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Douglas X-3 Stiletto

9,364 DonneviC  8 months ago

Summary:

The X-3 Stiletto was an experimental aircraft developed by the United States in the 1950s. It was created to see if continuous supersonic flying was possible. The plane had a distinctive triangular shape that led to the moniker "Stiletto". The X-3 encountered several difficulties and failed to accomplish its intended objectives despite its revolutionary design. At high speeds, it had trouble controlling itself and maintaining stability, and its engines lacked enough power. In the end, the X-3 Stiletto provided an invaluable learning opportunity and prepared the path for additional developments in supersonic flight.

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Activation Groups:

A.G. 1 = Does Absolutely Nothing,
A.G. 2 = Deploy Parachute,
A.G. 3 = Open Hatch and Lower Seat.


  • IAS Speed is around 689 miles per hour.
  • Plane is a little bit underweight.

Things to consider:

  • Has Cockpit,
  • Cockpit is functional(hopefully),
  • Accurate build,
  • Low Part Count,
  • Has extendable seat,
  • Instability Accuracy,
  • Low quality cockpit,
  • A few cracks can be seen,
  • Plane likes to swerve a bit on the runway.

That’s all, Enjoy!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 21.3ft (6.5m)
  • Length 64.0ft (19.5m)
  • Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 18,345lbs (8,321kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.572
  • Wing Loading 72.1lbs/ft2 (352.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 254.3ft2 (23.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2857

Parts

  • Number of Parts 692
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 2,715
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    it mostly probably failed due to the flat edge wings and the needle (they cause drag instead of directing air away)

    6 months ago
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    Thanks! I’ve been looking for a great X-3 replica!

    +1 7 months ago
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    22.2k Graingy

    Looks like what you'd get if you asked a kindergartener to draw a fighter jet, just without the "pew-pew"s

    +3 8 months ago
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    the goofiest guy

    +1 8 months ago
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    11.5k Blueshift

    luv Aereo-design form the late 50'ites

    +1 8 months ago
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    1,720 florky

    holiiii shiiiiiiii
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    u need to make more x planes, auto tag me on every new post oki

    +1 8 months ago
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    This is awesome super detailed seems like the first one with a cockpit also it looks like it’s fr supported love this!

    +1 8 months ago
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    Love this!!!

    +1 8 months ago