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Ryan XF2R Dark Shark

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The Ryan XF2R Dark Shark was an American experimental aircraft built for the United States Navy that combined turboprop and turbojet propulsion. It was based on Ryan Aeronautical's earlier FR Fireball, but replaced the Fireball's piston engine with a turboprop engine.

Controls:
Normal controls
Ag1: wheel steering
Ag2: arresting hook
Ag3: folding wings
VTOL: flaps


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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 39.8ft (12.1m)
  • Length 36.0ft (11.0m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 13,594lbs (6,166kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,262lbs (7,376kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.098
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.108
  • Wing Loading 37.9lbs/ft2 (185.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 428.9ft2 (39.8m2)
  • Drag Points 1330

Parts

  • Number of Parts 448
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,735