The Experiment Multipurpose 62 Gyrocenter Mid-Engine Mount Experimental Aircraft… a civilian company-made aircraft designed to see if airplanes could have their engine literally in the middle of the plane. The answer: apparently so.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.1ft (10.4m)
- Length 31.0ft (9.4m)
- Height 12.7ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 9,174lbs (4,161kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.776
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 2.18
- Wing Loading 43.8lbs/ft2 (213.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 209.6ft2 (19.5m2)
- Drag Points 1875
Parts
- Number of Parts 38
- Control Surfaces 13
- Performance Cost 359
Random Fun Fact: The XM-62 had its name put on its wings in big letters so that Red aircraft wouldn’t accidentally shoot down the civilian version.