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Flying Wing

647 TuckerAeronauticalLabs  3.9 years ago
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A sort of proof-of-concept plane with no vertical surfaces whatsoever. Since yaw stability is predictably lacking, airbrakes on the wingtips provide some yaw control. That being said, the plane is entirely dependent on the pilot to keep it under control as it is quite susceptible to flat spins.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 50.9ft (15.5m)
  • Length 20.5ft (6.3m)
  • Height 6.7ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,051lbs (1,384kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,409lbs (1,546kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.146
  • Wing Loading 9.5lbs/ft2 (46.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 357.9ft2 (33.3m2)
  • Drag Points 241

Parts

  • Number of Parts 15
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 104