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Forced Flow Ekranoplane (The Airbed)

195 MatBat  8.2 years ago
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This craft can double as an Ekranoplan or Conventional plane. Use VTOL for fine control of the engine angled. The design uses thrust from the engines directly over the control surfaces. Also floats for water work.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 21.3ft (6.5m)
  • Length 38.2ft (11.6m)
  • Height 11.7ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 14,550lbs (6,599kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,208lbs (7,805kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7.835
  • Wing Loading 40.5lbs/ft2 (197.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 425.2ft2 (39.5m2)
  • Drag Points 7159

Parts

  • Number of Parts 36
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 314