Do31E - VTOL Transport
West Germany's VTOL Transport concept of the 60s -
Dornier Do31E
Do 31 E1 at the Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen, Gremany
History: The Dornier Do 31 is an experimental vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet-propelled transport designed and produced by West German aircraft manufacturer Dornier. The development of the Do 31 was motivated principally by heavy interest expressed by the German Air Force in the acquisition of short take-off and vertical landing aircraft (STOVL)-capable aircraft. Only 3 prototypes were build, no production. First flight was in February 1967, Project cancelled in 1970.
Wikipedia
1. Regular Takeoff
Set the VTOL to MAX, hit AG1 (engine start), Throttle 100%, and take off. You will use the runway as a regular plane.
2. VTOL Take off mode
Hit AG1 (engine start), Throttle 90-100%, and take off, when airborne, slowly move the VTOL to max to gain speed. Use the pitch controls to maintain the high.
VTOL Landing
1) Keep Engine Throttle at 100% (DO NOT REDUCE)
3) VTOL to ZERO (engine thrust 90 degrees to surface) and it will slow down dramatically
4) reduce the throttle by 10-25% and you will reduce the altitude
5) once it touches the runway, reduce throttles to ZERO immediately
Photo Credits: Thanks to @Erc90F4RU for taking these awesome photos
Some parts may be hidden once you download it. But it is okay, you can hit the play button directly or unhide them.
Specifications
Spotlights
- This craft is curated
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Dornier Do31E by WinsWings v2
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 70.6ft (21.5m)
- Length 76.1ft (23.2m)
- Height 31.3ft (9.5m)
- Empty Weight 41,263lbs (18,716kg)
- Loaded Weight 48,067lbs (21,802kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.244
- Wing Loading 45.4lbs/ft2 (221.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,059.6ft2 (98.4m2)
- Drag Points 22086
Parts
- Number of Parts 268
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 1,325
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@Robomo119E I did it before, But this version is more balanced and more safety with VTOL controls. Plus, a VR cockpit.
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