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Martin 262 C Convoy Fighter

7,051 Rawhide  one month ago

The Martin 262 C Convoy Fighter was a revolutionary aircraft developed during World War II by the Glenn L. Martin Company. Designed to provide protection for convoys against enemy aircraft and submarines, the Martin 262 C was a unique blend of fighter and bomber characteristics.

With its sleek and aerodynamic design, the Martin 262 C boasted impressive speed and maneuverability, allowing it to swiftly respond to threats and effectively engage enemy forces. Equipped with powerful engines, it could reach speeds that surpassed those of many contemporary fighter planes. The aircraft's design also emphasized durability and ruggedness, essential qualities for operations in harsh maritime environments.

It featured reinforced construction and robust landing gear, allowing it to endure the rough, vertical landings necessitated by its tail-sitter design.

Enjoy trying to land this thing vertically LOL, 8 to deactivate control nozzles, and 8 to activate a very weak gyroscope to assist with landing.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU ROTATE THE PLANE TO A VERTICAL POSITION FOR TAKE-OFF ON GROUND

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.0ft (9.8m)
  • Length 52.2ft (15.9m)
  • Height 16.6ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight 10,521lbs (4,772kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,366lbs (9,691kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.631
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.28
  • Wing Loading 52.4lbs/ft2 (255.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 407.7ft2 (37.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5784

Parts

  • Number of Parts 103
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 513