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Fairey Barracuda Mk.V

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HISTORY

The Barracudas were built in intent to replace the Fairey Albacore. The Mk.V is an upgrade consisting of a new Griffon engine, and an increased payload.

OPERATION

This one is mounted with a 1900lbs GP bomb, for the torpedo variant, see here

AG 4 - Bail out
AG 5 - Carrier operations
- AG 5 deactivate AG 8 - Fold wings
AG 7 - Rear Turret, deactivate AG8
AG 8 - Control

VARIANTS

Barracuda Mk.II

NOTES

My first published aircraft using mostly hinge rotator for control surfaces. It improved stability.

Good day.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 52.2ft (15.9m)
  • Length 40.8ft (12.5m)
  • Height 14.7ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 9,887lbs (4,484kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,609lbs (5,266kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.172
  • Wing Loading 18.4lbs/ft2 (89.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 632.2ft2 (58.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2598

Parts

  • Number of Parts 146
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 808