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Junk-yard Flyer (Ornithopter)

31.2k SlimSimpy  7.3 years ago
199 downloads

A bored enginerr went to a junk-yard one day, and that's when it hit him. Using scrap parts from a boat, shopping cart, fork-lift, and otehr various sources he managed to construct a working flying contraption. To control: To take off you need to hit AG1, then maximize your throttle. You will be air-born in no time.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 110.6ft (33.7m)
  • Length 57.1ft (17.4m)
  • Height 17.8ft (5.4m)
  • Empty Weight 5,335lbs (2,420kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,335lbs (2,420kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 5.0lbs/ft2 (24.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,057.6ft2 (98.3m2)
  • Drag Points 5148

Parts

  • Number of Parts 195
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 887