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AS-243 "Red Thunder"

1,612 Freedom  8.7 years ago

This was originally going to be called the "Red Rocket", but I realized THAT mistake FAST. Takes off without landing gear, lands on land and in water. Goes 3,000 mph, and its top speed is around 10,000 mph in a dive.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,423lbs (2,459kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,686lbs (4,847kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.154
  • Wing Loading 87.8lbs/ft2 (428.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 121.7ft2 (11.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1466

Parts

  • Number of Parts 28
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 180