This is my very first ornithopter, and the first in simpleplanes with an automatic flapping mechanisim. it does not use fuel, and is technically a glider. before you throttle up, detach 2. do not flap on a runway. to take off from a runway, activate 1 to use the rocket takeoff boosters.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 85.3ft (26.0m)
- Length 44.3ft (13.5m)
- Height 15.9ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 8,322lbs (3,775kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,080lbs (6,840kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 29.6lbs/ft2 (144.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 508.9ft2 (47.3m2)
- Drag Points 7548
Parts
- Number of Parts 93
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 438