Auto Credit Based on Geekpride's [CLOSED] Polar Plane Challenge
My entry into the Polar Plane Challenge by Geekpride .
Essentially a specialized version of the Gecko Medium Cargo Transport in use by militaries the world over.
Modifications include cold weather engines and electronics, retractable ski landing gear and JATO takeoff assist. Under wing fuel tanks were added for extended range use.
Gear Down/VTOL Middle for Runway use
Gear Up/VTOL Down for Tundra use
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor [CLOSED] Polar Plane Challenge
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 139.2ft (42.4m)
- Length 97.1ft (29.6m)
- Height 25.8ft (7.9m)
- Empty Weight 8,584lbs (3,893kg)
- Loaded Weight 44,060lbs (19,985kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.136
- Wing Loading 20.1lbs/ft2 (98.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,193.9ft2 (203.8m2)
- Drag Points 12574
Parts
- Number of Parts 150
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 820
This didn't make it into the top three of the Polar Plane Challenge, but it was definitely one of the better entries. Have an upvote!
I love the little things for use on ice. Only wish we could get some ice with proper physics to test it on