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Spruce Goose MkI

1,683 rocketbootkid  8.9 years ago

My stab at the Hughes H-4 Hercules; the "Spruce Goose". I had to add 10 turbofans to get it out of the water; the 8 props only got it to 80mph. The wings develop some pretty nasty wobbles above 300mph. But it works and isn't too far from the size or shape.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 288.5ft (87.9m)
  • Length 156.7ft (47.8m)
  • Height 45.0ft (13.7m)
  • Empty Weight 53,704lbs (24,360kg)
  • Loaded Weight 302,290lbs (137,116kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.115
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.052
  • Wing Loading 62.1lbs/ft2 (303.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,869.3ft2 (452.4m2)
  • Drag Points 100278

Parts

  • Number of Parts 326
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,743
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    Man, sucks that it wouldn't fly at 80 mph. That's how fast it went irl on its first/final flight. I would fly it but I'll have to wait till tomorrow when I can use my pc because this will surely crash my kindle.

    8.9 years ago