Original author: Spark1645
Bell X-16
The Bell X-16 was a high altitude aerial reconnaissance jet aircraft designed in the United States in the 1950s. The designation of X-16 was a cover to try to hide the true nature of the aircraft mission from the Soviet Union during the Cold War
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 117.6ft (35.9m)
- Length 60.8ft (18.5m)
- Height 18.2ft (5.5m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 29,116lbs (13,207kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.389
- Wing Loading 24.0lbs/ft2 (117.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,211.9ft2 (112.6m2)
- Drag Points 15953
Parts
- Number of Parts 174
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 730
Kinda looks like the U-2’s daddy.