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It's a Bird, It's a Plane?... The O-Barrel

24.1k BagelPlane  4.2 years ago
20,700 downloads
Auto Credit Based on QuiteInactiveWhiteBread's Finish the build CHALLENGE

An opportunity arose, so I took it. I finished the airplane in a spectacular way.

The O-Barrel: A Funny looking VTOL


This is my "entry" into the Finish the Build CHALLENGE. Kept it simple and easy, I'm not here to win. Who cares to win, I just had fun building this "plane".


The O-Barrel, which gets its name from its circular shape, is an experimental VTOL plane. It has to be moved into a vertical position by a lift, where it then takes off in a rocket-like fashion. The aircraft also has the nickname "Catfish" from its front looks, the canards, wing fences, and vertical stabilizers all looking like whiskers.


Controls

AG1- Lift up the O-Barrel. This takes 35 seconds, and the aircraft detaches from the lift automatically. Then put the lift back down.
AG2- Deploy Parachute. Used in "landing".
Other AG's not in use


Final Words

Landing is really fun with this aircraft. I can't manage without the parachute. The trick is to go vertical and deploy the chute. Using both the engine and parachute, make a controlled landing on the ground.

Yes, the ultralight is still coming. I just decided to quickly build this thing. Have fun!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Finish the build CHALLENGE
  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +7 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.5ft (9.0m)
  • Length 29.5ft (9.0m)
  • Height 12.9ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 41,572lbs (18,856kg)
  • Loaded Weight 45,987lbs (20,859kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.439
  • Wing Loading 69.5lbs/ft2 (339.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 662.0ft2 (61.5m2)
  • Drag Points 13459

Parts

  • Number of Parts 242
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 805
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    I still cannot believe this funny thing has 70 upvotes! Thanks for the support!

    Pinned 4.2 years ago
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    3,931 SCSP

    Remember me with a photo show this aircraft with a text

    THICC

    6 months ago
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    1,904 florky

    it very much looks like a Oleocoptere, just correct me if im f*cking wrong...

    2.4 years ago
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    @CR929thenewSPplayer @Diloph Thanks guys!

    2.4 years ago
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    Actually sick, nice upvotes

    2.4 years ago
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    100th upvote @BagelPlane

    2.5 years ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    @BagelPlane oh ok

    2.6 years ago
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    @Dragorans Been busy, and the planes seem to take so long to build.

    2.6 years ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    @BagelPlane lol

    Also, why don't you post more?

    2.6 years ago
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    @Dragorans I'm still surprised it made it there!

    2.6 years ago
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    27.8k Dragoranos

    I remember going to the site and seeing this on the homepage

    2.6 years ago
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    Yes the CoalECopter

    3.3 years ago
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    @sharkysSPacc The SENCMA Coleoptere

    3.3 years ago
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    What was the french plane that looked a lot like this?

    3.3 years ago
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    wide boy

    3.4 years ago
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    People enjoyed it

    3.5 years ago
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    @BagelPlane may b because its fun to fly and its mobile friendly too

    3.5 years ago
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    @JustNormalPerson I know right? This weird build is now my second most upvoted craft!

    3.5 years ago
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    @BagelPlane 93 acctually

    3.5 years ago
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    4,381 Stanmich

    Kinda like mixing the American and French tailsitters. cool

    3.8 years ago
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    41.8k Ren

    Kinda like a rocket takeoff, but it tilts.

    4.1 years ago
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    24.1k BagelPlane

    @JKudasai This thing is such an upvote mess lol. Thanks!

    4.2 years ago
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    23.1k KudaOni

    80th upvote yus

    4.2 years ago
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    322 Knesb3

    @Planerider123 you think I did not do that?

    4.2 years ago
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    114 SimpleSW

    Nice! It’s funny how the Air Force went from building VTOL planes like this to planes like the Harrier, even just in a decade, shows how ingenious and innovative American (and Russia. And English and Japanese and German) engineering is... although all that engineering was used to fight other humans :( @BagelPlane

    4.2 years ago
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