The Convair XB-53 was a proposed jet-powered medium bomber aircraft, designed by Convair for the United States Army Air Forces. With a radical tailless, forward-swept wing design, the aircraft appeared futuristic; however, the project was canceled before either of the two prototypes were completed.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 77.0ft (23.5m)
- Length 60.2ft (18.4m)
- Height 18.5ft (5.6m)
- Empty Weight 24,139lbs (10,949kg)
- Loaded Weight 36,121lbs (16,384kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.866
- Wing Loading 54.2lbs/ft2 (264.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 666.0ft2 (61.9m2)
- Drag Points 13751
Parts
- Number of Parts 81
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 498
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