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Boeing RC-1

1,258 Badpiggieslover  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.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • 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