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BU-3 Aluminium Goose V2

7,837 NorthwestIndustries  8.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on NorthwestIndustries's BU-3 Aluminium Goose v1

The BU-3 is an updated and more modern version of the spruce goose made after nasa couldn't get thier hands on the AN-225 to transport rocket parts.
Controls: AG-8 and trim for engine lift. Trim centered and AG-8 off after takeoff

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor BU-3 Aluminium Goose v1
  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +35 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 233.1ft (71.0m)
  • Length 159.5ft (48.6m)
  • Height 49.7ft (15.1m)
  • Empty Weight 152,897lbs (69,353kg)
  • Loaded Weight 152,897lbs (69,353kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.146
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.078
  • Wing Loading 21.9lbs/ft2 (107.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 6,966.6ft2 (647.2m2)
  • Drag Points 48952

Parts

  • Number of Parts 241
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 1,119
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    Very nice plane! The tiling engines are an interesting addition.

    (I am also amused at how similar in size, configuration, and even paint scheme my own take at a flying boat is to this.)

    6.4 years ago
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    2,358 Davisplanez

    @BurkeEnterprise Yep.

    7.6 years ago
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    @Davisplanez spruce goose?

    7.6 years ago
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    2,358 Davisplanez

    This Seems Vaguely Familiar...

    7.6 years ago
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    7,914 WhoflerMan

    lol no kidding this is gr8 @BurkeEnterprise

    8.0 years ago
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    @BusterShortWolf I joined 2 months ago😂 Doin pretty good tho

    8.0 years ago
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    7,914 WhoflerMan

    Dude why aren’t you gold yet

    8.0 years ago
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    @SpiritusRaptor thank you! Means a lot coming from SimplePlanes best player!

    8.0 years ago
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    Looks majestic!

    8.0 years ago
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    @JackTheBestBoss the engines lift up with trim to assist takeoff. AG8 turns it off.

    8.0 years ago
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    Ag 8 and off is the same in the air

    8.0 years ago