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Trek Aerospace Dragonfly

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The Trek Aerospace Dragonfly is a horizontally configured cargo-carrying aircraft from Trek Aerospace that began development in 2004. The Dragonfly has the ability to quickly change its flight options from remote, to unmanned, or manned. With the additional ability to transport a payload, utilizing a minimal takeoff space, the Dragonfly is an up-and-coming frontrunner in the VTOL and PAV market.

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General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot (or remotely piloted)
  • Capacity: 41.2 ft³ (1.67 m³), 450 lb (204 kg) payload
  • Length: 13.1 ft (4.0 m)
  • Width (duct assembly): 9.7 ft (3.0 m)
  • Wing area: ft² ( m²)
  • Empty: 490 lb (222 kg)
  • Loaded: 810 lb (367 kg)
  • Maximum takeoff: 1,070 lb (485 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× rotary engine, 177 hp (132 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 235 mph (378 km/h)
  • Range: over 575 miles (over 925 km)
  • Service ceiling: 12,900 ft (3,900 m)
  • Rate of climb: 5,500 ft/min (1,676 m/min)
  • Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
  • Power/mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

    • References

    Trek Aerospace Dragonfly Wikipedia
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