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B.J.
Space Cadet
Member # 858

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See http://www.boeing.com for the news release and pictures. I was there, very cool.

Boeing's page doesn't mention this, but at Popular Science, they say that it's named for the Klingon ship. [Big Grin]

B.J.

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Cartman
just made by the Presbyterian Church
Member # 256

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Neat! Now, if they would develop Project Yehudi further...

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AndrewR
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Member # 44

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Looks like an Eaves' design! [Smile]

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Mucus
Senior Member
Member # 24

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quote:
approximately 23 feet and a length of 47 feet

Heh, this could lead to interesting arguments,
Exactly how long did you guys say the Defiant was?

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B.J.
Space Cadet
Member # 858

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I don't know what site you got that from, but the wingspan is 22'8", and the length is 46'8". I have the info card right in front of me. A length of 23' would barely be enough for a decent cockpit, let alone any provisions for an engine.

I know the news services say it's named for the Klingon ship because of a vague resemblance, but it has another connection: they both have some form of stealth.

B.J.

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AndrewR
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Member # 44

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Sort of looks like the X-303 from Stargate-SG1 [Smile]

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Nim
The Aardvark asked for a dagger
Member # 205

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I don't get it. If it doesn't need a tail fin then why do regular planes need one?

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Cartman
just made by the Presbyterian Church
Member # 256

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To maintain lateral stability, which translates into greater passenger comfort. They aren't needed per se, though. In fact, there are many ways to design an aerodynamically sound aircraft -- the BoP, for instance, has been given a large positive/negative wing dihedral (its airfoils effectually double as fins).

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