WK2 Data Sheet Brochure VG
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VMS EVE External Dimensions Height 25.9 ft 7.9 m Wing span 140.0 ft 42.7 m Length 77.7 ft 23.7 m Cabin Dimensions 140.0 ft / 42.7 m Height (max) 25.9 ft 7.9 m Width (max) 140.0 ft 42.7 m Length 17.6 ft 5.4 m Elliptical cabin hatch 33 in x 26 in 84 cm x 66 cm Power Plant 23.7 m / 77.7 ft Type Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A Number 4 Installed thrust 27,616 lbf 123 kN Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Performance Max cruise speed Mach 0.65 Service ceiling > 55,000 ft > 16,700 m 7.9 m / 25.9 ft MTOW 70,200 lbm 31,840 kg Range (no payload) 2,600 nm 4,815 km Endurance (no payload) 11 hours Takeoff distance (no payload) 2,700 ft 823 m Balanced eld length at ISO, MTOW < 8,000 ft < 2,440 m Max payload mass 30,000 lbm 13,600 kg Max fuel load 21,400 lbm 9,700 kg Unique Capabilities Avionics & Controls As the largest all carbon-composite construction aircraft in service, WhiteKnightTwo features the structural Glass cockpit 3 multifuntion displays, strength, exceptional climb performance, handling, 2 inertial navigation/GPS and heavy lift to high altitude capability that allows systems plus 1 additional GPS, unprecedented operational flexibility for a multitude 3 communication navigation of applications. radios & 2 air data computers Flight control system Manual, reversible WhiteKnightTwo features a unique twin fuselage Flight test engineer 1 (optional, congurable) ‘catamaran’ design with an unswept single piece wing. Pilots 2 This catamaran airframe conguration allows for flexible Simulator Fixed based ight simulator payload placement and conguration. Available payload congurations With fuselages positioned 45 ft / 13.7 m apart by its inverted gull wing, WhiteKnightTwo’s expansive payload Centre pylon mounting - static, captive carry envelope offers unobstructed ground access and clearance Centre pylon mounting - for release in ight - an open architecture approach that maximizes utility Right pressurized cabin and flexibility for different missions. Centre pylon provides conditioned air, pressurisation, and electrical Four fuel efcient, FADEC controlled Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A turbofans with established service and maintenance programs. General all-round high performance aircraft - high rate of climb, high rate of descent, and tunable lift/drag ratio via two independent sets of high drag speedbrakes. *pilot location 12.3 ft. /3.75 m Performance allows for a unique ‘self-chase’ ability for winged payloads released from altitude. 45 ft / 13.7 m *illustrative only.