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NASA AD-1

1,506 CmdrAlex  9.8 years ago
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In 1979 NASA built the AD-1. This aircraft showed that even with the wings pivioted at 60 degrees during flight, the plane would not lose stability.

This version tends to fall onto its tail but it still can take-off.

Pls feel free to rate and comment.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Length 24.5ft (7.5m)
  • Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 2,502lbs (1,135kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,548lbs (1,609kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.9
  • Wing Loading 24.2lbs/ft2 (118.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 146.7ft2 (13.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1392

Parts

  • Number of Parts 34
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 206
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    1,506 CmdrAlex
    @Zing2000 You probaly can now since this this was before the update so the wings don't turn on this version.
    9.7 years ago
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    7,262 Zing2000
    Competition prize, was thinking of making one of these
    9.7 years ago