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!{{Key|3}} | !{{Key|3}} | ||
|Enable Augmented Thrust Mode of the main engine | |Enable Augmented Thrust Mode of the main engine | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !{{Key|9}} | ||
| + | |Open/close canopy | ||
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!{{Key|G}} | !{{Key|G}} | ||
|Deploy/retract landing gear | |Deploy/retract landing gear | ||
|- | |- | ||
| + | !{{Key|K}} | ||
| + | |Open/close dorsal bay doors | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !{{Key|CTRL}} + {{Key|K}} | ||
| + | |Open/close ventral bay doors | ||
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Revision as of 20:58, 27 August 2008
The X-41 Black Dart is a futuristic military spaceplane. It is currently under development.
Features
- Nozzle extension deploys depending on thrust level (~chamber pressure) and ambient pressure, optimizing ISP.
Specifications (X-41A)
| Empty mass | 12,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Main propellant mass | 10,000 kg |
| RCS/OMS propellant mass | 6,000 kg |
| MTOW | 32,000 kg |
Keyboard layout
| 1 | Enable Low Thrust Mode of the main engine |
|---|---|
| 2 | Enable High Thrust Mode of the main engine |
| 3 | Enable Augmented Thrust Mode of the main engine |
| 9 | Open/close canopy |
| G | Deploy/retract landing gear |
| K | Open/close dorsal bay doors |
| CTRL + K | Open/close ventral bay doors |