The M-X 202 but with a propellor! The new 'TurboProp' compound!
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 55.2ft (16.8m)
- Length 51.6ft (15.7m)
- Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
- Empty Weight 13,900lbs (6,304kg)
- Loaded Weight 38,933lbs (17,659kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.731
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.102
- Wing Loading 85.3lbs/ft2 (416.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 456.5ft2 (42.4m2)
- Drag Points 5332
Parts
- Number of Parts 51
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 584
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[Backstory] Skyline Aeronautics began construction of the M-X 203 on August 27, 1967. The USAF placed an order for a carrier based reconnaissance aircraft that doubled as a float plane. Skyline Aeronautics introduced a very strange air inlet design, placing them on top of the aircraft fuselage. The M-X 203 also featured a turboprop engine. Both of the engines power inputs could be controlled via two separate throttles in the cockpit. The jet engines were designed to get the aircraft off the ground quickly and up to altitude while the prop engines were used to conserve fuel once in flight. The plane was completely buoyant and could float on water. The M-X 203 could also take off from the water since the air inlets were placed at the top of the fuselage. Only 3,100 M-X 203 aircraft were produced and they were withdrawn from service on February 17, 1981.