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HTV 3X

1,912 HeatedWafflez  7.5 years ago

Concept designed by Lockheed Martin that would eventually evolve into the SR-72, Unstable at high speeds, but wobble free.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
  • Length 40.3ft (12.3m)
  • Height 8.4ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 6,610lbs (2,998kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,728lbs (5,773kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.296
  • Wing Loading 15.6lbs/ft2 (75.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 818.3ft2 (76.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2272

Parts

  • Number of Parts 68
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 461
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    @Stingray Thanks, I'm just a very basic builder although so I do have issues building and I would admit I get frustrated often.

    7.5 years ago
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    50.3k Stingray

    Other Aero Engineers may view an SR-72 a bit differently; this build uses both forward and rear pitch control. I like it.

    7.5 years ago