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Curtiss P-63 Badger

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Entering production in late 1944, the P-63 Badger was meant to combine the firepower of the P-47 Thunderbolt with the speed and maneuverability of the P-51 Mustang. Though it was originally designed as an attack fighter/fighter bomber, the late-stage prototype got a redesign in October of 1944 , and turned out to be an excellent air-to-air fighter, despite its size. with a top speed of roughly 475 MPH, the P-63 Badger has twin wing pods that house ammo for the 35mm cannons mounted on the wings. Along with the cannons comes two .50 Caliber gear-synchronized machine guns in the front, rocket tubes, and bombs, The badger is sure to dominate any foe that is unlucky enough to stumble across it, whether in the air or on the ground. AG1 for cockpit AG2 for Lights AG3 for Landing Hook AG4 to drop both bombs AG5 to jettison rocket tubes

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.4ft (11.1m)
  • Length 31.6ft (9.6m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 8,776lbs (3,980kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,725lbs (4,864kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.77
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 4.661
  • Wing Loading 46.2lbs/ft2 (225.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 232.3ft2 (21.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2733

Parts

  • Number of Parts 121
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 597