This aircraft is the first project manufactured by folks from the African Space Research Program. It’s called African Skyhawk and, according to those who made it, it is the first African made aircraft. The shuttle is designed to hold two pilots inside.
The specs are as follows:
Estimated Max Weight: 620 kg (1.367 pounds)
Estimated Takeoff weight: 1000 kg (2.204 pounds)
Estimated Cruise Speed: 320 km/h+ (200 mph+)
Maximum Cruise Distance: 3100 km (1.9 miles)
Maximum Cruise Altitude: 25000 ft+ (7.6 km+)
Purpose: Astronomical Research
Fuel Type: 100LL Jet fuel Safety
Features: Manual Eject system, and sea landing
Wing Specifics: Span (31 ft or 9 m), Cord (3.5 ft or 1 m)
Estimated Takeoff speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
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The Wright brothers were not shooting for 25,000 feet in altitude either.