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Bell X-5

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The Bell X-5 was the first aircraft capable of changing the sweep of its wings in flight. It was inspired by the untested wartime P.1101 design of the German Messerschmitt company. In contrast with the German design which could only have its wing sweepback angle adjusted on the ground, the Bell engineers devised a system of electric motors to adjust the sweep in flight.
PERSONAL NOTE: the plane does not have 4 intakes, but i put 4 of them on this plane to hide the ugliness of the rotators. this does not turn very fast unfortunetly but it has a sweepable wing design to help move COL forward and increase turn speed. althought turning the wing doesnt help alot, but in the long run it there definetly is a difference. -BlueWhiskyYT

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 21.9ft (6.7m)
  • Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
  • Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 4,354lbs (1,975kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,722lbs (3,049kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.671
  • Wing Loading 62.7lbs/ft2 (305.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 107.3ft2 (10.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1963

Parts

  • Number of Parts 30
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 193