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Luigi Colani Propella

6,356 Aeromotive  6.7 years ago

This is experimental aircraft concept designed by Luigi Colani, it utilizes sophisticated propellers, with the tips pointing into the air, this would give a slight increase in efficiency at high speeds.

  • Extra Controls:

AG8 = Lock front wheel

  • Performance:

Top speed at 1520 m (5000 ft): 825 km/h (513 mph)
Climb rate: Space shuttle
Stall speed: 150-160 mph
Powerplant: 2x 900 hp turbo-supercharged V6 engines
Propeller: 2x Colani 14-bladed contrarotating sophisticated supersonic propellers

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 19.5ft (5.9m)
  • Length 32.9ft (10.0m)
  • Height 10.0ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 5,046lbs (2,289kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,220lbs (2,821kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.289
  • Wing Loading 22.2lbs/ft2 (108.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 280.7ft2 (26.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1567

Parts

  • Number of Parts 123
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 599