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The XVAC-866, being named the Flying Fish, was the most capable and reliable aircraft of its time. It was easy to fly, with simple pitch, roll, and yaw controls. It had a parachute system with a rotating nozzle to keep the aircraft upright. It was also an amphibious aircraft, meaning it could takeoff and land anywhere. The VDB thought this would be too underpowered due to its short wingspan, but adding a bit of weight to the front made it fly perfectly. It was very manouverable and was soon made into a spy and a dogfighter version. The XVAC-866 was underestimated by most people, but it soon became a jet age sucess.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 12.9ft (3.9m)
- Length 25.1ft (7.6m)
- Height 6.7ft (2.1m)
- Empty Weight 7,103lbs (3,222kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,905lbs (3,586kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.705
- Wing Loading 78.3lbs/ft2 (382.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 100.9ft2 (9.4m2)
- Drag Points 1645
Parts
- Number of Parts 33
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 291
