Yellowjacket gyrocopter
1,042 rkarns
5.5 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Leehopard's Bush Gyro
The Yellowjacket is a first attempt at a gyrocopter. Invented in the 1930s I think, they are still in use. Push the VTOL up to control overspeed.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Bush Gyro
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 50.2ft (15.3m)
- Length 50.2ft (15.3m)
- Height 16.1ft (4.9m)
- Empty Weight 8,763lbs (3,974kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,912lbs (4,496kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.1
- Wing Loading 91.0lbs/ft2 (444.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 108.9ft2 (10.1m2)
- Drag Points 4578
Parts
- Number of Parts 69
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 431