This is the second version of the highly efficient P.A. 41. The design is very similar, in fact the plane (at least from the outside) didn't got huge modifications. The main differences in fact are the weight that got reduced thanks to the reduce of fuel capacity (from 100,000 litres to 69,000 litres without a reduce in range), the engines that are now the U.E.E 1 (you will know more about it tomorrow) ,the mechanization in fact the plane has now new landing gear and folding wingtips (AG3) and the ability to land on shorter runways thanks to a mix of powerfull reverse thrust and brakes (AG1 for reverse thrust). I even added new landing lights (AG2) for the rest the control are the same.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 194.6ft (59.3m)
- Length 165.9ft (50.6m)
- Height 28.5ft (8.7m)
- Empty Weight 51,432lbs (23,329kg)
- Loaded Weight 173,909lbs (78,884kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.077
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.011
- Wing Loading 74.2lbs/ft2 (362.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,342.9ft2 (217.7m2)
- Drag Points 25969
Parts
- Number of Parts 330
- Control Surfaces 13
- Performance Cost 1,753
@Norag33 thank you for the help
@airlinerbuilder hey There is one important thing that I must tell you about electric motors, no matter how big and powerful you make them, they have a limit weight that they can push and it is from 26.3 to 58000lb, so if you are going to make that hybrid plane you must have in mind the weight especially the fuel
@tsampoy no problem
@airlinerbuilder Thanks
@tsampoy yes of course
@Norag33 Agreed
@airlinerbuilder Ok, can you tag me on it?
@Norag33 man that's a good idea i'll try to make it hybrid in the 4 version so it will be more proportionate
@XAircraftManufacturer @tsampoy guys about this i have to say that this plane looked disproportionate from the start, let's say that i worked more on the fuel efficency of the aircraft. Anyway i think i'll work on a new modification (or a new aircraft) that will be more proportionate
@airlinerbuilder i think you don't have to change your technique, everyone has their own way of doing things and the yours is amazing
@airlinerbuilder very good i love the design and the folding wings but it needs more speed to stay stable that means more powerful engines, also since i participated in your electric challenge I wanted to make a hybrid plane and as this plane is very efficient, the final touch would be to make it even more efficient with electricity, so what do you say, let's go for the third version? I can help you with the electrical engines actually I am an expert making them
Nice! The fuselage looks like it should be thicker, the horizontal stabilizers should be bigger and so should the vertical stabilizer.
Me (noob) think you should build wider planes with shorter wing and bigger engines
@TriStar fine i'll try to change it, thanks for the feedback
You should change your building technique, it looks disproportionate
@Norag33 what do you think?