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Welcome to the AM2 DATABASE
General (Preliminary)Empty Weight 10 lbMax Payload 16 - 22 lbTotal Span 100 inTotal Length 55 inTotal Height 20 inFuselage Width/Height 5 inFuselage Length 25 inBoom Length 30 inWing Area 1750 in^2Horizontal Stab Area 400 in^2Vertical Stab Area 152 in^2
Notes:
Empty weight estimated based on AM1 . Payload based on simplified takeoff performance. Dimensions based on
maximum of 175 inches.
Flight Team
Controller Options Flight Test LocationsController Price Capabilities Name Location
Flight Team
Flight Test LocationsDistance Notes
Performance Team
Payload Weight Takeoff Distance0 565 82
10 11512.5 135
15 15817.5 183
20 211
Payload Weight Landing Distance0 1555 218
10 279.412.5 310
15 34017.5 370
20 399
0 5 10 15 20 250
50
100
150
200
250
Takeoff Distance vs. Payload Weight
Payload Weight (lb)
Take
off D
istan
ce (ft
)
0 5 10 15 20 250
50100150200250300350400450
Landing Distance vs. Payload Weight
Payload Weight (lb)
Land
ing
Dist
ance
(ft)
Performance Team
0 5 10 15 20 250
50
100
150
200
250
Takeoff Distance vs. Payload Weight
Payload Weight (lb)
Take
off D
istan
ce (ft
)
0 5 10 15 20 250
50100150200250300350400450
Landing Distance vs. Payload Weight
Payload Weight (lb)
Land
ing
Dist
ance
(ft)
Stability and Control Team
Empennage Wing Position
Empennage Configuration Selection Configuration SelectionConventional T-Tail H-Tail
Weight 3 1 2 Tip ScrapeConstruction Ease 3 2 1 Construction EaseKnowledge Available 3 1 2 Knowledge AvailableAerodynamics 1 2 3 TO PerformanceTO Performance 1 3 2 StructureStructure 3 1 2 Stability and ControlStability and Control 1 2 3
TotalsTotals 15 12 15
Configuration ChoiceConfiguration Choice H-Tail
SpecificationsAirfoil
Stability and Control Team
Wing Position
Configuration SelectionHigh Low
2 11 22 11 21 22 1
9 9
High
Aerodynamics Team
Wing
Planform Configuration Selection 2D Airfoil DataRectangular Elliptical Tapered S1223
Weight 1 3 2Construction Ease 3 0 2Knowledge Avaliable 3 1 2Aerodynamics 1 3 2Structure 1 3 2Stability and Control 3 1 2
Totals 12 11 12
Configuration Choice Tapered
Aerodynamics Team
Wing
2D Airfoil Data 3D Airfoil DataS1223
3D Airfoil Data
Structures Team
Fuselage Shape Fuselage - Empennage Attachment
Fuselage Configuration Selection Fuselage - Empennage Configuration SelectionRectangular Tear Drop
Aerodynamics 1 2 WeightConstruction Ease 2 1 Construction EaseKnowledge Available 2 1 Knowledge Available
AerodynamicsTotals 5 4 Torsion
Configuration Choice Rectangular Totals
Configuration Choice
Structures Team
Fuselage - Empennage Attachment Wing Spar
Fuselage - Empennage Configuration Selection Wing Spar Configuration SelectionSingle Boom 2-Boom V-Boom D-Box Box I
1 2 3 Construction Ease 1 2 33 2 1 Knowledge Available 1 2 33 2 1 Torsion 3 2 13 2 1 Bending 1 2 31 2 3
11 10 9 Totals 6 8 10
2 - Boom Configuration Choice D-Box + Trailing Edge Spar
Notes:
Wing spar design chosen to ensure torsional stiffness.
Systems Team
Propulsion Thrust Landing GearBattery Static Thrust 8 lb
Linear Thrust Eq T = Tstatic - Constant*Tstatic*Velocity Landing Gear Configuration SelectionPrice $28.60 Constant 0.005102 Tricycle Taildragger
Weight 1 2Voltage 14.7 V Thrust (lb) Velocity (ft/s) Construction Ease 2 1Capacity 4000 mAh 8.00 0 Knowledge Available 2 1Discharge Rating 25 C 7.59 10 Aerodynamics 1 2Weight 465 g 7.18 20 TO Performance 1 2Length 5.7 inch 6.78 30 Structure 2 1Width 1.18 inch 6.37 40 Stability and Control 2 1Height 2 inch 5.96 50Link 5.55 60 Totals 11 10
5.14 70Notes
Brand Name, High Customer Rating4.73 80 Configuration Choice Tricycle4.33 903.92 100
LimiterEngine
Weight 20.5 gPrice $109.99 PDF
OrderType Brushless OutrunnerProp Range 14x7, 15x8 4S BatteryVoltage 14.8-22.2 VRPM/Volt 590Resistance 0.016 OhmIdle Current 2.3A @ 18.5VContinuous Current 65 (75 Max) AWeight 346 gShaft Diameter 6 mmShaft Length 3.1 in
Notes
ZIPPY Flightmax 4000mAh 4S1P 40C
Based on Nicolai
Battery link
E-flite Power 52 Brushless Outrunner Motor
InstructionOrder Here
http://www.e-fliterc.com/ProdInfo/Files/EFLM4052A-Manual.pdf
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1000.001.002.003.004.005.006.007.008.009.00
Reduced Order Thrust vs. Velocity
Velocity (ft/s)
Thru
st (l
bf)
Key Aircraft RestrictionsParameter Restriction
Length + Width + Height 175 inches (14.5 ft) TotalGross Weight 65 PoundsMaterial NO Fiber Reinforced Plastic or LeadAccessories Gear boxes, belt drives, and propeller shaft extensions allowedElectric Motor AnyBattery Commercial 14.8V (4 Cell) 4000mAh or greater Lithium PolymerControl System Any ESC with inline 1000W power limiterPayload Bay 4"x4"x10" Enclosed (+1/8", -0")Payload Homogeneous Mass
Key Mission RequirementsRequirement Circuit Visual
Takeoff in 200ft (61m)
360° CircuitComplete full 360° circuitLand in 400ft (122m)
Only propeller to break on landing
Wind
Key Aircraft RestrictionsParameter Restriction
Length + Width + Height 175 inches (14.5 ft) TotalGross Weight 65 PoundsMaterial NO Fiber Reinforced Plastic or LeadAccessories Gear boxes, belt drives, and propeller shaft extensions allowedElectric Motor Any
Commercial 14.8V (4 Cell) 4000mAh or greater Lithium Polymer Battery Commercial 14.8V (4 Cell) 4000mAh or greater Lithium PolymerControl System Any ESC with inline 1000W power limiterPayload Bay 4"x4"x10" Enclosed (+1/8", -0")Payload Homogeneous Mass
Key Mission RequirementsRequirement Circuit Visual
Takeoff in 200ft (61m)
360° CircuitComplete full 360° circuitLand in 400ft (122m)
Only propeller to break on landing
Wind
Commercial 14.8V (4 Cell) 4000mAh or greater Lithium Polymer
