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Bell X-1

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The first airplane to break the sound barrier. Flown by Chuck Yeager in 1947, dropped from a B-29.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 40.9ft (12.5m)
  • Length 36.3ft (11.1m)
  • Height 14.1ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 13,299lbs (6,032kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,725lbs (8,039kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.662
  • Wing Loading 74.9lbs/ft2 (365.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 236.8ft2 (22.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3900

Parts

  • Number of Parts 59
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 345