An X-Racer is the codename for the planes that the pilots of the Rocket Racing League (RRL) will be flying. They are currently in the prototype testing phase before the RRL gets underway.

The X-Racers are single-pilot planes that will carry a 1,500 pound thrust rocket engine burning liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene. Each x-racer will be about 1,000 lbs empty and be able to fly at speeds of more than 320 mph! Sweet!

One of the biggest problems that anyone could see is the duration at which these planes can fly as well as how long these planes need to take to be refueled. Initial testing has shown that they can fly for 4 minutes of “boosting” where the engine will be powered and then up to 10 minutes of gliding. The planes will then need to be refueled which will take 5 to 10 minutes.

It sounds like the x-racer planes will be able to keep the excitement going.