W-6 Manx

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W-6 Manx Class

The W-6 is a limited-VTOL-capable aerospace vehicle, in so far as it has conventional flight surfaces but is also capable of ascending beyond the atmosphere, maneuvering in orbit and re-entering under its own power.

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W-6 Manx — Aerospace vehicle specifications
General
Manufacturer Trimbal-Kneers Aerospace Type / role Aerospace vehicle
Price / MSRP 3,989,373 CR Availability Not specified
Restrictions Not specified IVR series Not specified
Dimensions and weights
Length 44.9 m Width Not specified
Height 9.4 m (with gear) Empty / curb weight 50,000 kg (BOW)
Fuel capacity 12,000 kg (Iagreous) Payload 43,009 kg
Maximum gross / takeoff weight 105,009 kg (gross)
Capacity and equipment
Seats Not specified Passenger capacity 6 in Bay 0 instead of cargo
Cargo bays 3 Cargo capacity Not specified
Internal stowage 7 MT (Bay 0), or 6 passengers Avionics bays 4
Weapon mounts 1 Engine count 2
Performance
Engine / propulsion Not specified Maximum speed 94 m/s IAS at MSL
Normal range Indefinite (capable of reaching orbit) Endurance Not specified
Flight
Wingspan 50.1 m Effective wing area 588 m2
Cruising speed 539 m/s at 15 km Service ceiling Indefinite (capable of reaching escape velocity)
Engine critical altitude Not specified Bypass ratio Not specified
Thrust 1,029,817 N Maximum acceleration About 1 G fully loaded and fueled; depends on weight
VTOL capability Limited Rain Protection Type Bleed air system
Flight controls and landing gear
Flight Spoilers Not specified Ground Lift Dump (GLD) Not specified
Retractable Landing Gear Not specified Landing Gear Type Not specified
Leading Edge Flaps Not specified Trailing Edge Flaps Not specified
Space operations
Orbital capability Capable of reaching orbit and escape velocity Interstellar capability Not specified
Docking / interfaces Not specified


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