Douglas X-21

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Douglas_WB-66D_Destroyer
gptkbp:category gptkb:X-planes_(United_States)
experimental aircraft of the United States
Douglas aircraft
gptkbp:crew 4
gptkbp:designation X-21A
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:emptyWeight 47,000 lb (21,319 kg)
gptkbp:firstFlight 18 April 1963
gptkbp:height 23 ft 7 in (7.19 m)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Douglas X-21
gptkbp:length 75 ft 2 in (22.91 m)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 460 mph (740 km/h)
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 83,000 lb (37,648 kg)
gptkbp:notableFeature laminar flow control wing
gptkbp:numberBuilt 2
gptkbp:powerplant 2 × Allison J71-A-13 turbojets
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:purpose test laminar flow control
gptkbp:range 2,000 mi (3,200 km)
gptkbp:role experimental research aircraft
gptkbp:serviceCeiling 40,000 ft (12,000 m)
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:testLocation gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:thrust 10,200 lbf (45.4 kN) each
gptkbp:wingspan 117 ft 5 in (35.81 m)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5