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Northrop Grumman X-47B

13.9k MentallyDistorted  3.1 years ago

The Northrop Grumman X-47B is a demonstration unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for aircraft carrier-based operations. Developed by the American defense technology company Northrop Grumman, the X-47 project began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program, and subsequently became part of the United States Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program. The X-47B is a tailless jet-powered blended-wing-body aircraft capable of semi-autonomous operation and aerial refueling.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 77.1ft (23.5m)
  • Length 49.3ft (15.0m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 33,974lbs (15,410kg)
  • Loaded Weight 51,733lbs (23,465kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.651
  • Wing Loading 60.9lbs/ft2 (297.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 849.7ft2 (78.9m2)
  • Drag Points 15514

Parts

  • Number of Parts 85
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 558
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    i forgot to attach tailhook, but hey, before ya take off, disable AG8 to disable the gyroscope, after few height you pass, you can enable AG8 or the gyroscope and focus to other task in your life, the plane will fly wihout any problem, help it with trim to maintain the height

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    3,844 Ryunekoo

    @MentallyDistorted who needs tailhook anyway when u can retract gear when touching da smooth & tender surface ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    3.1 years ago
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    @INDOMIEKARI go on, this X-47B are free to use.

    3.1 years ago
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    I will make it better

    3.1 years ago
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    @MarxismLeninismMaoism yaw goes boing boing

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    hmmm, it flies good but lacks some mobility

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    @LaylaSP1 thx :)

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    4,666 Melvycon

    Good plane.

    3.1 years ago
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    @MAXRPM09764 a, im trying to add more the maneuverability, but the yaw will go crazy flat spin so, thank you for understanding me :), sorry the plane quite trash

    3.1 years ago
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    @MAXRPM09764 @Sergio666 thank you !!! :D

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    5,592 ValkyrieXB71

    Excellent plane but lacks maneuverability Can you update it

    3.1 years ago