Wedgenose 3
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Technically a biplane. Designed for carrier landing experiments. Bombs are essential for directional stability on takeoff but can be jettisoned (2) once airborne. Activate airbrakes (1) before landing, then brake hard on touchdown. Be sure to catch the nose and hold it up during the take off roll, otherwise the unusual gear configuration will cause the plane to sway like a drunken unicyclist about its nose gear axis. This is a plane designed for short stopping distance, not easy take offs!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 26.2ft (8.0m)
- Length 21.8ft (6.6m)
- Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
- Empty Weight 3,151lbs (1,429kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,507lbs (1,591kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.142
- Wing Loading 20.8lbs/ft2 (101.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 168.5ft2 (15.7m2)
- Drag Points 1349
Parts
- Number of Parts 35
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 272