Changes from previous models: improved wing shape, reduced speed, and use of already supplied weapons.
The Horten H.IX, RLM designation Ho 229 (or Gotha Go 229 for extensive re-design work done by Gotha to prepare the aircraft for mass production) was a German prototype fighter/bomber initially designed by Reimar and Walter Horten to be built by Gothaer Waggonfabrik late in World War II. It was the first flying wing to be powered by jet engines.
The design was a response to Hermann Göring's call for light bomber designs capable of meeting the "3×1000" requirement; namely to carry 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lb) of bombs a distance of 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) with a speed of 1,000 kilometres per hour (620 mph). Only jets could provide the speed, but these were extremely fuel-hungry, so considerable effort had to be made to meet the range requirement. Based on a flying wing, the Ho 229 lacked all extraneous control surfaces to lower drag. It was the only design to come even close to the 3×1000 requirements and received Göring's approval. Its ceiling was 15,000 metres (49,000 ft).
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Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor WW II Master Challenge - STATUS: In forthcoming!!
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- Wingspan 52.1ft (15.9m)
- Length 30.6ft (9.3m)
- Height 10.0ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 16,143lbs (7,322kg)
- Loaded Weight 22,403lbs (10,162kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.009
- Wing Loading 2.4lbs/ft2 (11.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 9,472.5ft2 (880.0m2)
- Drag Points 7622
Parts
- Number of Parts 219
- Control Surfaces 18
- Performance Cost 1,187
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I like this, but need improve the rear wing... seem a stair...
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this is really well made, nice job.