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X-1 "Yeager"

1,871 PuffMatter  3.3 years ago

In memory of my true personal hero, GEN "Chuck" Yeager. An aviation hero, pilot and cowboy. Here is my best attempt at the X-1 in which he became the first person to exceed the Speed of Sound.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Length 25.1ft (7.7m)
  • Height 9.5ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 4,978lbs (2,258kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,651lbs (4,831kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.316
  • Wing Loading 80.2lbs/ft2 (391.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 132.9ft2 (12.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1715

Parts

  • Number of Parts 32
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 212