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Bell X-1 "Glamorous Glennis"

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I was about to upload this when Wick posted his (completely coincidental) very similar plane. I figured I may as well post it eventually, so here it is. The first manned aircraft to break the sound barrier. Has a slight nosing down, but otherwise flies great.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 31.8ft (9.7m)
  • Length 31.4ft (9.6m)
  • Height 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 5,754lbs (2,610kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,923lbs (5,408kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.827
  • Wing Loading 55.0lbs/ft2 (268.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 216.6ft2 (20.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1755

Parts

  • Number of Parts 37
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 273