| OAE D194-1 Gnat | |
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 OAE D194-1 Gnat | |
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Role |
Drone interceptor |
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Manufacturer |
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First flight |
January 2012 |
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The OAE D194-1 Gnat is a small, fast drone interceptor paper airplane originally designed to replace the OAE D180-1 Super Orion. The Gnat was the second semi-tailless drone designed by OrigamiAirEnterprises, second to the OAE D186-1 Manx. The Gnat was eventually replaced by the OAE D254-1 SkyGnat.
Construction[]
Construction details of the Gnat can be found here.
Performance[]
The D194-1 is a very fast airplane and has fairly long range capabilities. With proper construction and launch flights of over 20 feet are easily achievable. Additional applicable surfaces include slats, elevons/flaperons, a trimmable rudder, and air brakes.