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Wright Flyer III

14.0k DandruffCat  7.7 years ago

NOTE: I tried to keep this as scale as possible, which means no functional takeoff or landing. Spawn in-air to fly.

This is the Wright Flyer III. It was the third powered aircraft built by the Wright Brothers. It was built over winter of 1904-1905. First flown in June 23, 1905. Like the other Flyers, it’s frame and airframe was made of spruce wood.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 55.1ft (16.8m)
  • Length 37.4ft (11.4m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 10,481lbs (4,754kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,899lbs (5,397kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.235
  • Wing Loading 9.8lbs/ft2 (48.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,211.6ft2 (112.6m2)
  • Drag Points 8905

Parts

  • Number of Parts 153
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 703