This is my first VTOL aircraft, based off of the tilt-rotor design of the V-22 Osprey. In addition to the turboprop engines, a single VTOL jet engine powers RCN units for control in hover mode. Taking off is fairly easy but landing, well, not so much. Any feedback is welcome and if anyone has any tips for improvement (especially in the landing department) please feel free to share.
Specifications
Spotlights
- GrizzlitnCFSP 7.8 years ago
- Gmanndo1000 7.8 years ago
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 65.9ft (20.1m)
- Length 44.1ft (13.4m)
- Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
- Empty Weight 11,519lbs (5,225kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,543lbs (8,864kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.689
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.255
- Wing Loading 36.8lbs/ft2 (179.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 531.5ft2 (49.4m2)
- Drag Points 5510
Parts
- Number of Parts 105
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 583
@AJTrask I believe pilots in real ospreys can land vertical I don't know how
@TomShift I've only ever managed to land this with a forward prop tilt as well
Landing a v-22 osprey usually happens at a 45 degree tilt