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GV-42b Sidewinder

1,475 crxtsp  6.8 years ago

Designed for Rattlesnake Racetrack on Maywar.
This iteration has VTOL control jets to assist in turning and keep downforce, plus a gyro at the center of mass to keep it level.
It may be ugly but performs well at 230mph on the edge of a cliff.
Pitch for throttle, Yaw to steer
1: lights
2 : Drag chute

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 19.8ft (6.0m)
  • Length 32.4ft (9.9m)
  • Height 10.0ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,496lbs (5,214kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,486lbs (5,663kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.079
  • Wing Loading 102.0lbs/ft2 (497.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 122.4ft2 (11.4m2)
  • Drag Points 5479

Parts

  • Number of Parts 218
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 1,534