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Northrup P-61 Black Widow

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Auto Credit Based on Chingonito's Martin B-26 Marauder

The Northrop P-61 Black Widow, named for the American spider, was the first operational U.S. warplane designed as a night fighter, and the first aircraft designed to use radar. The P-61 had a crew of three: pilot, gunner, and radar operator.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Martin B-26 Marauder
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 49.7ft (15.2m)
  • Length 35.2ft (10.7m)
  • Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 10,206lbs (4,629kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,942lbs (6,324kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.286
  • Wing Loading 32.4lbs/ft2 (158.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 430.2ft2 (40.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4424

Parts

  • Number of Parts 76
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 378