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Convair XB-53

6,232 Chingonito  5.5 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Chingonito's Douglas X-3 Stiletto

The Convair XB-53 was a proposed jet-powered medium bomber aircraft, designed by Convair for the United States Army Air Forces. With a radical tailless, forward-swept wing design, the aircraft appeared futuristic; however, the project was canceled before either of the two prototypes were completed

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Douglas X-3 Stiletto
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 54.3ft (16.6m)
  • Length 56.1ft (17.1m)
  • Height 18.2ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight 19,014lbs (8,624kg)
  • Loaded Weight 44,495lbs (20,182kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.515
  • Wing Loading 68.9lbs/ft2 (336.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 645.5ft2 (60.0m2)
  • Drag Points 8292

Parts

  • Number of Parts 68
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 406