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XM-28 Pterodactyl

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The XM-28 Pterodactyl was a supersonic bomber designed to bomb the Soviet Union during the Cold-War in case of all out nuclear war. The XM-28 was assigned to the role of M.A.D (Mutually Assured Destruction) were if the Soviets were to launch nukes or nuclear bombers Britain would send their bombers as a counter attack.Built in the 1970s it was used until the end of the Cold-War as a Nuclear capable bomber, it was later taken out of service as there was no nuclear threat to britain and the bomber was over 20 years old.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 40.5ft (12.3m)
  • Length 70.0ft (21.3m)
  • Height 15.7ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 34,273lbs (15,546kg)
  • Loaded Weight 51,336lbs (23,286kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.626
  • Wing Loading 67.2lbs/ft2 (328.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 763.6ft2 (70.9m2)
  • Drag Points 7722

Parts

  • Number of Parts 146
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,188
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    15.8k XWorks

    @XMIndustries oh ok

    2.4 years ago
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    2,728 XMIndustries

    @XWorks its supposed to be a 2 seat plane so I copied the buttons over so if the pilot were to go unconscious the co-pilot could control the plane but I do agree there is a lot of buttons.

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    15.8k XWorks

    To many buttons but it looks good!

    2.4 years ago