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GE-1 Albatross

3,538 coolhand83  4.0 years ago
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Experimental twin engine & twin rotor heavy lift STOL cargo autogyro. Very stable except for tip stalls at very low speeds. Can land comfortably at about 100mph, and can be launched from the USS Beast Catapult. For takeoff use VTOL control and set to about 30-40%, then use more positive for lift and then return to about 20% for cruising. Great for deadstick autorotate landings as well, I like to think of them as stealth landings ;)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 80.5ft (24.5m)
  • Length 43.2ft (13.2m)
  • Height 18.7ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 10,333lbs (4,687kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,068lbs (5,927kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.159
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.344
  • Wing Loading 32.8lbs/ft2 (160.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 398.6ft2 (37.0m2)
  • Drag Points 7652

Parts

  • Number of Parts 57
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 583