SOLID BUILD WW2 CHALLENGE ENTRY
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QUICK HISTORY
The Heinkel He 178 was the world's first aircraft to fly under turbojet power, and the first practical jet aircraft. It was a private venture by the German Heinkel company in accordance with director Ernst Heinkel's emphasis on developing technology for high-speed flight. It first flew on 27 August 1939, piloted by Erich Warsitz. This flight had been preceded by a short hop three days earlier.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 31.1ft (9.5m)
- Length 32.5ft (9.9m)
- Height 10.0ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 4,030lbs (1,828kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,218lbs (2,820kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.542
- Wing Loading 30.6lbs/ft2 (149.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 203.2ft2 (18.9m2)
- Drag Points 1845
Parts
- Number of Parts 33
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 118
First jet
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