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Octaver OV-63B

422 Einkraft  2.4 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Jundroo's Twin Prop

In 1958, stunned by the jet planes of De Havilland, Boeing, Convair and stuff, Octaver and their small budget decided to build their own jet-powered plane, which was finished in 1963. Hence the year it was put out to buyers, it was named the Octaver OV-63. The original plane was for cargo; the B variant, for passengers, and the C variant (or OV-63/81), developed in 1981, had turbojets instead of turbofans for increased economy. Jt sold very well, with Swissair having 8 of these in their fleet. Varig (Brazil),JAL (Japan) and much later Aeroflot (Russia) also bought the plane. It's still in service with Gol Intelligent Airlines of Brazil.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Twin Prop
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 75.2ft (22.9m)
  • Length 53.8ft (16.4m)
  • Height 19.5ft (5.9m)
  • Empty Weight 22,410lbs (10,165kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,677lbs (13,461kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.726
  • Wing Loading 37.4lbs/ft2 (182.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 793.2ft2 (73.7m2)
  • Drag Points 6590

Parts

  • Number of Parts 65
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost -1