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NASA M2-F2

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Experimental lifting body aircraft from NASA. This was the first incarnation of what would eventually become the Dreamchaser. Its a handful to fly and land but can be done albeit at very high speed.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 19.8ft (6.0m)
  • Length 27.1ft (8.3m)
  • Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 9,349lbs (4,241kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,886lbs (5,845kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.615
  • Wing Loading 81.5lbs/ft2 (398.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 158.0ft2 (14.7m2)
  • Drag Points 5197

Parts

  • Number of Parts 103
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 492