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Crisafulli SRS Rotomite6000

32.7k Wakescar  9.7 years ago

This is a working model of one of the machines I operate at work.

http://www.crisafullipumps.com/products-services/dredges/rotomite-6000/

(Also my first beta creation)
It's a dredge, we make lakes, rivers and reservoirs deeper with it. In the real world it weighs 18 tons and doesnt go over 15mph. So keep that in mind when you go screaming across the ocean.
•VTOL controls boom up and down
•Pitch controls auger rotation
•Roll controls the rudder
•Prop is auto-trimmed with the throttle

I am aware that the prop only provides thrust in one direction. However it was necessary for the replicas sake and it's honesly still a little too fast for its own good.
I work in and on the water, so here's hoping the Devs are already working on a real boat prop.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Length 30.1ft (9.2m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 8,642lbs (3,920kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,622lbs (5,725kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.246
  • Wing Loading 87.2lbs/ft2 (425.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 144.8ft2 (13.4m2)
  • Drag Points 4703

Parts

  • Number of Parts 159
  • Control Surfaces 1
  • Performance Cost 376
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    17.1k jimbojet

    I think you might still be the only dredge operator and maker on simpleplanes!

    8.8 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    @Wakescar you certainly deserve a great deal more. I was surprised to see this unrated. I'm sure you not letting anyone down, but I know people look forward to your planes for sure. All the best
    9.5 years ago
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    32.7k Wakescar
    @hypnotoad Thanks for the stars my friend! My poor model dredge is as under appreciated as I feel driving the real one sometimes haha. Nah, works not so bad. You are very generous. I suppose I should stop letting everybody down and post something soon... Thank you for the encouragement.
    9.5 years ago