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Coanda Effect Plane

2,557 owenliu  2.8 years ago

This plane uses the Coanda effect to boost lift of the main wings. Simpleplanes does not simulate the airflow behind propellers, so I used several jet engines and XML scripts to simulate the effect.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Length 38.4ft (11.7m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 4,716lbs (2,139kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,938lbs (2,693kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.135
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.336
  • Wing Loading 17.9lbs/ft2 (87.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 330.8ft2 (30.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2883

Parts

  • Number of Parts 51
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 270