Specifications Designation Wingspan Length Height MTOW standard MTOW special Powerplant Fuel capacity Cruise performance @ 3,000 ft Cruise speed XM-9 'Screech Owl' 20' 30' 9.6" 9' 2.4" 11,850 lbs (from ground to top of prop)
12,510 lbs
2 x T700-T6A1 3,200 lbs
317 mph TAS 304 mph IAS 475 mph TAS 456 mph IAS 3.9 hours 1236.3 miles 30 mph TAS 535 mph TAS 500 mph IAS 1.2 hours 642 miles
275 264 412 396
Max speed
Endurance Range Min speed Unloaded dash speed
26 465 434
Dash speed endurance on 1/2 full fuel tank Dash speed range on 1/2 full fuel tank
Configuration notes Single Seat Required contest configuration "Just add fuel" Dual Seat Required contest configuration "Just add fuel"
to top of prop) XM9-ESTOL_COIN_SS 660lbs of external stores on four pylons. 3,200lbs of internal fuel XM9-ESTOL_COIN_DS 220lbs of external stores on one center pylon. 3,200lbs of internal fuel
kTAS kIAS kTAS kIAS
Technology Notes Aerodynamic Controls:
The Screech Owl makes prodigious use of powered-lift, th It is powered by two General Electric T700-T6A1 turbosha The two massive props produce an astonishing 13,000lbs
Below are some of the ways to exploit the aerodynamic c kTAS kTAS kIAS Elevator: Speedbrakes: Flaps/Slats:
Deployed together, they provide essential low Due to the naturally-forward CG, deploying fla Modulate the throttle to get the nose to a high Almost fully blown, the elevator is suprisingly
Applying the speedbrakes in flight not only slo induced by deploying the flaps/slats, and actu Use the speedbrakes along with flaps/slats on
along with extreme-high AoA slow flight
SyHMVS:
The Screech Owl uses a cutting edge Syntetic Helmet Mou to allow the pilot to visualize his aircraft from behind.
The SyHMVS is fed by sensors and cameras mounted in s as well as state of the art real-time terrain-mapping softw
The onboard software compiles all of this information into and allows the pilot to safely fly much slower, at a much all while guiding the aircraft over any obstacle, into any la
This viewpoint is essential on short-field landing approach while still keeping the runway and any obstacles in sight.
In ground school and computer-simulation training, the S
Short Field Operations with 50 Takeoff notes - all configurations
Set fuel to max capacity Set payload to zero Deploy flaps to full Deploy speedbrakes to 40%-50% Open throttle to full Pull back full elevator Upon liftoff, lower nose just to avoid stall until the obstacle is cleared, then clean up aircraft for cruise
If you're simply doing pattern work, leave the speedbrakes and flaps deployed at all times to keep airspeed down
Single Seat - Clean Required contest configuration "Just add fuel"
Single Seat - Heavy Bonus all-purpose configuration Can be reconfigured to represent SS, DS or any other desired loadout by adjusting stores, fuel and payload XM9-ESTOL_COIN_SSH
test configuration
_COIN_DS
XM9-ESTOL_COIN_SSC
ernal stores
Zero external stores, Maximum 1,320lbs of external stores clean configuration, retains pylons on five pylons - reconfigurable for other loads 3,200lbs of internal fuel 3,200lbs of internal fuel
ternal fuel
In "heavy" config, 2,540lbs of fuel is recomme in order to stay below the 11,850lb standard M However, the full 3,200lbs of fuel can still be c since the XM9 is designed with generous struc margins to accommodate additional load.
se of powered-lift, thanks chiefly to it's large twin contra-rotating high speed props. T700-T6A1 turboshaft engines, generating a combined 4,290HP. stonishing 13,000lbs of static thrust!
it the aerodynamic controls
provide essential low speed lift ard CG, deploying flaps/slats will generate a noticable nose-down pitching moment get the nose to a high AoA
evator is suprisingly responsive even at extremely low speeds
s in flight not only slows your airspeed, it also counteracts the nose-down moment flaps/slats, and actually enhances the pitch-up capability in slow flight. ng with flaps/slats on takeoffs and landings to achieve absolute minimum speeds,
AoA slow flight
Syntetic Helmet Mounted Visualization System, or SyHMVS (read: "Sim Viz"), raft from behind.
ameras mounted in strategic places all over the airframe, errain-mapping software, high-speed cameras and GPS.
this information into a perfect synthetic picture of the aircraft and its surroundings, ch slower, at a much higher AoA with unprecedented precision, y obstacle, into any landing area.
ield landing approaches, as it allows the pilot to maintain an extremely nose-high AoA ny obstacles in sight.
ulation training, the SyHMVS viewpoint is assigned to the "A" key on any standard keyboard.
Operations with 50ft Obstacle - Takeoff/Landing Landing notes - all configurations
Engage SyHMVS display - orient viewpoint for best view of landing area (press "A" and use a Gear & Flaps - Full down Speedbrakes - 40%-50% on downwind leg (more as needed to maintain speed & attitude) Set wheelbrakes to FULL force BEFORE touchdown for shortest landing
Optimum Final approach speed: 40-50 KIAS full aft-elevator will probably be required, with short dips forward to maintain sp Modulate throttle to maintain nose-up Optimum approach angle: 30°-45° (approx) Maintain approach speed and angle by modulating throttle and attitude
While in SyHMVS mode, position the aircraft just above the obstacle to be cleared Upon clearing the obstacle, decrease throttle SLIGHTLY and then IMMEDIATELY increase throttle to 'drop' in shorter - open speedbrakes to full To decrease landing forces, lower the nose and increase throttle prior to touchdown, then immediately cut throttle after touchdown
Upon touchdown, reduce throttle to zero the props will automatically go to beta-pitch for reverse thrust below 1% throttle
epresent SS, DS out by adjusting
ternal stores urable for other loads.
bs of fuel is recommended e 11,850lb standard MTOW. bs of fuel can still be carried, d with generous structural additional load.
keyboard.
(press "A" and use arrow keys)
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be cleared
DIATELY increase
ust below 1% throttle
21st Century COIN/CAS Contest An X-Plane Design Contest Powerplant (note 1) Max power (lbf thrust or hp) Dry weight (lb) Number of gearboxes (note 2) Fixed pitch prop Constant speed prop Fan duct Thrust vectoring Powered rotor/lift fan Single powerplant total (lb) Number of powerplants Powerplant total (lb) SFC (turboshaft/prop) Dry SFC (lb/lbf*hr or lb/hp*hr) Sea level 50% power Sea level 100% power 30,000 ft 50% power 30,000 ft 100% power Consumption worksheet (turboshaft/prop) 3.5 hrs @ s.l. 50% power (lb) .5 hrs @ s.l. 100% power (lb) SFC (turbofan/turbojet) Dry SFC (lb/lbf*hr or lb/hp*hr) Sea level 50% power Sea level 100% power 30,000 ft 50% power 30,000 ft 100% power Consumption worksheet (turbofan/turbojet) 3.5 hrs @ s.l. 50% power (lb) .5 hrs @ s.l. 100% power (lb) Version 20090320 Created by Nixx8483A, modified by Mole
2,145 493 1 0 1 0 0 0 863 2 1,726
0.445 0.534 0.445 0.445 0.445
4,009 955
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
0 0
Fuel load (lb) Airframe Airframe reference (lb) Braced biplane Braced monoplane Skid landing gear Number of high lift devices (note 3) Retractable landing gear Tilt wing/engine/rotor or variable geometry Airframe Total Equipment & Payload Pilot in ejection seat Sensors & target designator IR countermeasures/radar warning External load OR observer & equipment External load Equipment & payload total Weights Empty weight (single seat) (note 4) Maximum take-off weight Key Enter value 1 for yes, 0 for no Calculated value Fixed value
3,200
4,017 0 0 0 2 1 0 5,825
330 55 55 440 220 1,100
7,770 11,850
Notes 1. Enter data for single powerplant 2. If not already included in dry weight. Please count one gearbox for each RPM change OR direction change OR fixed-wing long driveshaft. 3. Fowler flaps count at two (2) high lift devices 4. Includes pilot's ejection seat and equipment (110 lb) , pilot's sensors (55 lb), countermeasures (55 lb) , but not the pilot, observer, observer's ejection seat & equipment, fuel or weapons
Notes Cruise endurance @ 25% throttle > 3.6 hrs
(taken from ECAM screen at 3,000ft cruise with full fue
Empty weight for PM: (includes people)
7,990
,000ft cruise with full fuel)
21st Century COIN/CAS Contest An X-Plane Design Contest Powerplant (note 1) Max power (lbf thrust or hp) Dry weight (lb) Number of gearboxes (note 2) Fixed pitch prop Constant speed prop Fan duct Thrust vectoring Powered rotor/lift fan Single powerplant total (lb) Number of powerplants Powerplant total (lb) SFC (turboshaft/prop) Dry SFC (lb/lbf*hr or lb/hp*hr) Sea level 50% power Sea level 100% power 30,000 ft 50% power 30,000 ft 100% power Consumption worksheet (turboshaft/prop) 3.5 hrs @ s.l. 50% power (lb) .5 hrs @ s.l. 100% power (lb) SFC (turbofan/turbojet) Dry SFC (lb/lbf*hr or lb/hp*hr) Sea level 50% power Sea level 100% power 30,000 ft 50% power 30,000 ft 100% power Consumption worksheet (turbofan/turbojet) 3.5 hrs @ s.l. 50% power (lb) .5 hrs @ s.l. 100% power (lb) Version 20090320 Created by Nixx8483A, modified by Mole
2,145 493 1 0 1 0 0 0 863 2 1,726
0.445 0.534 0.445 0.445 0.445
4,009 955
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
0 0
Fuel load (lb) Airframe Airframe reference (lb) Braced biplane Braced monoplane Skid landing gear Number of high lift devices (note 3) Retractable landing gear Tilt wing/engine/rotor or variable geometry Airframe Total Equipment & Payload Pilot in ejection seat Sensors & target designator IR countermeasures/radar warning External load OR observer & equipment External load Equipment & payload total Weights Empty weight (single seat) (note 4) Maximum take-off weight Key Enter value 1 for yes, 0 for no Calculated value Fixed value
3,200
4,017 0 0 0 2 1 0 5,825
330 55 55 440 220 1,100
7,990 11,850
Notes 1. Enter data for single powerplant 2. If not already included in dry weight. Please count one gearbox for each RPM change OR direction change OR fixed-wing long driveshaft. 3. Fowler flaps count at two (2) high lift devices 4. Includes pilot's ejection seat and equipment (110 lb) , pilot's sensors (55 lb), countermeasures (55 lb) , but not the pilot, observer, observer's ejection seat & equipment, fuel or weapons
Notes Cruise endurance @ 25% throttle > 3.6 hrs
(taken from ECAM screen at 3,000ft cruise with full fue
Empty weight for PM: (includes people)
8,430
,000ft cruise with full fuel)
21st Century COIN/CAS Contest An X-Plane Design Contest Powerplant (note 1) Max power (lbf thrust or hp) Dry weight (lb) Number of gearboxes (note 2) Fixed pitch prop Constant speed prop Fan duct Thrust vectoring Powered rotor/lift fan Single powerplant total (lb) Number of powerplants Powerplant total (lb) SFC (turboshaft/prop) Dry SFC (lb/lbf*hr or lb/hp*hr) Sea level 50% power Sea level 100% power 30,000 ft 50% power 30,000 ft 100% power Consumption worksheet (turboshaft/prop) 3.5 hrs @ s.l. 50% power (lb) .5 hrs @ s.l. 100% power (lb) SFC (turbofan/turbojet) Dry SFC (lb/lbf*hr or lb/hp*hr) Sea level 50% power Sea level 100% power 30,000 ft 50% power 30,000 ft 100% power Consumption worksheet (turbofan/turbojet) 3.5 hrs @ s.l. 50% power (lb) .5 hrs @ s.l. 100% power (lb) Version 20090320 Created by Nixx8483A, modified by Mole
2,145 493 1 0 1 0 0 0 863 2 1,726
0.445 0.534 0.445 0.445 0.445
4,009 955
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
0 0
Fuel load (lb) Airframe Airframe reference (lb) Braced biplane Braced monoplane Skid landing gear Number of high lift devices (note 3) Retractable landing gear Tilt wing/engine/rotor or variable geometry Airframe Total Equipment & Payload Pilot in ejection seat Sensors & target designator IR countermeasures/radar warning External load OR observer & equipment External load Equipment & payload total Weights Empty weight (single seat) (note 4) Maximum take-off weight Key Enter value 1 for yes, 0 for no Calculated value Fixed value
3,200
4,017 0 0 0 2 1 0 5,825
330 55 55 440 220 1,100
7,770 11,850
Notes 1. Enter data for single powerplant 2. If not already included in dry weight. Please count one gearbox for each RPM change OR direction change OR fixed-wing long driveshaft. 3. Fowler flaps count at two (2) high lift devices 4. Includes pilot's ejection seat and equipment (110 lb) , pilot's sensors (55 lb), countermeasures (55 lb) , but not the pilot, observer, observer's ejection seat & equipment, fuel or weapons
Notes Cruise endurance @ 25% throttle > 3.6 hrs
(taken from ECAM screen at 3,000ft cruise with full fue
Hellfire pair AIM9 Gun pod Rocket pod Total weight
2 2 1 1 1320
Empty weight for PM: (includes people) Full-load MTOW:
7,990
12,510
,000ft cruise with full fuel)