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XF78F “Swiftcat”

12.6k Sonderkraftfahrzeug  5.8 years ago

1944: Another prototype is tested along with the F8F to test turboprops and low speed swept wings. 10 are made to fight in the pacific 2 others are made and given to France and England for testing, the US almost emediately abandoned it after the war due to the better performance of the brand new A-1 Skyraider. make sure to use yaw to correct plane during takeoff due to weight imbalance.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 35.7ft (10.9m)
  • Length 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 10,698lbs (4,852kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,629lbs (5,275kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.966
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.171
  • Wing Loading 52.4lbs/ft2 (255.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 222.0ft2 (20.6m2)
  • Drag Points 6252

Parts

  • Number of Parts 144
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 633
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    @TUA54 no, I figured the performance was too bad for the challenge, I will be uploading a different variation to the challenge

    5.8 years ago
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    2,740 TUA54

    is this for the challenge

    5.8 years ago