Profile image

Ranger 1 Prototype Atmospheric Test Vehicle

25.5k AceMcCloud  9.2 years ago
196 downloads

The Ranger Test Ship. The prototype atmosheric and interplanetary transfter vehicle was used for transport from the Endurance. This model is strictly an air breather. Water landings are possible and those aren't Mountains...well yeah they are.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 16.1ft (4.9m)
  • Length 32.6ft (9.9m)
  • Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 11,444lbs (5,190kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,544lbs (7,504kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.074
  • Wing Loading 49.5lbs/ft2 (241.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 334.3ft2 (31.1m2)
  • Drag Points 2517

Parts

  • Number of Parts 67
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 418
  • Log in to leave a comment
  • Profile image

    @AceMcCloud
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/101734/SPACE#

    could you take a look see at this question i asked. it pertains to your plane. maybe you could bring some attention to it

    9.2 years ago
  • Profile image

    @AceMcCloud lol, when you roll it gets iffy but i like the challenge. I love the amount of effort you put into the design!

    9.2 years ago
  • Profile image
    25.5k AceMcCloud

    @slavebreaker Thanks...it's like the best power boat I've ever made.

    9.2 years ago
  • Profile image

    i went up at about 30k+ feet. lost control started spiraling and fell to about 14k feet until i finally gained control and made an emergency water landing. ive fallen in love with this aircraft(interstellar is best movie!!!!)

    9.2 years ago