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Grumman X-47b

39.6k maverickvii  9.7 years ago
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The Northrop Grumman X-47B is a demonstration unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier-based operations. The project began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program. The X-47B is a tailless jet-powered flying wing capable of semi-autonomous operation.

Admittedly not the best performer due to yaw wiggle but still manageable. Feel free to try and improve yaw without decreasing "stealthiness".

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 34.4ft (10.5m)
  • Length 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Height 4.1ft (1.3m)
  • Empty Weight 7,760lbs (3,520kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,926lbs (4,502kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.716
  • Wing Loading 49.5lbs/ft2 (241.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 200.6ft2 (18.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1664

Parts

  • Number of Parts 50
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 244
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    32.7k Wakescar
    Siiiiick!
    9.7 years ago
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    18.6k Teus
    Awesome!
    9.7 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    In the ideal world, the undercarriage would be totally flat, but this is the SP sim world. Good job, these types of wing planforms are very challenging.
    9.7 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Great results! Not really stealthy but very original!
    9.7 years ago
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    25.2k JacobHardy64
    dude everything you make is so awesome
    9.7 years ago
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    25.2k JacobHardy64
    decently stable, actually!
    9.7 years ago
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    7,004 Makcoink
    Thank you !! Your planes are always awesome
    9.7 years ago
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    39.6k maverickvii
    @Makcoink, here you go. Thanks for the request.
    9.7 years ago