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Vickers Armstrong Type 559

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The type 559 was a proposal for the F155T specification for a Mach 2 interceptor, the type 559 used 2 rockets for in-flight boost, it's jets were placed simialr to the English Electric, though no examples were built (actiavtor 1 for rockets and activator 2 for jet engines)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 82.3ft (25.1m)
  • Length 108.5ft (33.1m)
  • Height 25.1ft (7.6m)
  • Empty Weight 34,696lbs (15,738kg)
  • Loaded Weight 48,267lbs (21,893kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.862
  • Wing Loading 20.3lbs/ft2 (98.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,382.8ft2 (221.4m2)
  • Drag Points 12628

Parts

  • Number of Parts 121
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 730