The Dewoitine D.520 was a French fighter aircraft that entered service in early 1940, shortly after the beginning of World War II. Unlike the Morane-Saulnier M.S.406, which was at that time the most numerous fighter in the French Air Force, the Dewoitine D.520 came close to being a match for the latest German types, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109. It was slower than the Bf 109E but superior in manoeuvrability.[1] Because of a delayed production cycle, only a small number were available for combat against the Luftwaffe.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 39.8ft (12.1m)
- Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
- Height 13.0ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 3,581lbs (1,624kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,990lbs (2,717kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.834
- Wing Loading 18.3lbs/ft2 (89.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 327.5ft2 (30.4m2)
- Drag Points 5081
Parts
- Number of Parts 154
- Control Surfaces 11
- Performance Cost 586
