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SpaceShipOne

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The SpaceShipOne is a suborbital air-launched spaceplane that completed the first manned private spaceflight in 2004 developed and flown by Mojave Aerospace Ventures, which was a joint venture between Paul Allen and Scaled Composites, Burt Rutan's aviation company. Best to oull back gently during takeoff or simply change locations to a midair position. Flies quick and steady though not terribly maneuverable.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 21.1ft (6.4m)
  • Length 21.3ft (6.5m)
  • Height 7.3ft (2.2m)
  • Empty Weight 5,963lbs (2,705kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,666lbs (3,477kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.465
  • Wing Loading 36.1lbs/ft2 (176.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 212.6ft2 (19.8m2)
  • Drag Points 1639

Parts

  • Number of Parts 56
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 273