Stock Heavy Electric Transport 6-8 Mark I

[The Optimist]

By now, our propeller division engineers were getting pretty confident in their propeller plane making endeavours. However, one day, an outdated C-42 was given to them in exchange for a different prototype plane (Which will be revealed eventually). Strapping two stripped-down engine blocks to its wings in place of the rusted jet turbines and adding in a remote control core, it was revived. Capable of carrying up to 1/5 of its own weight for up to ∞ seconds at a maximal speed of 62 m/s, making it completely free to fly. Also, since its predecessor could also be modified to drop bombs, it can too!

Contra-rotating props make for almost no torque, and it is capable of STOL. However, keep in mind it is still a cargo plane, and all stunts attempted have a large chance of failure. A large amount of supplies/crew can be fitted into the cargo bay, through the fancy ramps. Which, by the way, should NOT be open during flight.

Specifications: 

Weight: 35.4 Metric Tons

Length, width, height: 41.4 x 12.61 x 34.09

Takeoff speed: 35 m/s

Maximum cruising velocity: 63 m/s at low altitude

Ceiling altitude: 7000 meters

 

https://kerbalx.com/WorkaroundIndustries/Workaround-Industries-SAS-plane-6-8-Super-Transporter

Edited August 26, 2016 by The Optimist

[Majorjim!]

Looks ace! How much cargo can it haul?

[Zwolff]

Really cool. I have done quite a few attempts to build a working electric plane, but never gotten anything of the ground. Really want to get an electric plane as a first stage for Eve return missions.

[The Optimist]

On 8/28/2016 at 11:10 AM, Majorjim! said:

Looks ace! How much cargo can it haul?

Around 8 tons, but that's only if you balance it out properly.

[Majorjim!]

36 minutes ago, The Optimist said:

Around 8 tons, but that's only if you balance it out properly.

That's understandable! All cargo craft must be balanced correctly.