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.
Specifications
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
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.