Scaled Composites Model 401

Single-Seat, Single-Engine Experimental Research Aircraft [ 2017 ]

Scaled Composites of Northrop Grumman is building two flyable aircraft for the Model 401 series.

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Scale Composites, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, is working on a new experimental flying platform designated as the "Model 401". At least two are known to have been produced to date (2017). The aircraft are intended for active in-flight data-collecting / research for an unnamed customer. A first-flight of one of the examples was recorded on October 11th, 2017 over Mojave.

The Model 401 design is driven by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-15D-5D turbofan engine developing 3,045 lb of thrust and the powerplant is buried within the aft section of the fuselage. The fuselage itself has an overall length of 38 feet with a wingspan of 38 feet. The product's listed service ceiling reaches 30,000 feet and empty weight is 4,000lb against a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 8,000lb.©MilitaryFactory.com

The aircraft sees the sole pilot seated at front, aft of a short nosecone, under a lightly-framed canopy. The fuselage incorporates a dorsal-mounted intake, this just aft of the canopy. The tail unit consists of a "V-style" plane arrangement, the planes doubling rudders and stabilizers. The wing mainplanes are seated at midships and have uninterrupted leading edges with a saw-tooth-style trailing edge. The mainplanes are clipped at their tips. The aircraft accomplishes ground running through a conventional, retractable tricycle undercarriage.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Scaled Composites (Northrop Grumman) - USA
Manufacturer(s)

United States
Operators

2017
Service Year

United States
National Origin

In-Development
Project Status

Crew

0
Units

X-PLANE
Aircraft developed for the role of prototyping, technology demonstration, or research / data collection.

38.0 ft
(11.58 meters)
Length

38.0 ft
(11.58 meters)
Width/Span

4,001 lb
(1,815 kilograms)
Empty Weight

8,003 lb
(3,630 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight

+4,001 lb
(+1,815 kg)
Weight Difference

1 x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-15D-5D turbofan engine developing 3,045 lb of thrust.
Propulsion

460 mph
(740 kph | 400 knots)
Max Speed

30,003 ft
(9,145 m | 6 miles)
Ceiling

MACH Regime (Sonic)

Sub

Trans

Super

Hyper

HiHyper

ReEntry

♦

None.

Model 401 - Base Series Designation; two aircraft being completed.

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