The American Lockheed XFV (sometimes referred to as the Salmon)was an experimental tailsitter prototype aircraft built by Lockheed in the early 1950s to demonstrate the operation of a vertical takeoff and landing fighter for protecting convoys.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.0ft (10.7m)
- Length 13.4ft (4.1m)
- Height 39.8ft (12.1m)
- Empty Weight 7,130lbs (3,234kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,538lbs (5,687kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.159
- Wing Loading 31.7lbs/ft2 (154.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 395.1ft2 (36.7m2)
- Drag Points 21254
Parts
- Number of Parts 89
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 383
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