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Douglas X-3 Stiletto

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Designed to investigate the best design for supersonic speed, the X-3 was designed to fly at approx. 2000 mph. Due to its underpowered engine however, it only achieved speeds of a little over Mach 1

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Length 32.8ft (10.0m)
  • Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
  • Empty Weight 8,272lbs (3,752kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,047lbs (4,104kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.974
  • Wing Loading 75.9lbs/ft2 (370.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 119.2ft2 (11.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1924

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 222