Experimental craft Alpha-II
Dimensions : Length : 22' Width : 106" ( this = the maximum legal trailer width in the state of Texas [+ 2" so we can argue with the cop]) Basic layout - cabin section client specific Height off cushion : 4' Lower Hull material : Experimental craft : core - extruded polystyrene foam with longitudinal stringer in center core Production craft : core - Nida core honeycomb http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-coredetail.jpg Coating : Experimental craft : fiberglass cloth, Kevlar, in epoxy resin Production craft : fiberglass cloth, Kevlar, in polyester resin http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-corelam02.jpg Final barrier coat on underwater body - Epoxy graphite Landing pads : 4 on main longitudinal stringer protected by several layer of Kevlar http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-corelam03.jpg Skirt attachment on lower hull recessed to avoid skirt damage at emergency shut down http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-corelam04.jpg Thrust duct developed for department of defense and failed for their aspect Just perfect for the application in the Alpha-II Thrust duct length : 7' from fan hatch Thrust duct diameter : 32 " at intake Thrust duct exit : 22" high x 104" wide Fan : 2 in each duct one 5" 9 blade for high volume but lower airspeed one 4" 9 blade for higher air velocity from the already high Volume Please do not ask us about any performance data - since even Multiwing cannot provide any info on this two stage combination. http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/Tslb01.jpg the Alpha-II has a self draining cockpit - which avoids unnecessary weight gain in river cruising or in applications where the craft is below hump speed. the actual cockpit floor is 7" above the lower hull and drains into the thrust units form there either at thrust speed out the thrust exit - or if at rest through throug-hull to the environment - just do not loose your contact lenses - they will drain as well. All major control components, electrical components are located below the floor. This provides a clean and empty cockpit area while a maintenance simple way to rewire or add components. http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-lh01.jpg Lift unit : Centrifugal fan 22" diameter dual wheel in 100% housing. Power unit : oil drive - in load sensing system - power supply from main engine http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-CFF.jpg Main engine : Power plant for the Alpha-II is the Mazda B-13 rotary engine The unit is located between the two thrust duct's - this allows to replace the engine through the top engine hatch within a hour - engine details at : http://4wings.com.phtemp.com/crafts/a2con/ppb13.html Control surfaces :
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