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XF 24B SkySlayer

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The XF 24B "SkySlayer" was an experimental aircraft designed by the USAF to test combat feasability and advantages of a reversed swept wing. 10 prototypes were made and were fitted with Air to Air and Air to Ground missles, alongside a 20mm minigun for test purposes.

Development: Developed under USAF Order Number 2310 by Lockheed Martin in 1999 through 2001. Each aircrafy cost around 50 million dollars each as they were fitted with extremely advanced systems.

Controls: Standard plane controls.

Note: All missles have Impact Cameras on.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 25.6ft (7.8m)
  • Length 44.3ft (13.5m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 9,924lbs (4,501kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,784lbs (9,881kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.547
  • Wing Loading 145.2lbs/ft2 (709.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 150.0ft2 (13.9m2)
  • Drag Points 2265

Parts

  • Number of Parts 47
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 364