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Lightest plane possible

303 Shlagkill 9.8 years ago

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I challenge you to make a lighter plane. Rules: (1 it must be powered and it can not be a glider. (2 it must be able to take off before the runway ends. (3 the entire weight of the aircraft in the hangar may not exceed the Weight of this aircraft (weight includes detachable parts). Happy building!

General Characteristics

Successors 1 airplane(s)
Created On iOS
Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
Length 20.9ft (6.4m)
Height 7.3ft (2.2m)
Empty Weight 1,404lbs (637kg)
Loaded Weight 1,717lbs (779kg)

Performance

Power/Weight Ratio 0.469
Wing Loading 10.6lbs/ft² (51.9kg/m²)
Wing Area 161.5ft² (15.0m²)
Drag Points 881

Parts

Number of Parts 19
Control Surfaces 5
Performance Cost 155

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75 Gregistopal

I win 753 pounds loaded
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/sIiX68/Lightest-jet-ever-V3

+0 7.6 years ago
532 roofus4

Here is my entry. Weighs in at 1106 lbs. https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/Gs17S5/Lightest-Aircraft-Possible-Challenge-roofus4
+0 9.7 years ago
303 Shlagkill

Try this aircraft http://www.simpleplanes.com/a/1HX4e5/Lightest-aircraft-possible-challenge @Boggartbob
+0 9.8 years ago
303 Shlagkill

Good idea! I'll try it@Boggartbob
+0 9.8 years ago
510 Boggartbob

It's possible to reduce the planes weight further as well if you put the wing shape to a triangle and give it both roll and pitch controls
+0 9.8 years ago
510 Boggartbob

Che k out my flying sea turtle and my prototype flying balls
+0 9.8 years ago
510 Boggartbob

Lol thanks I'm high
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303 Shlagkill

Nice job! Didn't even think about that design
+0 9.8 years ago
303 Shlagkill

Actually never mind that was you who made that plane.
+0 9.8 years ago
303 Shlagkill

@Boggartbob how much does that way? Because another person did the challenge too and they got it to like 1,560 pounds
+0 9.8 years ago
510 Boggartbob

Lol remove the rear wheel and support ...... I win... what's my prize
+0 9.8 years ago

Lightest plane possible

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