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The VAC-715 was the first aircraft to have tandem-arranged airbrakes. They were released from pods on the wingtips, also where the landing gear was placed. With a contra-rotating propeller system, it had better preformance than most planes of its time having high agility and speed. However, the VAC-715 fell out of use in 1976 and was not developed by then.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 31.2ft (9.5m)
- Length 26.2ft (8.0m)
- Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 4,521lbs (2,050kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,763lbs (3,068kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.147
- Wing Loading 27.8lbs/ft2 (135.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 243.5ft2 (22.6m2)
- Drag Points 2000
Parts
- Number of Parts 26
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 237
