The Orbital Sciences X-34 was intended to be a low-cost testbed for demonstrating "key technologies" which could be integratad into the Reusable Launch Vehicle program. It was intended to be an autonomous pilotless craft powered by a 'Fastrac' liquid-propellant rocket engine, capable of reaching Mach 8, and performing 25 test flights per year
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
- Length 39.6ft (12.1m)
- Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 11,003lbs (4,990kg)
- Loaded Weight 17,670lbs (8,014kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.907
- Wing Loading 71.8lbs/ft2 (350.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 246.1ft2 (22.9m2)
- Drag Points 2412
Parts
- Number of Parts 96
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 419
