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Dewoitine D.520 MKII

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Updated entry for DuesAlgor's WWII fighter's competition. 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.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 34.9ft (10.6m)
  • Length 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Height 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight 6,421lbs (2,912kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,421lbs (2,912kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.155
  • Wing Loading 10.6lbs/ft2 (51.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 605.4ft2 (56.2m2)
  • Drag Points 6965

Parts

  • Number of Parts 186
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 656