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NASA Martin X24B

50.4k Stingray  9.5 years ago
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Technology Demonstrator built for NASA by Martin Corp in 1973. Could be air-released, as designed for LAUNCH. Or you may use the runway. This X24B model is simple, fast, and fun to fly!

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Length 39.2ft (12.0m)
  • Height 8.1ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 4,993lbs (2,265kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,476lbs (2,030kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.011
  • Wing Loading 14.3lbs/ft2 (69.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 313.5ft2 (29.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3009

Parts

  • Number of Parts 78
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 269
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks! @Dynimerous
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    I'm trying some new methods in SP builds (they aren't obvious) so chat with me on what they are, if curious @hypnotoad. And thx.
    9.5 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    Excellent as always my man
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks for the compliment @austinowen
    9.5 years ago
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    12.7k Austinowen
    The dive isn't as noticeable on yours!
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    This requires full throttle to stay level, it's nose-heavy due to the unique Walrus nosecone, and holding pitch up at takeoff is needed - when you exceed 900 mph it's easy to fly. @Beastmode26
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks, all @carter2 @Swanman
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks I'm glad you liked it @jacobhardy64
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks I enjoyed making this rarity! @planesnthings
    9.5 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Note: just discovered this model will zoom past 200,000 feet and level out around 100,000 feet - the SP "world" sort of disappears somewhere in this zone.
    9.5 years ago