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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.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 01/11/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.

National flag graphic Official image from Scaled Composites marketing material.
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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
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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



Service Year
2017

Origin
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United States

Status
IN-DEVELOPMENT
Program in Progress.
Crew


Production
0
UNITS


Scaled Composites (Northrop Grumman) - USA
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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
✓ X-Plane (Developmental, Prototype, Technology Demonstrator)
Aircraft developed for the role of prototyping, technology demonstration, or research / data collection.


Length
38.0 ft
(11.58 m)
Width/Span
38.0 ft
(11.58 m)
Empty Wgt
4,001 lb
(1,815 kg)
MTOW
8,003 lb
(3,630 kg)
Wgt Diff
+4,001 lb
(+1,815 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Scaled Composites Model 401 production variant)
Installed: 1 x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-15D-5D turbofan engine developing 3,045 lb of thrust.
Max Speed
460 mph
(740 kph | 400 kts)
Ceiling
30,003 ft
(9,145 m | 6 mi)


♦ MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
♦
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Scaled Composites Model 401 production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)
None.


Supported Types




(Not all ordnance types may be represented in the showcase above)
Model 401 - Base Series Designation; two aircraft being completed.


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