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Von Braun Interceptor II

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An experimental rocket aircraft design by Von Braun as simple interceptor powered by a powerful rocket, this second versio was extremely mobile being able to carried by a truck then placed into takeoff position it would be launched, though it was denied it did influence Eric Bachem who would create the Bachem BP-20 Natter

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 79.1ft (24.1m)
  • Length 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Height 42.0ft (12.8m)
  • Empty Weight 9,848lbs (4,466kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,141lbs (9,589kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.594
  • Wing Loading 28.7lbs/ft2 (140.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 735.8ft2 (68.4m2)
  • Drag Points 32115

Parts

  • Number of Parts 168
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 677