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X-43A NASA/USAF

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The X-43 was an unmanned experimental hypersonic aircraft with multiple planned scale variations meant to test various aspects of hypersonic flight. It was part of the X-plane series and specifically of NASA's Hyper-X program. It set several airspeed records for jet-propelled aircraft. The X-43 is the fastest aircraft on record at approximately Mach 9.6

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Length 25.4ft (7.7m)
  • Height 5.7ft (1.8m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 2,526lbs (1,146kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.446
  • Wing Loading 15.2lbs/ft2 (74.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 166.7ft2 (15.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1940

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 156