.7ft (13.6m)
- Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
- Empty Weight 2,866lbs (1,299kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,476lbs (3,391kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.901
- Wing Loading 43.8lbs/ft2 (213.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 170.9ft2 (15.9m2)
- Drag Points 3176
Parts
- Number of Parts 39
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 240
Nice