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Goodyear XAO-3 Inflatoplane

120k ACEPILOT109  4.7 years ago

The Goodyear Inflatoplane was an inflatable experimental aircraft made by the Goodyear Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, well known for the Goodyear blimp. Although it seemed an improbable project, the finished aircraft proved to be capable of meeting its design objectives, although orders were never forthcoming from the military. A total of 12 prototypes were built between 1956 and 1959, and testing continued until 1972, when the project was finally cancelled.

This airplane is based off the inflato-plane. it is only in its inflated form only.
Normal Flight Controls
No Activation Groups
This airplane also could take off of water, my version is the 3 wheeled (platform).

Although I posted this, I’m still not back and I do not wish to continue posting anything for a while. This was just sitting around, so here it is. Bye guys.

Thank you to all the people who Upvote, Comment, or Follow.

ACEPILOT109 2/28/2020

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.8ft (10.0m)
  • Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
  • Height 7.9ft (2.4m)
  • Empty Weight 1,304lbs (591kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,421lbs (644kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.475
  • Wing Loading 5.8lbs/ft2 (28.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 243.9ft2 (22.7m2)
  • Drag Points 1162

Parts

  • Number of Parts 159
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 577
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    59.0k TheMouse

    @Graingy
    Fun.

    +1 6 months ago
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    35.8k Graingy

    @TheMouse random old stuff idk comment pages are long I guess
    page 425

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    35.8k Graingy

    @ACEPILOT109 oh well. still cool!

    4.7 years ago
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    1,881 Y

    What happens when a single stone hits it? Deflatoplane.

    +5 4.7 years ago
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    Np.@ACEPILOT109

    4.7 years ago
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    I was joking also saying we should make a inflatable airplane, went home and looked it up! Lol I think so also. @Eagle92Lightning

    4.7 years ago
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    @ACEPILOT109 I have heard about when joking around with my friends. If I am not mistaken it was an attempt to develop a troop delivery aircraft for a small cost by the USAAC.

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    Yep! You know about it? Its neat @Eagle92Lightning

    4.7 years ago
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    Someone actually made the Inflatoplane!

    +1 4.7 years ago
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    Thanks guys @AerialFighterSnakes @Trainzo

    4.7 years ago
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    Yeah, it had to be that way. I couldn’t make it work another way @OrangeConnor

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    42.8k Trainzo

    Very great idea . Nice build for original plane .

    4.7 years ago
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    Very noice build.

    +1 4.7 years ago
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    35.8k Graingy

    kind nose heavy TBH

    4.7 years ago
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    35.8k Graingy

    When you splash your cousin at the beach and they declare war:

    4.7 years ago