After the war, surplus aircraft mostly found their way to scrap yards, but every so often, a lucky machine would find new life in air racing. The “Hun Dread” (get it?) was one such aircraft. Modified in Murica, its wings and horizontal stabs were clipped, and a more streamlined, razorback cockpit was applied. The fuel tanks were reduced in size and sub sequentially volume to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight. Other weight reductions to the empennage improved top speed and handling.
The cannon was kept because MURICA that’s why.
Based on @PlanesOfOld 1949 XVI Liberator
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4F8X7J/1949-XVI-Liberator
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 31.2ft (9.5m)
- Length 36.4ft (11.1m)
- Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 10,922lbs (4,954kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,378lbs (5,614kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.323
- Wing Loading 38.6lbs/ft2 (188.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 320.3ft2 (29.8m2)
- Drag Points 4040
Parts
- Number of Parts 75
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 383
That’s what I was going for. @PlanesOfOld
This is very cool, very much like the Reno air racers!
Based on 1949 XVI Liberator by
@PlanesOfOld
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4F8X7J/1949-XVI-Liberator