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NASA - Northern Star

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Northern Star was (fictional) lifting body (the body of the airplane produces the lift instead of the normal wings) aircraft developed by NASA. This prototype did not have any real purpose except to waste tax payers money (and to test the lifting body thing). Because of the shape of the fuselage the Northern Star could also float.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 18.9ft (5.7m)
  • Length 42.1ft (12.8m)
  • Height 8.7ft (2.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 3,838lbs (1,741kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 37.759
  • Wing Loading 1.6lbs/ft2 (7.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,429.7ft2 (225.7m2)
  • Drag Points 8166

Parts

  • Number of Parts 688
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 1,792