Sorry for the very sporadic posts, way too busy with school and got bored with SP for the most part. I will publish two crazy weaponized variants of this thing later, or maybe not.
Description
The CA-X Beluga is an experimental coaxial rotor helicopter designed for heavy freight, civilian transport and possibly as a heavy assault gunship. It was supposed to replace the PA-9 Tyrant and its gunship variant, the Terror (both coming soon?) and may enter production as the XCH-72, still retaining the beluga name. It isn't easy to fly, as you would have to keep it at 20-30% throttle for stable flight and it is wonky when rolling. The massive tailplane also provides stability at low speeds, helping the helicopter land horizontally more effectively.
Entry in service: 2004
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 34.1ft (10.4m)
- Length 42.2ft (12.9m)
- Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 8,115lbs (3,681kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,161lbs (5,062kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 28.187
- Wing Loading 88.0lbs/ft2 (429.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 126.8ft2 (11.8m2)
- Drag Points 3921
Parts
- Number of Parts 42
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 476
AG 7: activate gyro stability
AG 8: turn off steering from rotors, wouldn't stop elevator or rudder from operating.
Might be the first of like two to four coaxial choppers.