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XW-7 Freya

1,971 Ruskiwaffle1991  7 months ago

I put way too much effort on the looks of this one.

Description
The XW-7 Freya is an experimental aircraft designed to test the concepts of a forward swept wing, believing it to improve maneuverability and having more favorable low speed characteristics. The PR team of Wright Aerospace went overboard with the design, giving it a rather menacing look. A sophisticated fly by wire system from the Percival company allows the Freya to regain control after performing extreme maneuvers. From 1997 to 2004 it went across the archipelago showing off its capabilities until it got put in a museum.

Images

The XW-7 does a high AoA maneuver over Wright Airport.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
  • Length 41.7ft (12.7m)
  • Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 14,595lbs (6,620kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,157lbs (9,597kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.071
  • Wing Loading 83.6lbs/ft2 (408.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 253.2ft2 (23.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3661

Parts

  • Number of Parts 72
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 493