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CLASSIC-ORNITHOPTER

465 GHOSTAVIATION  11 days ago

An ornithopter (from Greek ornis, ornith- 'bird' and pteron 'wing') is an aircraft that flies by flapping its wings. Designers sought to imitate the flapping-wing flight of birds, bats, and insects. Though machines may differ in form, they are usually built on the same scale as flying animals. Larger, crewed ornithopters have also been built and some have been successful. Crewed ornithopters are generally either powered by engines or by the pilot.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 21.8ft (6.7m)
  • Length 25.3ft (7.7m)
  • Height 4.1ft (1.3m)
  • Empty Weight 626lbs (284kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,956lbs (887kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.292
  • Wing Loading 24.2lbs/ft2 (118.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 80.7ft2 (7.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1626

Parts

  • Number of Parts 70
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 354