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Ader Eole 1890

120 chunkycheese  10 months ago
Auto Credit Based on Wormforce's Eole III by Clement Ader

this aircraft was powered by a steam engine. it allegedly acheived a short hop in 1890, but it cannot be considared a succsessful airplane. note: it can only hop.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Eole III by Clement Ader
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 68.6ft (20.9m)
  • Length 26.9ft (8.2m)
  • Height 13.0ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 4,736lbs (2,148kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,440lbs (2,467kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.619
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.091
  • Wing Loading 5.9lbs/ft2 (28.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 928.0ft2 (86.2m2)
  • Drag Points 4315

Parts

  • Number of Parts 68
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 288