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Observation Blimp

192 glogan81  6.8 years ago
Auto Credit Based on niggelas100's Blimp

A generic lighter-than-air craft used for ground observation and sight seeing. Use Trim to adjust buoyancy and VTOL to adjust the ducted fan rotation angle. The best speed for turning is at or below 90 mph. You can use a combination of Trim, VTOL rotation, and Throttle to maintain level flight/hover.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Blimp
  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +42 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Length 45.6ft (13.9m)
  • Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 9,037lbs (4,099kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,037lbs (4,099kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.267
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.553
  • Wing Loading 45.8lbs/ft2 (223.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 197.1ft2 (18.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3768

Parts

  • Number of Parts 107
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 472