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Observator (VTOL aircraft)

1,042 rkarns  3.8 years ago

An experimental ship design for exploration on land and in the water. A control deck and an upper and lower observation decks. Controls: VTOL rolls the props up and down for lift and forward propulsion. Regulate clmb and speed with the throttle and the VTOL control. TRIM adjusts the rudder for direction. V fires flares. Extra cameras.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 43.4ft (13.2m)
  • Length 26.6ft (8.1m)
  • Height 23.6ft (7.2m)
  • Empty Weight 9,144lbs (4,147kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,826lbs (7,178kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.379
  • Wing Loading 86.2lbs/ft2 (420.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 183.7ft2 (17.1m2)
  • Drag Points 14306

Parts

  • Number of Parts 164
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 592