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The Lockheed Martin X-44 MANTA (Multi-Axis No-Tail Aircraft) was a conceptual aircraft design by Lockheed Martin that has been studied by NASA and the U.S. Air Force. It was intended to test the feasibility of full yaw, pitch and roll control without tailplanes (horizontal or vertical). Attitude manipulation relies purely on 3D thrust vectoring. The aircraft design was derived from the F-22 Raptor and featured a stretched delta wing and no tail surfaces.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor F-22 Raptor
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 31.3ft (9.5m)
- Length 39.6ft (12.1m)
- Height 8.4ft (2.6m)
- Empty Weight 5,653lbs (2,564kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,238lbs (8,726kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.35
- Wing Loading 38.7lbs/ft2 (188.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 497.3ft2 (46.2m2)
- Drag Points 2897
Parts
- Number of Parts 160
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 590
