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How small is too small?

Started by Blizz003, Aug 11 2012 05:39 AM

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Poll: Will it fly? (9 member(s) have cast votes)

Will it fly? (The airplane in the link...)

  1. Yes (3 votes [33.33%])

    Percentage of vote: 33.33%

  2. Barely (2 votes [22.22%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.22%

  3. No (2 votes [22.22%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.22%

  4. Lawsuit (2 votes [22.22%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.22%

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#1 Blizz003

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Posted 11 August 2012 - 05:39 AM

https://www.dropbox....chty/6EF3o9DzZ1

650mm length x 400mm wingspan
thrust:weight ratio is about 1.5:1
too small?

Edited by Blizz003, 11 August 2012 - 05:41 AM.

#2 Strum Wealh

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Posted 11 August 2012 - 08:33 AM

If the thrust-to-weight ratio is greater than one (thus granting it the ability to climb vertically), the aerodynamics become only slightly less relevant.

As it seems modeled on the F-15 (a design known to be aerodynamically sound) and assuming it is properly balanced across each of its axes (that is, it's not absurdly front- or back- or left/right-heavy) and structurally-sound (that is, the wings or stabilizers or other bits don't fall off), why wouldn't it be fine?

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Posted 11 August 2012 - 08:46 AM

From the looks of it it will fly I've seen RC planes in the shape of the USS Enterprise ( star trek ) fly really well
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