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Rotating Scissor Wing

17.1k jimbojet  9.3 years ago
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Originally designed by NASA to counter the sonic boom effect, this rotating wing is used on this craft to aid in roll agility. Traditional controls apply.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Height 9.9ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 4,260lbs (1,932kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,460lbs (2,476kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.057
  • Wing Loading 32.0lbs/ft2 (156.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 170.9ft2 (15.9m2)
  • Drag Points 1942

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 220
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    7,404 Mrwhiskers85
    i have tried this concept before, with good results. your looks more like the Scaled Composites aircraft though....
    9.3 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    Nice concept - needs more pitch.
    9.3 years ago