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Turbine Toucan

19.3k SkipperBing  8.8 years ago
242 downloads

One of the fastest propeller driven aircraft in existence. The Turbine Toucan is currently the only aerobatic craft with a power to weight ratio greater than 1:1, allowing for incredible stunts (like pointing the nose to the sky and hovering in place)

This build has proven rather challenging as there is a phantom pull to the left at all times. I've checked each part to rule out any duplicate parts or asymmetric flaws, but nothing found yet. Nevertheless, it is still quite fun to fly.

For taking off, apply 30% throttle and ease back on the pitch until stable in the air, then punch it! Landing is a bit sketchy, but possible. Hope you enjoy this one.

Fun fact: The sound effects for Dusty in the Disney film Planes were recorded from this aircraft.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 31.2ft (9.5m)
  • Length 29.0ft (8.8m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 3,517lbs (1,595kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,240lbs (3,284kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.414
  • Wing Loading 22.8lbs/ft2 (111.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 318.2ft2 (29.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3910

Parts

  • Number of Parts 95
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 378
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    Sweet
    8.8 years ago
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    7,267 Mrwhiskers85
    didn't the Turbo Raven also have that great of a p-w ratio?
    8.8 years ago
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    The problem is in 2 fuselage pieces below the outermost struts. Removing both fixes it.
    8.8 years ago
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    2,998 DarkLithium
    @SkipperBing I guess so :)
    8.8 years ago
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    19.3k SkipperBing
    @DarkLithium don't make that mean you can't still post it. My Bell X-1 was the same situation. Wick posted his just before I was about to. I just waited a few days and posted it anyway.
    8.8 years ago
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    2,998 DarkLithium
    Time to delete my versions of this plane, every single time I'm nearly done and someone uploads an amazing versionn:(
    8.8 years ago