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Aircraft-Pulled Glider

462 Flyer24  4.1 years ago

A glider accelerated by a (bit overpowered) towing aircraft. AG1 to detach, VTOL to help turning on the ground (taxi yaw assist).

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
  • Length 57.4ft (17.5m)
  • Height 16.3ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 5,770lbs (2,617kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,235lbs (2,828kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.32
  • Wing Loading 17.8lbs/ft2 (87.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 349.8ft2 (32.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3214

Parts

  • Number of Parts 64
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 480