XB-59
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The XB-59, Boeing model number 701, was a 1950s proposal for a United States supersonic bomber aircraft.
Developed under weapons system designation MX-1965, the XB-59 was to have a crew of three, and would be powered by four GE J73-X24A turbojet engines, mounted in the roots of the wings. The landing gear would be similar to the bicycle arrangement found on the B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress, with wingtip-mounted outriggers.
The Boeing contract for the XB-59 was canceled in late 1952 after the Convair company's submission, designated B-58 Hustler, was selected for development.
The Boeing effort was a design study only, and no construction was involved.
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 68.3ft (20.8m)
- Length 105.4ft (32.1m)
- Height 22.3ft (6.8m)
- Empty Weight 54,857lbs (24,883kg)
- Loaded Weight 72,867lbs (33,052kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.546
- Wing Loading 149.4lbs/ft2 (729.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 487.7ft2 (45.3m2)
- Drag Points 19650
Parts
- Number of Parts 257
- Control Surfaces 17
- Performance Cost 1,031
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