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PROP RACE

32.4k TheAceOwl  9.3 years ago
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This was a test I had rigged up to see which was more powerful, a pusher prop or a puller?

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 19.7ft (6.0m)
  • Length 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Height 12.3ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 2,711lbs (1,230kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,859lbs (1,297kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.174
  • Wing Loading 236.1lbs/ft2 (1,152.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 12.1ft2 (1.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1902

Parts

  • Number of Parts 18
  • Control Surfaces 1
  • Performance Cost 407
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    6,432 Me600
    It's cool
    9.3 years ago
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    25.2k kikasshes
    The pusher has slightly less drag (and it could be reduced even more by using nose cone), but the tractor (pulling propeller) is probably a little bit more efficient. (Hence it taking the lead at first, but then falling behind due to the higher drag)
    9.3 years ago
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    32.4k TheAceOwl
    @WaterAirLand you should try this, the results are interesting...
    9.3 years ago