The Bell X-5 was the first aircraft capable of changing the sweep of its wings in flight. It was inspired by the untested wartime P.1101 design of the German Messerschmitt company. This model is not able to rotate the wings.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.3ft (10.7m)
- Length 47.4ft (14.4m)
- Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 8,686lbs (3,940kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,674lbs (5,295kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.887
- Wing Loading 36.8lbs/ft2 (179.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 317.5ft2 (29.5m2)
- Drag Points 2862
Parts
- Number of Parts 33
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 259
