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RANM PGW-50

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The RANM PGW-50 was a small amphibious cargo transport aircraft designed by RANM in 2003. The aircraft has a peculiar shape, being stretched across the x-axis. This was done to ensure the plane had the spatial capacity for a greater load while minimizing the empty weight of the aircraft. The nose of the PGW-50 also had a distinct shape that somewhat resembles the hull of a boat. This marginally increases efficiency on water as compared to a conventional aircraft design, however the shape makes this particular aircraft more inefficient in air. It was discontinued in 2013; 36 were built.

Features:
First attempt at making fuselage wings

Issues: Gaining and losing lift too quickly

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 67.1ft (20.5m)
  • Length 66.8ft (20.4m)
  • Height 17.3ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 14,147lbs (6,416kg)
  • Loaded Weight 25,397lbs (11,519kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.177
  • Wing Loading 44.7lbs/ft2 (218.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 568.1ft2 (52.8m2)
  • Drag Points 13750

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 582