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Delta Seaplane

1,725 Salamandastron  5.8 years ago

Amphibious, capable of taking off or landing on ground or water very long range, decent speed for a prop plane.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
  • Length 31.2ft (9.5m)
  • Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 6,247lbs (2,833kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,225lbs (5,091kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.267
  • Wing Loading 28.3lbs/ft2 (138.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 396.2ft2 (36.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2720

Parts

  • Number of Parts 80
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 448
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    1,514 atgxtg

    Yeah, and a lot of that is due to the wing design, I think. Delta wings present some challenges.

    5.8 years ago
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    @atgxtg I did a version with two small jets in the rear wheel pods, it wasn't any faster and had a few balance issues, actually. Surprising just how much the props do.

    5.8 years ago
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    1,514 atgxtg

    Nice pusher prop. Handles well. Has possiblities.

    5.8 years ago