The original X-3 was made by Douglas in the 1950's and was designed to do speed testing for the Air Force. Top speed at sea level wth level flight - approx. 950mph. Top speed at 40,000ft level flight - 1650mph. Top speed in a dive - unknown
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 12.9ft (3.9m)
- Length 70.6ft (21.5m)
- Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
- Empty Weight 9,175lbs (4,161kg)
- Loaded Weight 14,950lbs (6,781kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.509
- Wing Loading 98.3lbs/ft2 (480.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 152.0ft2 (14.1m2)
- Drag Points 3012
Parts
- Number of Parts 30
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 279
