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The nose baggage compartment of a Fokker F.XII in 1933, avoiding the problem of heavy weights towards the rear Ballast Ballast is removable or permanently installed weight in an aircraft used to bring the center of gravity into the allowable range. Center-of-Gravity Limits
Data from Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1992–93, [3] Schleicher ASH 26 E / ASH 26 brochure [4]. General characteristics. Crew: 1 Capacity: 110 kg (240 lb) water ballast Length: 7.55 m (24 ft 9 in)
The 1-26A is a "standard" that was completed by the builder from a kit and licensed as a certified aircraft, instead of an amateur-built. There were 114 completed. [9] Like the "standard", the "A" also has a gross weight of 575 lbs. [6] 1-26B The "B" model was introduced in 1956 as a factory built aircraft. [6]
In aviation, manufacturer's empty weight (MEW) (also known as manufacturer's weight empty (MWE)) is the weight of the aircraft "as built" and includes the weight of the structure, power plant, furnishings, installations, systems, and other equipment that are considered an integral part of an aircraft before additional operator items are added for operation.
Ballast weight is also added to a race car to alter its performance. In most racing series, cars have a minimum allowable weight. Often, the actual weight of the car is lower, so ballast is used to bring it up to the minimum. The advantage is that the ballast can be positioned to affect the car's handling by changing its load distribution.
There are three ballast tanks in each wing (total capacity 178 litres) and an optional 7.8 litre tank in the fin. The outer two tanks are filled from the wing-tip. 15m tips are available. It has been designed to carry more ballast than the Ventus 2 and so its gross weight is 75 kg greater than its predecessor.
The aircraft is made from wood and klegcell foam. Its 7.10 m (23.3 ft) span wing employs a 15.80% thickness airfoil , has an area of 5.66 m 2 (60.9 sq ft) and mounts flaps , as well as winglets .
The weight added to the aircraft above its OEW for a given flight is variable and includes fuel for the flight and the cargo. Cargo depends upon the type of aircraft; i.e., passengers plus baggage for a transport or commuter airplane, materiel for a cargo airplane, stores for fighters/bombers and service loads such as meals and beverages.