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GlideLite Model 4C

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Lore, I guess

The GlideLite Model 4 series is one of the most successful planes ever made, with over 22,000 being built with the number still rising, as it is still in production.


Variant table of contents:

Model 4A (V-tail variant, main one)

Model 4B (T-tail variant)

Model 4C (Low tail version, horizontal/vertical stabilizers aimed backward)

Model 4D (Supermaneuverable variant)

Model 4EX (Mainly for air shows, push/pull variant)

Model 4RG (Retractable gear variant)


Spotlights

  • This craft is curated

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Length 23.9ft (7.3m)
  • Height 9.4ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 2,713lbs (1,230kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,636lbs (1,649kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.412
  • Wing Loading 18.8lbs/ft2 (91.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 193.7ft2 (18.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1086

Parts

  • Number of Parts 69
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 499