GOODYEAR K-SHIP
REFERENCE
INFORMATION
For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.
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Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel |
1,985 lbs |
|
Modeled empty weight |
425 lbs |
|
Modeled
Fuel capacity (2 tanks) |
250
gals |
NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and
Load.
|
Actual aircraft weight with full fuel |
28,210 lbs |
|
Actual aircraft helium lift |
26,970 lbs |
|
Actual aircraft flight heaviness |
1,240 lbs |
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Actual aircraft design heaviness |
1,960 lbs |
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Actual aircraft empty weight |
18,000 lbs |
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Actual aircraft envelope weight |
10,250 lbs |
|
Actual aircraft car weight |
9,635 lbs |
|
Actual aircraft useful load |
8,325 lbs |
|
Actual
Fuel capacity (10 tanks) |
1180 gals |
|
Cruise
speed at 1750 rpm |
55 MPH |
|
Maximum Operating Speed (sea level) |
74 MPH |
|
Maximum Operating Speed (7000 feet) |
73 MPH |
|
Pressure Altitude |
5,000 - 10,000 ft |
|
Approach Speed |
15 MPH |
|
Minimum
modeled speed |
8 MPH |
|
Actual
aircraft range at 55 mph |
2200
miles |
|
Actual
aircraft endurance |
48
hours |
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Actual Power plant, 2 P&W “Wasp” R-1340-AN-2 motors, 425 hp, downrated from 550 hp |
850 hp
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|
Envelope volume |
425,000
cubic feet |
|
Helium
lift |
62.0
lbs per 1000 cubic feet |
|
Overall
length |
251 ft |
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Car length |
42.6 ft |
|
Envelope
diameter |
59 ft |
|
Tail fin
span |
62 ft |
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Overall
height when moored |
78 ft |
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Height of
mooring spindle |
46 ft |
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Crew |
10: Command Pilot Rudderman Elevator man Navigator Radioman Radarman Mechanic Assistant Mechanic Rigger Assistant Rigger |
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Armament |
1 .50 caliber machine gun 240
rounds ammo |
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Bomb load |
4 M-17 bombs |