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 3.7 years ago
- MAHADI 3.7 years ago
- Renameduser4 3.7 years ago
- ACEPILOT109 3.7 years ago
- POTETOZ 3.7 years ago
- Username2 3.7 years ago
- ShiroNeko 1.9 years ago
- Ren 3.7 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Finish the build CHALLENGE
- Successors 2 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
- Performance Cost 805
I still cannot believe this funny thing has 70 upvotes! Thanks for the support!
it very much looks like a Oleocoptere, just correct me if im f*cking wrong...
@CR929thenewSPplayer @Diloph Thanks guys!
Actually sick, nice upvotes
100th upvote @BagelPlane
@BagelPlane oh ok
@Dragorans Been busy, and the planes seem to take so long to build.
@BagelPlane lol
Also, why don't you post more?
@Dragorans I'm still surprised it made it there!
I remember going to the site and seeing this on the homepage
Yes the CoalECopter
@sharkysSPacc The SENCMA Coleoptere
What was the french plane that looked a lot like this?
wide boy
People enjoyed it
@BagelPlane may b because its fun to fly and its mobile friendly too
@JustNormalPerson I know right? This weird build is now my second most upvoted craft!
@BagelPlane 93 acctually
Kinda like mixing the American and French tailsitters. cool
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.