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X-43 Prototype

1,710 BigCheese  4.3 years ago

NASA's X-43 Experimental Scram jet reached a top speed of mach 5-7
This is the first version,

I plan to add the booster stage and attach it to a B-52 to complete the look

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 14.6ft (4.4m)
  • Length 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Height 6.5ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 4,438lbs (2,013kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,069lbs (4,113kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.486
  • Wing Loading 101.4lbs/ft2 (494.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 89.5ft2 (8.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1098

Parts

  • Number of Parts 22
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 94