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Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST

2,018 Ruskiwaffle1991  2 months ago

(NOTE: I made this for the All Things Lockheed challenge, but for some reason it doesn't show up because I accidentally uploaded this plane)
First upload in 10 months, maybe I'll release the rest someday.

Description
The Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST (Quiet Supersonic Technology) is an American experimental aircraft made to test the feasibility of designs that produce quieter sonic booms. Its fuselage and wings were specifically designed to minimize the effects of shockwaves produced in transonic and supersonic flight. The design of the forward fuselage meant that forward visibility is impossible without use of cameras. First flight is estimated to take place within 2024 or the first half of 2025.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Length 88.9ft (27.1m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 16,682lbs (7,567kg)
  • Loaded Weight 28,327lbs (12,848kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.142
  • Wing Loading 40.8lbs/ft2 (199.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 694.3ft2 (64.5m2)
  • Drag Points 4116

Parts

  • Number of Parts 81
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 423