Here's a modified B-23 with six powerful turboprops that's used to launch experimental aircraft. Included as a launch craft is the X-88. The theory is to bring both aircraft up to 35,000 feet, then launch the X-88 and ignite its engine, taking it up to 80,000 feet and then coasting back down to earth.
AG 1 to detach launch craft.
AG 2 to ignite jet engine on X-88.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 155.8ft (47.5m)
- Length 41.7ft (12.7m)
- Height 13.6ft (4.1m)
- Empty Weight 36,993lbs (16,780kg)
- Loaded Weight 65,832lbs (29,861kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.024
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.236
- Wing Loading 18.2lbs/ft2 (88.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 3,616.1ft2 (335.9m2)
- Drag Points 8814
Parts
- Number of Parts 148
- Control Surfaces 17
- Performance Cost 920
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