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Lest F-1

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The Lest F-1 is a light monoplane, monomotor designed in 1917.


History

The F-1 is the first Transboskia aircraft which in 1917 made its first successful flight demonstrating the Transboskia engineering capacity.

In addition this plane was a revolution in its time since it had several characteristics that make it unique in its class as:

  • A radial engine called Lest Re1
  • Advanced instrumentation cabin
  • Rigid fabric fuselage and light materials frame


Technical data

  • Max Speed: 221km/h
  • Minimum takeoff speed: 85km/h
  • Flight ceilling: 2.67km
  • Recommended Back ceilling: 897m

Activation groups

  • AG1: Egine

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 35.7ft (10.9m)
  • Length 32.0ft (9.7m)
  • Height 9.2ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 3,059lbs (1,387kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,357lbs (1,522kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.149
  • Wing Loading 13.5lbs/ft2 (65.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 249.6ft2 (23.2m2)
  • Drag Points 4471

Parts

  • Number of Parts 135
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 507