An opportunity arose, so I took it. I finished the airplane in a spectacular way.
The O-Barrel: A Funny looking VTOL
This is my "entry" into the Finish the Build CHALLENGE. Kept it simple and easy, I'm not here to win. Who cares to win, I just had fun building this "plane".
The O-Barrel, which gets its name from its circular shape, is an experimental VTOL plane. It has to be moved into a vertical position by a lift, where it then takes off in a rocket-like fashion. The aircraft also has the nickname "Catfish" from its front looks, the canards, wing fences, and vertical stabilizers all looking like whiskers.
Controls
AG1- Lift up the O-Barrel. This takes 35 seconds, and the aircraft detaches from the lift automatically. Then put the lift back down.
AG2- Deploy Parachute. Used in "landing".
Other AG's not in use
Final Words
Landing is really fun with this aircraft. I can't manage without the parachute. The trick is to go vertical and deploy the chute. Using both the engine and parachute, make a controlled landing on the ground.
Yes, the ultralight is still coming. I just decided to quickly build this thing. Have fun!
Specifications
Spotlights
- AircraftoftheRedStar 5 months ago
- MAHADI 4 months ago
- KyrieKotobuki 5 months ago
- ACEPILOT109 5 months ago
- POTETOZ 5 months ago
- Username2 5 months ago
- KnightOfRen 5 months ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Finish the build CHALLENGE
- Successors 1 airplane(s) +7 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 29.5ft (9.0m)
- Length 29.5ft (9.0m)
- Height 12.9ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 41,572lbs (18,856kg)
- Loaded Weight 45,987lbs (20,859kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.439
- Wing Loading 69.5lbs/ft2 (339.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 662.0ft2 (61.5m2)
- Drag Points 13459
Parts
- Number of Parts 242
- Control Surfaces 4
I still cannot believe this funny thing has 70 upvotes! Thanks for the support!
Kinda like a rocket takeoff, but it tilts.
@JKudasai This thing is such an upvote mess lol. Thanks!
80th upvote yus
@Planerider123 you think I did not do that?
Nice! It’s funny how the Air Force went from building VTOL planes like this to planes like the Harrier, even just in a decade, shows how ingenious and innovative American (and Russia. And English and Japanese and German) engineering is... although all that engineering was used to fight other humans :( @BagelPlane
@SimpleSW This is based on a collection of those weird early VTOLs.
There’s actually a real version of this... forgot the name but it was an early American VTOL x plane @BagelPlane
@Planerider123 I guess I finished the plane. If you’re looking for some building advice, I recommend using blueprints, learning the fuselage block techniques, and seeing EternalDarkness’ tapering wing guide.
You have to hit number 1 @Knesb3
This is awesome how did you do that?
It does not work for me
@arentrammel Lol
I can't believe this actually works looking like that lol
@26badgers I’ll take it. Thanks!
And one more is coming
Noice
@UnmannedMaker not quite, just a similar design.
Is this the Snecma C450?
@SpaceNerd4
1. AG1- Lift up plane
2. Put lift down
3. Throttle and take off
I tried waiting, it still doesn't detach.
Germany : Am I a joke?
@SpaceNerd4 It detaches on its own. Make sure to read the whole description.
It doesn't detach
This reminds me of my dog for some reason lmao