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Rocket Powered X-Wing Model

March 12th 2008 15:01
X-Wing model that actually flies

Yes, this is a real X-Wing powered by four solid-fuel rocket engines complete with radio-controlled moving wings. It blasted off in California and you can see the video of how it went at the end of this post.
XWing model from Star Wars which flies. Complete with R2 D2


The X-Wing model is huge. At 21 feet long and with a wingspan of over 19 feet it is, in fact, big enough to fly a kid in. However, knowing that it will be powered by solid-fuel rockets, they wouldn't put a kid, dog, monkey or Gizmodo editor inside, even if it uses three full parachutes to land.
Construction of the X Wing starship model from Balsa wood


After drawing the plans using CAD software, Andy's team and his friends at Polecat Aerospace (with the help of RMS Laser and Aerotech Consumer Aerospace) used laser cutting to make the pieces out of Baltic Birch wood. They also used solid aluminium for some parts, like the rods which are the pivot point for the wings.
Pictures of the X-Wing star ship flying model being constructed from Balsa Wood


Model X-Wing with R2D2 from Star Wars complete with team picture



See the X-Wing model take off below!

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