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The first plane to break the speed of sound. Flown by USAF Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager, Bell X-1 #46-062 (Glamorous Glennis) was drop launched from a modified B-29 on October 14, 1947. The plane reached a speed of Mach 1.06 that day. The number of B-29 engines was adjusted due to the small size of the propellers. Both fly, but the X-1, unfortunately, does not reach Mach 1.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 124.4ft (37.9m)
- Length 98.4ft (30.0m)
- Height 32.7ft (10.0m)
- Empty Weight 33,772lbs (15,319kg)
- Loaded Weight 46,652lbs (21,161kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.806
- Wing Loading 16.1lbs/ft2 (78.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,902.6ft2 (269.7m2)
- Drag Points 39291
Parts
- Number of Parts 599
- Control Surfaces 15
- Performance Cost 1,217
Last time I checked the B-29 had A: A rounded nose(and generally sleek shape) and 4 engines.