The CA 373-47 "SkyPalace"Unlike the Boeing 747 which only has a partial upper deck, the 373-47 features a continuous dual-deck fuselage from nose to tail, similar to the Airbus A380 but with a much sleeker, more aerodynamic profile.1. Technical SpecificationsRole: Ultra-High-Capacity Strategic Airliner.Passenger Capacity: 650 (Standard) to 880 (All-Economy "Cattle Class").Powerplant: 4x CA-MegaGen "Atlas" Engines. These are the largest engines ever produced by CA, featuring a distinctive serrated "chevron" exhaust for noise reduction.Performance:Cruise Speed: Mach 0.84.Takeoff Distance: Surprisingly short, thanks to a massive triple-slotted flap system.Range: 7,800 nmi.2. Design Features for SimplePlanesThe "Ovoid" Fuselage: To fit two decks without making the plane look like a brick, the 373-47 uses an oval-shaped fuselage. In SimplePlanes, use Fuselage Slicing to blend two circular sections into a tall, smooth "8" shape.Wing-Root Landing Gear: Because the fuselage is so high, the main landing gear are massive. Build a wing-root fairing (the "bulge" where the wing meets the body) to house a 20-wheel main gear system.Upper-Deck Cockpit: The pilots sit on a "Level 2.5" mezzanine, giving them an incredible view. Use transparent fuselage blocks to create a panoramic flight deck.3. Fictional History: The "Airport Killer"When the 373-47 was first released, airports had to redesign their gates because the plane was so tall that standard jetways couldn't reach the upper deck. It became a favorite for "Megacity" routes like Tokyo-to-London. Pilots love it because, despite its size, the "Active Load Alleviation System" makes it handle as smoothly as your smaller CA 374-74.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Consolidated Aerospace CA 474-4774 OmniQueen
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- Wingspan 70.7ft (21.5m)
- Length 144.9ft (44.2m)
- Height 34.8ft (10.6m)
- Empty Weight 83,720lbs (37,975kg)
- Loaded Weight 125,637lbs (56,988kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.146
- Wing Loading 50.5lbs/ft2 (246.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,488.0ft2 (231.1m2)
- Drag Points 38962
Parts
- Number of Parts 340
- Control Surfaces 12
- Performance Cost 1,132