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Tern communications drone

414 IonMechanics  4.8 years ago
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First used in 2039, the Large Communications Drone was designed to offer a long-distance communication system that lacked the exorbitant price of comm satellites. It was nicknamed “Tern” for it’s ability to fly for long periods without landing, enabled by it’s light internal structure and a few helium tanks in the fualauge. A fully fueled Tern can remain at 70,000 feet for up to 3 months without landing.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 173.9ft (53.0m)
  • Length 102.5ft (31.3m)
  • Height 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 50,787lbs (23,037kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.654
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.009
  • Wing Loading 42.2lbs/ft2 (205.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,204.9ft2 (111.9m2)
  • Drag Points 29747

Parts

  • Number of Parts 64
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 442