Boeing RC-1
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1.7 years ago
A cancelled project for an enormous short haul cargo aircraft larger than the Antonov An-225 nicknamed "Brute Lifter" or "Flying Pipeline" that was to be powered by 12 Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7 turbofans, had an enlarged upper fuselage for an enormous amount of cleaner burning natural fuel, had giant wing pods for carrying cargo, and was cancelled in favor of the trans-Alaska pipeline.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 117.8ft (35.9m)
- Length 91.9ft (28.0m)
- Height 23.9ft (7.3m)
- Empty Weight 28,771lbs (13,050kg)
- Loaded Weight 68,675lbs (31,150kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.589
- Wing Loading 27.4lbs/ft2 (133.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,503.8ft2 (232.6m2)
- Drag Points 20827
Parts
- Number of Parts 289
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 1,019