A developed version of the original V-173 prototype, the XF5U was a larger aircraft. Of all-metal construction, it was almost five times heavier, with two 1,600HorsePower (1,193 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Radial engines. The configuration was designed to create a low aspect ratio aircraft with low takeoff and landing speeds but high top speed.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
- Length 20.2ft (6.2m)
- Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
- Empty Weight 7,815lbs (3,545kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,602lbs (5,716kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.426
- Wing Loading 11.8lbs/ft2 (57.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,066.6ft2 (99.1m2)
- Drag Points 6427
Parts
- Number of Parts 127
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 457
