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GlideLite Model 4D

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Lore, I guess

The GlideLite Model 4 series is one of the most successful planes ever made, with over 22,000 being built with the number still rising, as it is still in production.


Variant table of contents:

Model 4A (V-tail variant, main one)

Model 4B (T-tail variant)

Model 4C (Low tail version, horizontal/vertical stabilizers aimed backward)

Model 4D (Supermaneuverable variant)

Model 4EX (Mainly for air shows, push/pull variant)

Model 4RG (Retractable gear variant)


Spotlights

  • This craft is curated

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Length 23.9ft (7.3m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 2,737lbs (1,241kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,660lbs (1,660kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.409
  • Wing Loading 18.7lbs/ft2 (91.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 195.4ft2 (18.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1086

Parts

  • Number of Parts 72
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 519