The R-15 is an experimental aircraft by Arbus that has the cockpit inside of the fuselage, and was flown 43 times before being converted into the nuclear bomber R-16. The R-15 was created to test the capabilities of having the cockpit inside the design, and was extraordinary compared to all aircraft of the time.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 53.1ft (16.2m)
- Length 43.6ft (13.3m)
- Height 20.3ft (6.2m)
- Empty Weight 13,460lbs (6,105kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,801lbs (7,621kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.203
- Wing Loading 28.3lbs/ft2 (138.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 593.0ft2 (55.1m2)
- Drag Points 4582
Parts
- Number of Parts 46
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 353
