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r-62 (Example for a challenge)

3,858 RejsDen  3.8 years ago

Link to the challenge: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/hp27EO/Challenge
This post shows what, in my understanding, an amphibious aircraft should be. It takes off both from the water and from the ground, the floats can be folded, the appearance is not the worst. for this kind of work I would put 17/20. Go for it!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 68.7ft (20.9m)
  • Length 51.7ft (15.8m)
  • Height 19.7ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 19,057lbs (8,644kg)
  • Loaded Weight 43,680lbs (19,813kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.771
  • Wing Loading 35.3lbs/ft2 (172.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,237.8ft2 (115.0m2)
  • Drag Points 9564

Parts

  • Number of Parts 49
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 466