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Yellowjacket gyrocopter

1,042 rkarns  5.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Leehopard's Bush Gyro

The Yellowjacket is a first attempt at a gyrocopter. Invented in the 1930s I think, they are still in use. Push the VTOL up to control overspeed.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Bush Gyro
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 50.2ft (15.3m)
  • Length 50.2ft (15.3m)
  • Height 16.1ft (4.9m)
  • Empty Weight 8,763lbs (3,974kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,912lbs (4,496kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.1
  • Wing Loading 91.0lbs/ft2 (444.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 108.9ft2 (10.1m2)
  • Drag Points 4578

Parts

  • Number of Parts 69
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 431