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Helicopter with rotor tilt v2

171 karock  8.8 years ago

much improved version of my earlier helicopter. handles much better, better balance, less lag time before you get power (thanks for the tip @AgDynamics). tail rotor behaves much better as well.

gentle takeoff happens around 50% power. you will descend *rapidly* with much less than 40%. suggestions and comments welcome!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 9.6ft (2.9m)
  • Length 57.5ft (17.5m)
  • Height 15.2ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 6,428lbs (2,915kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,490lbs (6,119kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.999
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.379
  • Wing Loading 286.5lbs/ft2 (1,398.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 47.1ft2 (4.4m2)
  • Drag Points 3600

Parts

  • Number of Parts 53
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 327